Agenda item
Application for a New Premises Licence for (Busaba Eathai), 3 Innova Passage, London E1 6LJ
Minutes:
At the request of the Chair, Mr Mohshin Ali, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Busaba Eathai, 3 Innova Passage, London E1 6LJ. It was noted that objections had been made by the Metropolitan Police and a local resident.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Gary Grant, Legal Representative explained that there were currently fifteen branches in the country and six were within saturation zones. He highlighted the fact that that there branch in Shoreditch has had no reported incidents in the last 12 months except for 1 report of theft which took place outside the premises.
It was noted that there had been a single representation from a local resident out of the 120 apartments that were there. Mr Grant concluded that the Applicant was happy to accept the reduction in hours proposed by the Police and accept the condition from Environmental Health.
Members then heard from PC Alan Cruickshank, Metropolitan Police, who referred to his statement contained in the agenda on pages 69 to 73 and explained that the representation was based on the saturation policy and not the company itself, and argued that the introduction of a licensed premises would mean more people in the Cumulative Impact Zone.
In response to a question it was noted that there was 160 covers at the restaurant.
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.
Consideration
Each application must be considered on its own merits and after careful consideration the Chair stated that the Sub Committee had decided to grant the application with conditions. Members’ had carefully listened to applicant’s representative and noted and considered the written objection from a local resident and the objection made on behalf of the Metropolitan Police.
The Chair stated that the Cumulative Impact Zone should not be taken as an excuse to make a representation for every application by responsible authorities. The policy does make it clear that regard should be had to the operating schedule. Responsible authorities have the advantage of seeing this schedule. Members would therefore expect representations against to set out what is wrong with the operating schedule. An objection solely on the basis that it is within the cumulative impact zone was unhelpful.
Members’ believed that the amended hours and conditions would help address the concerns raised by the objectors and that Members were satisfied that the operation of the premises will not add to the cumulative impact being experienced.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the application for a New Premises Licence for, Busaba Eathai, 3 Innova Passage, London E1 6LJ be GRANTED with conditions .
Sale of Alcohol (on & off sales)
· Monday to Sunday from 10:00 hours to 23:30 hours
The Provision of Late Night Refreshments
· Monday to Sunday from 23:00 hours to 23:30 hours
The Provision of Regulated Entertainment (Recorded Music)
· Monday to Sunday from 10:00 hours to 23:30 hours
Hours Premises is open to the Public
· Monday to Sunday from 10:00 hours to 00:00 hours (midnight)
Conditions
- No open drinks to be taken outside the premises
- No more than 6 smokers allowed to smoke in the external area at any one time.
- CCTV camera system covering both internal and external to the premises is to be installed.
- The CCTV recordings are to be maintained for 30 days and to be provided upon request to either a Police Officer or an officer of any other Responsible Authority.
- At all times when the premise is open, a person who can operate the CCTV system must be present on the premises.
- No noise from regulated entertainment shall be audible at any affected residential façade and/ or habitable room so as to cause a nuisance.
- 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.
- Non-intoxicating beverages, including drinking water, shall be available to patrons throughout the permitted hours for the sale or supply of alcohol.
- all waste is to be properly presented and placed out for collection no earlier than 30 minutes before the scheduled collection times.
- A Challenge 21 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.
Supporting documents:
- Busaba Eathai cover report, item 4.1 PDF 102 KB
- Busaba Eathai Appendices Only, item 4.1 PDF 3 MB
- Busaba Eathai Supporting Docs, item 4.1 PDF 2 MB