Agenda item
Application for a New Premises Licence for Mercado, Retail Unit D, City Scape, Wentworth Street, London, E1
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 Mercado, Retail Unit D, City Scape, Wentworth Street, London E1. It was noted that an objection had been received from the Metropolitan Police.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Steve Burnett, Licensing Representative on behalf of the Applicant explained that it was a restaurant specialising in Spanish food and wine, he further explained that the Applicant had invested a lot of money in the premises, which showed his commitment to the area.
It was noted there was no history of complaints or problems with any of the other premises owned by the Applicant and from experience the restaurants usually quietened down after 11pm and therefore could not see it having a negative impact on the community. Mr Burnett explained that the hours applied for were within the Council’s framework hours and that there had been no objections from residents or Environmental Health.
Mr Burnett noted the Police’s concerns regarding the Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ), however he explained that there were good transport links near the premises and it would have a positive effect on the borough. It was also noted that the Applicant had accepted the conditions suggested by the Police in order to promote the licensing objectives. He stated the notices would also be put outside the premises asking customers to respect the needs of local residents and staff would clean and monitor the outside area on a regular basis.
Members then heard from PC Alan Cruickshank, Metropolitan Police, he explained that although the hours were within the framework hours it was still another premises that would have the ability to sell alcohol in an area which was already saturated. He explained that since the introduction of the policy and the Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ), licences have been granted in this area but the continuing introduction of new licensed premises or variations however small or well run, would only compound the problems in the CIZ.
Members retired to consider their decision at 3.20pm and reconvened at 3.250pm.
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 Applicant’s representative 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 New Premises Licence for, Copita Del Mercardo, Retail Unit D, City Scape, Wentworth Street, London E1 be GRANTED with conditions.
Sale of Alcohol (on sales only)
Monday to Thursday from 09:00 hours to 23:00 hours
Friday and Saturday from 09:00 hours to 23:30 hours
Sunday from 09:00 hours to 22:00 hours
The Provision of Late Night Refreshments
Monday to Thursday from 23:00 hours to 23:30 hours
Friday and Saturday from 23:00 hours to 00:00 hours (midnight)
Hours Premises is open to the Public
Monday to Thursday from 06:00 hours to 23:30 hours
Friday and Saturday from 06:00 hours to 00:00 hours (midnight)
Sunday from 06:00 hours to 22:30 hours
Conditions
- Outdoor seating area only to be used between the hours of 09:00 hours to 22:00 hours.
- Alcohol to be only served to seated customers and ancillary to a meal (indoors and outdoors)
- CCTV camera system covering both internal and external to the premises is to be installed.
- The CCTV recordings are to be maintained for 31 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.
- Prominent and clearly legible notices shall be displayed at all exits of the premises requesting patrons to respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and area quietly.
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