Agenda item
Licensing Act 2003: Application for a Time Limited Premises Licence for The London Shuffleboard Club, 1 Chance Street, London E1 6JT
- Meeting of Licensing Sub Committee, Tuesday, 25th April, 2017 6.30 p.m. (Item 4.2)
- View the background to item 4.2
Minutes:
In attendance
Graham Hawkins (applicant)
Robin Felgett (JAG)
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 and in particular to have regard to the promotion of the four licencing objectives:
- The Prevention of Crime and Disorder;
- Public Safety;
- Prevention of Public Nuisance; and
- The Protection of Children from Harm
Consideration
Each application must be considered on its own merit. The Sub Committee has carefully considered all of the evidence before them and considered written and verbal representation from the applicant and objectors with particular regard to the licensing objections of prevention of public nuisance and the prevention of crime and disorder.
The Sub Committee heard that this was a time limited application until 2020. The Sub Committee heard from the applicant that Shuffleboard was a passive game played on the floor or a special table using sticks to slide discs across a flat surface. The application was for the table version. There would be 4 persons to a table. The applicant stated that he had run shuffleboard events at another premise very successfully and the responsible authorities had responded positively to this application. He advised that in 2016 table shuffleboard had a time limited licence at Truman Brewery which is in the Cumulative Impact Zone and there were no complaints there. The premises were described as a ‘discreet venue’ with no foyer or area to congregate, which was not providing late night refreshment and could accommodate a maximum of 28 patrons at any one time with staggered arrival and departure times. The numbers involved would be negligible to the CIZ and would be tied to the activity of shuffleboard so for a limited audience.
The Sub Committee also heard oral representations from an objector regarding the impact of the premises on the Cumulative Impact Zone. The Objector stated that he had yet to be convinced that the increased footfall in the area would not impact on the potential for increased noise disturbance and anti-social behaviour outside the premises, particularly in Chance Street and Whitby Street.
Decision
The Sub Committee noted the applicant’s clarification that there was no need for patrons loitering/waiting outside the premises as the majority of bookings (approximately 95%) were made in advance and patrons were granted immediate access. It was also noted that at least one SIA registered member of Security Staff would be on the premises during opening hours. The Sub Committee further noted that a ticketing system would be in place and that alcohol would only be served to those who could provide proof of a valid booking/ticket. Furthermore, a maximum of 5 patrons wishing to smoke at any one time, would be directed away from the premises towards Bethnal Green Road.
The Sub Committee was satisfied that the conditions offered by the applicant largely addressed the concerns raised by objectors and Members and would promote the Licensing Objectives particularly in respect of the prevention of public nuisance and prevention of crime and disorder. However, in order to allay concerns regarding the potential for noise nuisance and anti-social behaviour from patrons, the Sub Committee amended the conditions offered by the applicant to ensure that alcohol would only be sold to patrons with a valid booking/ticket to play Shuffleboard.
Accordingly, the Sub Committee unanimously
RESOLVED - That the application for a Time Limited Premises Licence for The London Shuffleboard Club, 1 Chance Street, London E1 6JT be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:
Hours premises is open to the public:
· Monday to Saturday from 12:00hrs (noon) to 23:00hrs
· Sunday from 12:00hrs (noon) to 22:00hrs
Hours for supply of alcohol (on sales only)
· Monday to Saturday from 12:00hrs (noon) to 22:00hrs
· Sunday from 12:00hrs (noon) to 21:00hrs
Hours for provision of indoor sporting events
· Monday to Saturday from 12:00hrs (noon) to 22:30hrs
· Sunday from 12:00hrs (noon) to 21:30hrs
Hours for provision of recorded music
· Monday to Saturday from 12:00hrs (noon) to 22:00hrs
· Sunday from 12:00hrs (noon) to 21:00hrs
Conditions: -
1. The sale of alcohol will be ancillary to those people playing or waiting to play shuffleboard. Alcohol will only be sold to those who hold a valid ticket to play shuffleboard
1. Experienced bar staff will maintain vigilance in alcohol units per customer
2. Operating hours presented/displayed in staff areas to ensure staff aware of operating hours
3. One Management Level staff member to be present at all times that the venue is open
4. SIA security present at times venue is open to public after 6pm
5. SIA security throughout the venue in pre-designated locations with industry
standard equipment - protective clothing and radios
6. The level of SIA staff on site will vary according to the number of customers but will be a minimum of 1 and maximum of 4
7. Clear notices on entry and exits warning of potential criminal activity, such as theft, that may target customers shall be displayed
8. Staff will be well trained in asking customers to use premises in an orderly and respectful manner. Anyone not adhering to this will be asked to leave the premises in a controlled and orderly manner by SIA security
9. Security will involve police immediately if any illegal activity occurs
10. Security and key staff shall be on radios for communication
11. Staff will be training in and there will be implementation of underage ID checks. Staff will be well trained about requirements for persons' identification and age establishment. Training records for staff will be logged.
12. Health & Safety officer sign off on all activity
13. Risk assessments from all suppliers
14.
Event management plan and event fire escape plan
will be in place
15. A first aider on site at all times the premises is open to the public
16. No drinks allowed outside the venue and will be monitored by security
17. Noise reduction measures to address the public nuisance objective including decibel readings taken regularly and a limit on the sound with volume block
18. Prominent, clear and legible notices will be displayed at the exit requesting the public to leave the premises and the area quietly as well as security on exit to reiterate and manage noise proactively
19. Customers will be restricted from congregating in the street outside the premises and access of customers will be strictly maintained to opening hours
20.
The movement of bins and rubbish outside the
premises will be kept to a minimum after 10.00pm. This will help to
reduce the levels of noise produced by the premises. Cleaning staff
will operate within hours of licence
21. Attendance levels will be kept to maximum of 28 and will be proactively
escorted from the venue in stages to ensure minimum
noise on egress
22. A “Challenge 25” sign will be positioned at the bar. This will encourage anyone who is over 18 but looks under 25 to carry acceptable ID (a card bearing the PASS hologram, a photographic driving license or a passport) if they wish to buy alcohol.
23. A Log Book will be kept upon the premises at all times with staff trained in its use, it will be regularly checked and staff informed of any changes to it. The book will record all refusals of the sale of alcohol, all disorder and crimes that occur either in the premises or involve the premises’ customers or any other incident of note.
24. Full exclusion for anyone under 18 will be in place after 6pm and zones will be created to separate as best as possible under 18s and those consuming alcohol.
25. When possible we will host no alcohol periods for families at the start of Saturdays and Sundays for 2 hours.
26. Loudspeakers shall not be located in the entrance lobby or outside the
premises building.
27. All windows and external doors shall be kept closed after 22:00 hours,
except for the immediate access & egress of persons
28.
The CCTV system shall incorporate a recording
facility and any recordings shall be retained and stored in a
suitable and secure manner for a minimum of 31 days. 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 maintained and fully operational
throughout the hours that the premises are open for any licensable
activity. There must also be someone on the premises, who can
download the images and present them on request by a police officer
or other responsible authority.
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