Agenda item
Application for a New Premise Licence for Tian Tian Market, Unit 2-3, 18 Piazza Walk, London, E1 8ZN
Minutes:
At the request of the Chair, Ms Lavine Miller-Johnson, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Tian Tian Market, Unit 2-3, 18 Piazza Walk, London, E1 8ZN. It was noted that an objection had been made by a local resident.
It was noted that the objector was not present at the meeting, and that nonetheless, the objector’s representations would be taken into account as set out in the agenda papers.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohibur Rahman, manager of the premises explained that the business was an oriental supermarket, selling oriental foods and drinks, and wanted to sell alcohol as part of the products being sold. He said that all staff would be trained, CCTV cameras were operational at the premises, and they would have one SIA accredited individual on door staff on duty during all hours of operation. He said that the hours applied for were between 7am to 11pm in order to be flexible during public holidays etc. but they currently operate Mondays- Sunday between 10am to 10pm.
In response to questions the following was noted;
1. CCTV cameras were in operation 24 hours a day, and images can also be accessed remotely via laptops or mobile.
2. SIA accredited door staff would help prevent public nuisance and crime and disorder, and deter people from drinking immediately outside the premises.
3. SIA accredited door staff would be hired through an agency who would deal with the shifts/rota/hours they work.
4. Notices asking customers to leave quietly and respect the needs of local residents would be displayed around the premises.
5. The premises would operate a Challenge 25 policy, train staff to check for IDs, and have a refusal and incident book to log any issues/incidents.
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 Manager of the premises representing the Applicant, and in the absence of the objector Members noted and considered the written objection contained in the agenda pack, with particular regard to the prevention of public nuisance.
Members welcomed the efforts made by the Applicant in accepting and agreeing to the conditions proposed by the Licensing Authority and also noted the hours during which the premises will be operating irrespective of the hours that had originally been applied for, were between the hours of 10am and 10pm. Members were of the view that a reduction in hours and conditions agreed would give assurance that the licensing objectives would be promoted.
Members were satisfied that the reduction in hours for the sale of alcohol would also help allay concerns arising from the local resident objector and reduce the risk of any disturbances.
The Sub Committee was therefore satisfied that in the granting of the application with the conditions imposed,the licensing conditions, particularly the prevention of public nuisance would not be undermined.
Accordingly, the Sub Committee unanimously;
RESOLVED
That the application for a New Premises Licence for Tian Tian Market, Unit 2-3, 18 Pizza Walk, London E1 8ZN be GRANTED.
Sale of Alcohol (off sales)
Monday to Sunday from 10:00 hours to 22:00 hours.
Hours premises are open to the Public
Monday to Sunday from 07:00 hours to 23:00 hours
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 a Police or authorised officer throughout the entire 31day 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 with 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. 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.
5. Notices shall be prominently displayed at all exits requesting patrons to respect the needs of local residents and businesses and leave the area quietly.
6. A minimum of 1 SIA licensed door supervisors shall be on duty, at the premises, at all times whilst it is open for business.
7. All staff whose responsibilities include the retail sale of alcohol shall receive training about the prevention of underage sales. This training shall be recorded and the records to be available on request to the Police or any authorised officer.
- All sales of alcohol for consumption off the premises shall be in sealed containers only, and shall not be consumed on the premises.
9. A record shall be kept detailing all refused sales of alcohol. The record should include the date and time of the refused sale and the name of the member of staff who refused the sale. The record shall be available for inspection at the premises by the police or an authorised officer at all times whilst the premises is open.
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