Agenda item
Application for a Time Limited Premises Licence for Former Shoreditch Train Station, corner of Pedley Street and Code Street, London, E1 5EW.
Minutes:
At the request of the Chair, Mr Alex Lisowski, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a time limited premises application for Former Shoreditch Train Station, corner of Pedley Street and Code Street, London E1 5EW. It was noted that there had been an objection made by the Police.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Anthoy Hoate, Applicant, explained that he owned the station and wanted Hot Tub Cinema Company to run a series of screenings over a one year period. He explained that they screened non contentious cinema like romantic comedies, animations etc. The application was for the provision of selling alcohol as an ancillary to the cinema and between the hours of 6.30pm and 10.30pm during week days and 12 noon to 22.30 during weekends and that there would be no vertical drinking and noise disturbance would be minimal as it would be a cinema.
Members also heard from Mr David Asher Charman, Director for Theatron Media Limited who briefly explained that having spoken with the Police they were happy to comply to the conditions proposed by PC Alan Cruickshank by installing CCTV cameras, employing SIA staff etc. He stated that this would be a pop up event, a variety of venues had been used around London and this summer they have had 20 events in the Former Shoreditch Train Station via temporary event notices and were proud to report that there had been no incidents or complaints.
Members then heard from PC Alan Cruickshank who stated that he welcomed the removal of non standard timings and the conditions accepted by the Applicant. However, had concerns about the safety of customers leaving through Pedley Street. He stated that although the hours were within the framework hours it was yet another premise which will have the ability to sell alcohol in the area which is already saturated.
In response to questions it was noted that the maximum capacity for the premises was 120 people and that there was adequate toilet facilities on the premises.
Members retired to consider their decision at 12.50pm and reconvened at 12.55pm.
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 Home Office 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 representations from the Applicants and PC Alan Cruickshank.
Members reached a decision and the decision was unanimous. Members decided to grant the application with conditions agreed with the Police. Members noted that the premises was within the cumulative impact zone, however, Members were satisfied that having seen the evidence prior to and at the meeting, the Applicant had done everything they could to mitigate further impact within the cumulative impact zone and Members were content that the conditions proposed would promote the licensing objectives.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the application for a Time Limited Premises Licence from the 1st October 2014 to 1st October 2015 for, the Former Shoreditch Train Station, Corner of Pedley and Code Street London E1 5EW be GRANTED with conditions.
1st October 2014 to 1st October 2015
Sale of Alcohol (on sales only)
Monday to Friday from 18:00 hours to 22:30 hours
Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 hours (noon) to 22:30 hours
The Provision of Regulated Entertainment in the form of Films
Monday to Friday from 18:00 hours to 23:00 hours
Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 hours (noon) to 23:00 hours
Conditions
1. No promoted events that involve DJ’s.
2. Two SIA staff to be employed on a Friday and Saturday from 18:00 until closing time.
3. An incident and refusals log book shall be kept at the premises, and made available on request to an authorised officer of the Council or the Police, which will record the following:
a. all crimes reported to the venue
b. all ejections of patrons
c. any incidents of disorder
d. all seizures of drugs or offensive weapons
e. any faults in the CCTV system or searching equipment or scanning equipment
f. any refusal of the sale of alcohol
g. any visit by a relevant authority or emergency service.
4. CCTV camera system covering both internal and external to the premises is to be installed.
5. 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.
6. At all times when the premises is open, a person who can operate the CCTV system must be present on the premises.
Supporting documents:
- Former Shoreditch Train Station cover report, item 3.4 PDF 87 KB
- Former Shoreditch Train Station Appendices Only, item 3.4 PDF 1 MB