Agenda item
Application for a New Premises Licence for (Convenience Store), 55 Old Bethnal Green Road, London E2 6QA
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 Convenience Store, 55 Old Bethnal Green Road, London E2 6QA.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Alan Aylott, Legal Representative, explained that the applicant had 4 years experience of working in the store, had another premises in Redchurch Street and had a robust operating schedule with proposed conditions. It was also noted that there were no representations from responsible authorities.
Mr Aylott further explained that the hours applied for were within the framework hours and that relevant training would be given to staff to sell alcohol responsibly and would have appropriate notices displayed in the premise.
There were no objectors present at the meeting who wished to address the Sub Committee, therefore Members noted and considered their written representations contained in the agenda.
In response to questions it was noted that no more than 25% of the premises would be used to display alcohol and the Applicant accepted a start time of 09:00 hours for the sale of alcohol.
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 the applicant’s representative and noted and considered the written objections contained in the agenda. Members were satisfied that a reduction in the morning hours and conditions restricting the sale of single super strength alcohol cans would help address the concerns raised by the objectors and promote the Licensing Objectives.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the application for a New Premises Licence for, Convenience Store, 55 Old Bethnal Green Road, London E2 6QA be GRANTED with conditions.
The sale by retail of alcohol (off sales)
· Monday to Sunday from 09:00 hours to 23:00 hours
Hours Premises is open to the Public
· Monday to Sunday from 07:00 hours to 23:00 hours
Conditions
- This premises will not sell any beer, larger or cider that exceeds the strength of 6.5% abv or higher, unless 3 or more bottles/cans are purchased together.
- The premises licence holder shall ensure that notices shall be prominently displayed at all the exists requesting patrons to respect the needs of local residents and leave the area quietly.
- The premise licence holder shall take all responsibility steps to ensure that any patrons loitering outside the premises disperse quickly and do not congregate.
- The premises licence holder shall ensure that there is no external disposal of refuse after 21:00 hours and before 08:00 hours daily and as far as possible, to ensure deliveries are within those hours with the exception of newspaper deliveries.
- Staff shall routinely check the premises during opening hours to ensure they are clean and tidy and to ensure the frontage of the premises is swept at least once each trading day.
- The premises licence holder shall ensure that responsible and adequate staff training shall be carried out properly documented in relation to dealing with incidents and prevention of crime and disorder, sale of alcohol (to underage, persons over 18 purchasing for underage drunks etc) prior to being allowed to sell alcohol.
- The premise licence holder shall ensure that all training records shall be retained for 12 months and made available to police and local authority officers upon reasonable request.
- The premises licence holder shall ensure refresher training shall be satisfactorily completed every six months for all staff and documented as above.
- The premise licence holder shall ensure that the premises shall install and maintain a comprehensive CCTV system.
- 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.
12.The premises license holder shall operate a Challenge 25 at the premises whereby anyone who appears to be under the age of 25 shall be asked to provide proof of age. Proof of age shall only comprise of a passport, a photo-card driving licence or an industry approved proof of age identity card.
- The premises licence holder shall ensure that notices shall be prominently displayed in the premises to advise patrons and staff that a ‘Challenge 25’ operates in the premises.
- The premises licence holder shall ensure that any refusal of sale of age-related products are recorded in a refusals log as soon as is reasonably practicable after the sale is refused. The log should show the date and time of the event, the product sought, the gender and approximate age of the customer together with a description of the customer. The refusals log shall be checked and signed monthly by a designated premises supervisor. The refusals log shall be made available for inspection by the licensing team, police or trading standards.
- The premises licence holder shall ensure that no alcoholic goods will ever be purchased from sellers calling to the shop.
Supporting documents:
- Convenience Store cover report, item 4.2 PDF 93 KB
- Convenience Store Appendices Only, item 4.2 PDF 11 MB