Agenda item
Application for a Time Limited Premises Licence for Oktoberfest 2014, Millwall Park (off East Ferry Road, London, E14)
Minutes:
At the request of the Chair, Ms Kathy Driver, Principal Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a Time Limited premises licence for Oktoberfest 2014, Millwall Park, London E14. It was noted that there had been objections from local residents and a Councillor.
There were concerns raised in relation to the damage to the Park after the event took place last year, Mr Luke Elford, Legal Advisor, explained that this was not a relevant consideration of the Licensing Sub Committee and would need to be raised with the relevant Council department.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Carsten Raun, Applicant stated that there would be 10,000 guests over the weekend event and customers would mainly be from the borough. He explained that there would be a family day on the Sunday which proved to be a success last year. It was noted that it was a well run event last year with no complaints from any responsible authorities. Mr Raun concluded that this year he would introduce more toilet facilities at the DLR station and more stewards along the dispersal route which would improve the concerns raised by residents.
Members then heard from Councillor Peter Golds, speaking on behalf of Councillor Gloria Thienel, and local residents Mr Gareth Hargreaves and Glen McCarthy who addressed similar concerns of anti-social behaviour, public nuisance, public urination on public and private spaces, and the increase in litter as a result of the event.
In response to questions the following was noted;
· That there were no incidents of crime or disorder or public nuisance reported to any responsible authority
· That feedback from the police after the event last year was positive and as a result they would be reducing the number of officers attending this year’s event.
· That no confiscations were made during entry searches last year.
· That it was a cultural event and those attending the event were between the ages of 25-75.
· That there were no DLR closures scheduled during the event and there had been no problems at last year’s event.
· That there would be an increase in the stewards from 6 to 8, this year and signage would be displayed directing customers to the exist routes.
· That track mats would be used and there would be no driving on the grass.
· That there event was age restricted to 18 years and over, except for Sunday during the family event when children would be allowed when accompanied by adults.
· That there was one bar area in the tent and therefore easy to manage.
· That there was 16 SIA security staff at last years event.
· That there would be an additional two stewards this year to patrol outside the tent.
Members retired to consider their decision at 7.55pm and reconvened at 8.50pm.
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 Licensing Guidance and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy.
Each application must be considered on its own merits and after careful consideration the Chair stated that the Sub Committee had carefully listened to representations made by both the Applicant and Objectors. Members were not satisfied that they could grant the licence as per the application and were concerned about the management plan, however this was not sufficient enough to refuse the application and therefore believed that an amendment to the start time during the week days and additional conditions would help prevent the concerns raised by local residents in relation to anti-social behaviour, and public nuisance in the area.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee made a majority decision. Councillor David Snowdon wished for his dissent to be recorded –
RESOLVED
That the application for a Time Limited Premises Licence for, Oktoberfest 2014, Millwall Park, London E12 be GRANTED with conditions.
Sale of Alcohol (on sales only)
Thursday and Friday from 18:00hrs to 22:30hrs
Saturday from 14:00hrs to 22:30hrs
Sunday from 12:00hrs to 18:30hrs
The Provision of
Regulated Entertainment:
Live Music (indoors)
Thursday and Friday from 18:00hrs to 22:00hrs
Saturday from 14:00hrs to 22:00hrs
Sunday from 12:00hrs to 18:30hrs
Recorded Music (indoors)
Thursday and Friday from 18:00hrs to 22:45hrs
Saturday from 14:00hrs to 22:45hrs
Sunday from 12:00hrs
to 19:00hrs
Hours premises is open to the public:
· Thursday and Friday from 18:00hrs to 23:00hrs
· Saturday from 14:00hrs to 23:00hrs
· Sunday from 12:00hrs to 19:00hrs
Conditions
- A total of 37 SIA door supervisors to be present at the event.
- 16 Stewards, (two of which are to be allocated to Millwall Rugby Club)
- Only plastic glasses are to be used.
- Public toilets are to be provided by the licensee at Island Gardens DLR station and Crossharbour bus garage.
- Prominent and clearly legible notices shall be displayed at all exists of the premises requesting patrons to respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and area quietly.
- Dedicated telephone number for the Event Organisers and LBTH Environmental Health are to be displayed at all exists of the park.
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