Agenda item
Application for a New Premises Licence for Royal PFC - 178a Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJ
Minutes:
At the request of the Chair, Mr Andrew Heron, Licensing Officer, introduced the report which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Royal PFC, 178a Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ. It was noted that an objection had been made by the Metropolitan Police.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Johirul Islam, Applicant, explained that he had taken over the business 3 months ago, he explained that there was a previous premises licence for late night refreshments. He continued to explain that the premise was situated right outside the Royal London Hospital and close proximity to transport links. It was also noted that there was a bar/pub next to the premises which had late opening hours.
Mr Islam explained that it was hospital staff and patients that had requested him to stay open till late. Mr Islam explained that there was no previous history of public nuisance or crime and disorder linked to the premises, that it was a well lit area and there were other late night venues in and around the area. He concluded that later opening hours would help him maintain his business.
Members also heard from Mr Jubel Miah who said that he had 4 years of experience working at the premises itself and had experience of dealing with intoxicated people. He said that the majority of the customers were hospital staff and patients and later hours would allow them the flexibility of staying open late to help provide a service and not breach any conditions.
Members then heard from PC Alan Cruickshank, he explained that the hours applied for were excessive and the Applicant should consider a 1am closing time, that there were low level anti-social behaviour from people leaving the bar/pub close by and a later opening hour would increasing the demand of police officers, litter and noise in the area.
In response to questions the following was noted;
- That the Applicant had accepted the conditions proposed by the Police.
- That the main customers of the premises would be hospital staff and patients.
- The opening hours of other premises in close proximity were also noted.
The Chair asked both parties if they were happy with the following hours for the provision of late night refreshments; Sunday to Thursday till 00:30 hours and Friday and Saturday from 01:30 hours. These hours were the same hours as a similar business in the area which was of close proximity. Both parties confirmed they were happy to agree to the late night refreshments hours as mentioned.
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 after careful consideration the Chair stated that the Sub Committee had decided to grant the application with a reduction in hours and conditions proposed by the Police. The reduction in hours was in line with other similar premises in the area and agreed by the Applicants and the Police. The imposing of the conditions would also address the concerns raised in relation to the licensing objectives of “the prevention of public nuisance” and ‘the prevention of crime and disorder’.
Decision
Accordingly, the Sub-Committee unanimously –
RESOLVED
That the application for a review of the premises licence for, Royal PFC, 178a
Whitechapel Road, London E1 7BJ be GRANTED in part with conditions.
The Provision for Late Night Refreshments
- Sunday to Thursday from 23:00 hours to 00:30 hours (the following day)
- Friday and Saturday, 23.00 hours to 01.30 hours (the following day)
Hours premises are open to the public:
- Sunday to Thursday, from 11.00 hours to 00.30 hours
- Friday and Saturday from 11.00 hours to 01.30 hours (the following day)
Conditions
- 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. A system shall be in place to maintain the quality of the recorded image and a complete audit trail maintained. The system will comply with other essential legislation, and all signs as required will be clearly displayed. The system will be maintainedand fully operational throughout the hours that the premises are open for any licensable activity.
- At all times when the premise is open, a person who can operate the CCTV system must be present on the premises, who can downlad the images and present them on request by a police officer ot other responsible authority.
- That an incident report book be kept and record all incidents of crime and disorder associated with the premises.
- Signs to be prominently displayed both inside and outside asking customers to respect local residents and to be quiet when leaving the premises.
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