Agenda item
Application for a New Premise Licence for Lime Grill, 332 Burdett Road, London, E14 7DL
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 Lime Grill, 332 Burdett Road, London E14 7DL. It was noted that objections had been received on behalf of officers representing the Metropolitan Police and Environmental Health.
At the request of the Chair, Ms Angela Delbourgo, Legal Representative on behalf of the Applicant explained that the applicant was seeking late night refreshments only. There would be no sale of alcohol or regulated entertainment and would only be selling hot food and soft drinks. She said the hours applied for were for 7 days a week from 11pm to 4am. It was noted that the food would be served on the premises and for takeaway and deliveries and there would be no outside tables. Ms Delbourgo explained that there were sofas inside the premises for customers waiting for takeaways so there would be no issues of customers congregating outside the premises.
She explained that Limehouse Kebab and other neighbouring premises had similar hours as proposed and there had been no objections from residents. Ms Delbourgo noted Police’s concern related to late night premises and crime and disorder and Environmental Health’s concerns about noise and both officers wanting to propose a restriction in the hours and conditions.
It was noted that the Applicant was happy to comply with conditions but not agreeable to reducing the hours applied for. Ms Delbourgo said that the hours applied for were due to customer demand, customers such as minicab drivers and shift workers. She said the hours applied for were crucial to the business. She said the premises are similar to Limehouse Kebab which were not identified as giving problems.
Members then heard from PC Mark Perry, representing the Metropolitan Police, he explained that the premises would attract customers who had been drinking especially during the weekends and people who are likely to be intoxicated and they are more likely to be less aware of their surroundings and have raised voices and are more likely to cause alcohol related crime and disorder and noise nuisance to local residents. He explained that such late hours in an area with a lot of residential housing would lead to an increase in crime and disorder and public nuisance.
PC Perry said he had spoken to the Applicant and proposed moderate hours with an extension for online orders as the Applicant had stated to him that the hours applied for were for takeaway deliveries via third parties such as UberEats, Deliveroo etc. He said the Applicant should firstly demonstrate that he can run a licensed premises well and then apply for an extension in the future.
Members also heard from Ms Nicola Cadzow, Environmental Health Officer, she referred to her statement on page 91 and said she agreed with the proposals made by the Police and also expressed her concern about the excessive hours applied for and the potential of noise breakout during noise sensitive hours. She also suggested a reduction in hours and conditions if members were minded to grant the application.
In response to questions the following was noted;
- In order to comply with licensing objectives, the Applicant would comply with the conditions proposed, have notices, operate CCTV cameras to identify anyone causing problems and request delivery drivers not leave engines idling outside the premises.
- That no residents had objected to the application.
- That customers frequenting the premises would be eating in or takeaway orders for home.
- That there were waste disposal bins outside the premises.
- That approximately 6-7 customers eat inside the premises at any one time.
- That there was a similar licensed premises in close proximity with late hours.
Both parties made concluding remarks.
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 licensing 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 heard oral representations at the meeting made by the Applicant and the resident objectors, with particular regard to the prevention of public nuisance and the prevention of crime and disorder.
The Sub-Committee heard representations made by the Applicant’s Legal Representative, that the hours applied for was due to customer demand and to provide for those customers working unsociable hours and welcomed conditions to promote the licensing objectives.
Members also heard objections from Officers representing the Metropolitan Police and Environmental Health, that the hours applied for were beyond the Council’s Framework Hours and were far too excessive, and the likelihood that a late night venue would attract people who have been drinking, who are intoxicated and are more likely to be less aware of their surroundings and cause noise nuisance or alcohol related crime and disorder.
Members noted the proposed hours suggested by the Police and supported by Environmental Health and were of the view that the reduced hours put forward would be the most appropriate hours to be granted in order to keep a balance between the objectives of the business, the effects on residents nearby and commensurate to the licensing objectives.
Members were satisfied that the reduction in hours together with the conditions proposed would also help alleviate concerns raised by the responsible authorities and help reduce the risk of any disturbances.
The Sub Committee was therefore satisfied that the granting of the application with the reduced hours and conditions would not negatively impact on the area and the conditions imposed would help promote the licensing objectives.
Accordingly, the Sub Committee unanimously;
RESOLVED
That the application for a New Premises Licence for Lime Grill, 332 Burdett Road, London E14 7UL be GRANTED in part with conditions
Late Night Refreshments
Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 hours to 01:00 hours (the following day) – From 00:00 hours (midnight). This is for delivery only via food ordering websites.
Friday and Saturday from 11:00 hours to 02:00 hours (the following days) – From 01:00 hours. This is for delivery only via food ordering websites.
Hours premises are open to the Public
Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 hours to 01:00 hours (the following day)
Friday and Saturday from 11:00 hours to 02:00 hours (the following day)
Conditions
- 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.
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.
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.
4. No noise generated on the premises, or by its associated plant or equipment, shall emanate from the premises nor vibration be transmitted through the structure of the premises which gives rise to a nuisance.
5. No idling of vehicles, being either patron or delivery vehicles outside the premise whilst premises are in operation.
6. Notices shall be displayed in the premises asking customers to leave quietly and respect the needs of local residents.
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