Agenda item
Application for a New Premises Licence for (S-A-N-D Grocery Ltd), 98a Coborn Road, Bow, London E3 2DG
Minutes:
At the request of the Chair, Ms Corinne Holland, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for S-A-N-D Grocery Ltd, 98a Coborn Road, London E3 2DG. It was noted that objections had been received from local residents.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Darryl White-McDowell, on behalf of the Applicant, explained that they had been trading at the premises since November 2019 and had been a success since they opened. They now have plans to extend the shop and offer more products. He added that they were seeking to obtain a licence for sale of alcohol as the latest addition to the store.
Mr White-McDowell explained that they wish to support the local community by offering a variety of products all in one store. He explained that they currently operate strict procedures to control the sale of tobacco. He maintained that customer safety was paramount. Management and staff were fully trained and understand the need for responsible sale of alcohol. The Premises would adhere to conditions imposed if a licence was granted.
It was noted that the objectors were not present at the meeting and therefore members noted and considered the written objections.
In response to questions, the following was noted:
- The Applicant was willing to reduce the hours for sale of alcohol in the mornings to promote the protection of children from harm licensing objective. It would agree to a condition that alcohol would not be sold before 9am Monday to Friday.
- The Premises has a roller shutter to cover alcoholic drinks from public view during unlicensed hours.
- There would not be an extensive range of drinks, unlike supermarkets, as it was a small premises. The Premises would sell a small of range of beer, wine and spirits.
- The Applicant was willing to accept a condition to restrict the sale of single cans of high strength beer and cider.
Mr White-McDowell made brief closing remarks.
The Chair advised the attendees that a decision would be made by the Sub-Committee following the meeting and a decision notice, including the reasons for the decision, would be sent to all parties within five working days.
The Licensing Objectives
In considering the application, Members were required to consider the same in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 (as amended), the Licensing Objectives, the Home Office Guidance and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy and in particular to have regard to the promotion of the four licencing objectives:
- The Prevention of Crime and Disorder;
- Public Safety;
- The Prevention of Public Nuisance; and
- The Protection of Children from Harm.
Consideration
Each application must be considered on its own merits. The Chair confirmed that the Sub-Committee had carefully considered all of the evidence before them and the oral representations made by the Applicant at the meeting. In the absence of the objectors, Members noted and considered the written representations contained in the agenda.
Members welcomed the efforts made by the Applicant in offering some robust conditions and also accepting and agreeing to the conditions proposed by the Responsible Authorities and the Sub-Committee. These conditions gave Members assurance that the licensing objectives would be promoted.
Members were satisfied that the reduction in hours in the early morning would also help alleviate concerns arising from the local resident objectors and reduce the risk of disturbances and harm to children.
Therefore, Members made a decision and the decision was unanimous. Members granted the application with conditions.
Accordingly, the Sub Committee unanimously
RESOLVED
That the application for a New Premises Licence for S-A-N-D Grocery Ltd, 98a Coborn Road, Bow, London E3 2DG be GRANTED with conditions.
Sale of Alcohol (off sales only)
Monday to Friday from 09:00 hours – 22:00 hours
Saturday from 09:00 hours – 20:00 hours
Sunday from 09:00 hours – 16:00 hours
Hours premise is open
to the public:
Monday to Friday from 07:00 hours – 22:00 hours
Saturday from 09:00 hours – 20:00 hours
Sunday from 09:00 hours – 16:00 hours
Conditions
1.1 The premises shall install and maintain a comprehensive CCTV system as per the minimum requirements of the Tower Hamlets Police Licensing Team. All entry and exit points will be covered enabling frontal identification of every person entering in any light condition. The CCTV system shall continually record whilst the premises is open for licensable activities and during all times when customers remain on the premises. All recordings shall be stored for a minimum period of 31 days with date and time stamping. Viewing of recordings shall be made available immediately upon the request of Police or authorised officer throughout the entire 31 day period.
1.2 A staff member from the premises who is conversant with the operation of the CCTV system shall be on the premises at all times when the premises are open. This staff member must be able to provide a Police or authorised council officer copies of recent CCTV images or data with the absolute minimum of delay when requested.
1.3 An incident log shall be kept at the premises, and be available on request to the Police or an authorised officer. It must be completed within 24 hours of any incident and will record the following:
a) all crimes reported to the venue;
b) all ejections of patrons;
c) any complaints received concerning crime and disorder
d) any incidents of disorder;
e) all seizures of drugs or offensive weapons;
f) any faults in the CCTV system, searching equipment or scanning equipment;
g) any refusal of the sale of alcohol;
h) any visit by a relevant authority or emergency service.
1.4 A challenge 25 proof of age scheme shall be operated at the premises where the only acceptable forms of identification are recognised photographic identification cards, such as a driving licence, passport or proof of age card with the PASS Hologram.
1.5 This premises shall not sell single cans or bottles of beer, larger or cider that exceed the strength of 6.5 abv unless sold as part of a multipack.
1.6 All staff whose responsibilities include the retail sale of alcohol shall receive training about the prevention of underage sales on induction and then every six months thereafter. This training shall be recorded and the records to be available on request to the Police or any authorised officer. The training to include:
a) the operation of the challenge 25 scheme;
b) types of acceptable ID;
c) the method of recording challenges;
d) the likely consequences of making an underage sale;
e) refusing sales to persons who appear to be drunk;
f) proxy sales.
1.7 All customers causing or likely to cause a public nuisance will be advised by staff to leave the area and to desist from the nuisance. If the public nuisance persists, then staff shall contact the appropriate authorities.
1.8 Notices shall be prominently displayed at all exits requesting patrons to respect the needs of local residents and businesses and leave the area quietly.
1.9 Staff shall ensure that the front of the premises is free of rubbish whilst the premises is open and at the end of the trading day.
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