Agenda item
Application for a Temporary Event Notice for Mudchute Park and Farm, Pier Street, London E14 3HP
Minutes:
At the request of the Chair, Ms Corinne Holland, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for Mudchute Park and Farm, Pier Street, London E14 3HP.It was noted that objections had been received by the Police.
It was noted that the TEN was for a small music festival with a live DJ for 24th July from 1pm to 11pm.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Mark Jefferys, Applicant explained that the proposed event would be a safe and successful event for ages between 18-35 to enjoy food and drink, in Mudchute Farm. He said that the event would be on the upper paddock of the farm which was a fenced off area. It was noted that upon entry there would be a search conducted by SIA accredited staff, the entrance and exit point would be on Pier Street away from residential properties. Mr Jefferys explained that they had support from the farm itself, and he and his team had over four years of experience in the events industry and work in collaboration with well known artists. He was confident that they would deliver a successful event. He then referred Members to the supporting documents contained in the supplemental agenda which included risk assessments and policies and plans that would be in place for the event. Mr Jefferys concluded that he was happy to work with the Council during this event.
PC Mark Perry, Metropolitan Police said that the event was to be a music festival for 18-25 year olds. He was concerned that the police had not been contacted in advance of the application. He said that he had no confidence in the Applicant and was of the view that the risk assessment documents submitted were not specific to the event.
PC Perry questioned where the event had been advertised, who would be attending, had the DJs been vetted to find out about their experience, their fan followings etc. Also concerns were raised as to how age groups attending, and potential for alcohol and drugs issues would be monitored. He also expressed concern that people would be preloading on alcohol before attending the festival and what measures were in place to prevent public nuisance.
Further concerns were raised, that if the TEN application was to be granted, the Sub-Committee could not impose any conditions on it, hence there would be nothing to hold the Applicant to account for any issues arising at the event in relation to the licensing objectives. The Sub-Committee were urged to refuse the application.
In response to questions from Members the following was noted;
- That there would be one member of first aid staff and three medical staff on site.
- There would be six SIA accredited security staff on duty.
- Security staff would be at the entrance to the site.
- That tickets were sold electronically and in advance of the event.
- The event was not advertised externally, only on social media websites for followers.
- That ID’s would be checked upon attendance.
- That the Applicant had worked with DJs over the years and have experience of working with them in the past without any problems, with no issues over health and safety or crime and disorder.
- That the Applicant were willing to work with police on risk assessments.
- That the Applicant had built up a following over the years and relies on repeat business, so a lot of the guests would be already known to the Applicant.
- That the number of security staff and medical staff on site was sufficient for the number of guests for the event, but if there was an incident then the security staff could be outnumbered.
- That 208 tickets had already been sold without knowing if this application was going to be granted.
- Concerns raised as to what safeguards were in place if more than 500 guests tuned up to the event?
Concluding remarks were made by both parties.
The Licensing Objectives
In considering the application, Members are normally 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 Applicants and from the Officer representing the Metropolitan Police with particular regard to the prevention of public nuisance.
The Sub-Committee noted the representations from the Police regarding their concerns relating to the Temporary Event Notice and the impact and likely disturbance this would cause to residents nearby. It was also noted there had been a lack of contact with the Police during the application process.
The Sub-Committee were concerned about public safety and were of the view that there was insufficient evidence to justify a granting of an application. The Sub-Committee believed that the Applicants had failed to adequately address the concerns raised by the Police and the Sub-Committee.
The Sub-Committee were aware that they could not impose any conditions on to a TEN, and therefore were not confident that granting the application for a TEN as presented would support the licensing objectives.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub Committee unanimously;
RESOLVED
That the application for a Temporary Event Notice for Mudchute Park and Farm, Pier Street, London E14 3HP be REFUSED.
Supporting documents:
- Mudchute Park and Farm cover report, item 3.3 PDF 125 KB
- Mudchute Park and Farm Appendices Only, item 3.3 PDF 4 MB
- Supporting Doc 1, item 3.3 PDF 87 KB
- Mudchute Farm Festival - Police Supporting doc, item 3.3 PDF 84 KB
- Supporting Doc 2, item 3.3 PDF 87 KB
- 1. Soulace_ Party in the Park - 24th July 2021 - Risk Assessment - Sheet1, item 3.3 PDF 66 KB
- 2. Party in the Park Site Map - Access Egress (002), item 3.3 PDF 165 KB
- 3. Liability Schedule 2021, item 3.3 PDF 624 KB
- 4. Mudchute Site Map (to Scale) copy (002), item 3.3 PDF 181 KB
- 5. DCS Events Risk Assessment, item 3.3 PDF 201 KB
- 6. Mudchute Park Site Map - Film Hub (002), item 3.3 PDF 715 KB
- 7. Party in the Park - Event Management Plan, item 3.3 PDF 570 KB
- 8. Fire Safety 2021, item 3.3 PDF 11 MB
- 1a. Paul Bevan trading as South West Domes ELCertificate 2021, item 3.3 PDF 29 KB
- 2a. Ballast requirements, item 3.3 PDF 74 KB
- 3a. Paul Bevan trading as South West Domes LOI 2021, item 3.3 PDF 17 KB
- 4a. 18 meter - MS, item 3.3 PDF 329 KB
- 5a. Health and Safety Policy South West Domes, item 3.3 PDF 312 KB
- 6a. sign off list, item 3.3 PDF 397 KB
- 7a. south west domes risk assment, item 3.3 PDF 127 KB
- 8a. Security Plan - Party in the Park 2021, item 3.3 PDF 38 KB
- 9a. PARTY IN THE PARK - STAFFING PLAN_, item 3.3 PDF 1 MB