Agenda item
Application for a Premises for Pizzaluxe, Unit 11, Avante Garde, Sclater Street, London, E1 6HZ
Minutes:
At the request of the Chair, Mr Alex Lisowski, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Pizzaluxe, Unit 11 Avante Garde, Sclater Street, London E1 6HZ. It was noted that objections had been made by the Metropolitan Police and the Licensing Authority.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Craig Baylis, Legal Representative gave a brief summary of the nature of the application and the type of venue it was. He stated that they would remove the non-standard timings applied for and accepted the conditions proposed by the Police, Trading Standards and Environmental Health.
He further explained that an average spend at the premises would be £20 per person, with approximately a 40 minutes dining experience.
Members noted and considered the written objection from the Licensing Authority.
Members then heard from PC Alan Cruickshank, Metropolitan Police, who referred to his statement contained in the supplemental agenda on pages 29 to 34 and explained that the representation was based on the Cumulative Impact Zone and the hours applied for. He argued that the introduction of another licensed premises in this parade would mean more people in the Cumulative Impact Zone especially during peak times.
Members questioned why off sales had been applied for and it was noted that it was an option for customers to takeaway drinks together with takeaway food.
Members retired to consider their decision at 6.20pm and reconvened at 6.35pm.
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 carefully listened to the Applicant’s representative, the amendments to the application and conditions offered, and noted and considered the objections made on behalf of the Metropolitan Police and the Licensing Authority.
The Chairstated 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, Pizzaluxe, Unit 11, Avant Garde, Sclater Street, London E1 6HZ be GRANTED with conditions.
Sale of Alcohol (on sales only)
Sunday to Wednesday from 09:00 hours to 23:00 hours
Thursday to Saturday from 09:00 hours to 00:00 hours (midnight)
The Provision of Late Night Refreshments
Thursday to Saturday from 23:00 hours to 00:00 hours (midnight)
Hours premises is open to the public
Sunday to Wednesday from 08:00 hours to 23:30 hours
Thursday to Saturday from 08:00 hours to 00:30 hours (the following day)
Conditions
- No vertical drinking outside
- 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.
- A Drugs Policy to be agreed with the Tower Hamlets Police Licensing Unit.
- Two SIA door staff to be employed from 22:00 hours until closing on a Friday and Saturday.
- F696 to be completed if there are outside promoters or DJs.
- The premises shall operate a ‘Challenge 21’ policy in relation to the sale of alcohol.
- All street furniture to be removed by 22:30 hours, thus all external area usage to cease by 22:30 hours. It might be prudent, therefore, to state that last orders are taken at 21:30 hours.
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