Agenda item
Application for a New Premises Licence for Bundu Khan - 43 Commercial Street, London, E1 6BD
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 Bundu Khan, 43 Commercial Street, London E1 6BD. It was noted that objections had been made by a local resident with a supporting petition.
It was noted that all addresses on the petition had been verified as there was no header on the petition and so therefore the petition was accepted as part of the initial representation sent in by Ms Khanum. It was also noted that the representation regarding the protection of children from harm was not a relevant consideration for Members as this was not in the premises however could be seen as public nuisance.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Kennith Burliegh, Representative on behalf of the Applicant explained that the premises had been trading since 2008 and has been using the Bring Your Own policy since 2009. He explained that it was a fine dining restaurant and wanted to sell alcohol with food. He said that an alcohol licence would give management better control of alcohol consumption by patrons.
It was noted that the Designated Premises Supervisor has had 18 years experience of running licensed premises, that alcohol would be served at tables and that there had been no complaints or problems at the premises.
There was no objector present at the meeting and therefore members considered and noted the objections contained in the agenda.
In response to questions it was noted that the premises was currently trading as a restaurant and customers were bringing there own alcohol, that the premises would operate a Challenge 21 policy and would only sell alcohol with food. It was noted that a drinking up period had not been factored in when applying for the licence.
Members retired to consider their decision at 7.00pm and reconvened at 7.15 pm.
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 the Chair stated that the Sub Committee had carefully considered all of the evidence before them and had heard representation from the applicant.
Members had reached a decision and this decision was unanimous. Members had noted that local residents had made representations. These representations were general in nature. Members were very aware of the problems in the area as well as the types of premises that cause a problem. This was a restaurant, and alcohol would be sold with meals only. There was no off sales of alcohol and there would be a segregated area for children.
It was considered that this premises would not lead to or add to the cumulative impact already being experienced. The premises was already open and trading, Members felt it appropriate to add a condition that ‘Alcohol is to only be supplied to persons eating food’.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the application for a New Premises Licence for, Bunda Khan, 43 Commercial Street, London E1 6BD be GRANTED with a condition.
Sale of Alcohol (on sales only)
Monday to Sunday from 12:00 hours to 22:30 hours
The Provision of Regulated Entertainment - Recorded Music (indoors)
Monday to Friday from 12:00 hours to 15:00 hours and from 18:00 hours to 23:00 hours
Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 hours to 23:00 hours
Hours Premises is open to the Public
Monday to Friday from 12:00 hours to 15:00 hours and from 18:00 hours to 23:00 hours
Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 hours to 23:00 hours
Conditions
1. Alcohol is to only be supplied to persons eating food.
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