Agenda item
Application for a New Premises Licence for Yumcha 137 Brick Lane, London E1 6SB
Minutes:
At the request of the Chair, Ms Corinne Holland, Licensing Officer, introduced the report, which detailed the application for a new premises licence for Yumcha, 137 Brick Lane, London E1 6SB. It was noted that objections had been received from local residents.
At the request of the Chair, Mr Michael Kill, Applicant, explained that the premises was a tea bar primarily selling premium teas and was now looking to introduce an alcoholic infusion to their tea collection. It was made clear that the key product would be teas and alcohol would only be an ancillary to the premium collection of the infused teas they currently offer.
He explained that drinks would be served only for seated consumption and therefore the premises would not be a vertical drinking establishment. It was noted that he had consulted with Responsible Authorities and conditions and hours had been agreed with the Police, Licensing Authority and Environmental Health. It was also noted that they would have SIA security staff during the evenings/nights on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays with the numbers to be agreed with the Police.
It was noted there would be a 30 minute drinking up time allowing a slow dispersal. That the capacity of the premises was for 60 people, and the premises would be available for corporate bookings. It was also noted that suitable signage would be displayed around the premises asking customers to respect the needs of local residents and leave the area quietly and that a challenge 25 policy would also be operated.
Mr Kill explained that there would be low background music, and they wouldn’t need to access the back door during the evenings, therefore this would limit the noise breakout, as well as this the noise reduction policy would include closing doors and windows early evening to stop noise emanating from the premise. Mr Kill also stated that they would manage the smoking area outside the premises by limiting it to 3-4 people at any one time as well as this no drinks would be allowed to be taken outside the premise.
In response to questions the following was noted;
- That there would be no off sales
- That the applicant had agreed to limit the number of smokers to 4 people at any one time.
- That several measures have been taken to address the concerns of the CIZ and ensure that there is no negative impact on the area, ie. Installation of a CCTV camera system, alcohol to be only served for seated consumption, SIA door staff to be employed, and doors and windows to be kept shut to stop noise emanating from the premises.
- That there would be 3-4 members of staff working at the premises with the premises capacity for 60 people.
There were no objectors present at the meeting, Members noted and considered the written objections contained in the agenda.
Members adjourned the meeting at 5.55pm for deliberations and reconvened at 6.05pm.
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 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 and noted the written objections made by local residents, whom were not present at the meeting.
Members welcomed the efforts made by the Applicant by offering and accepting conditions in consultation with the Responsible Authorities and accepting the condition ‘that the consumption of alcohol can only be by persons seated within the premises’ this gave Members the assurance that the premises would not be used as a vertical drinking establishment.
Members noted the concerns raised about noise emanating from the premises, therefore Members believed that the condition to keep doors and windows closed during operational hours from 7pm onwards would help prevent this and alleviate some of those concerns. Members were also satisfied that a modification of the hours on the license would also relieve the concerns of local residents and avoid any future disturbances.
Members believed that restricting the use of the smoking area outside the premises to four people at any one time would also help with noise control.
Members reached a decision and the decision was unanimous. Members granted the application subject to conditions to help promote the licensing objectives.
Accordingly, the Sub Committee unanimously
RESOLVED
That the application for a New Premises Licence for Yumcha, 137 Brick Lane, London E1 6SB be GRANTED with conditions.
Sale of Alcohol (on sales only)
Monday to Sunday from 12:00 hrs to 23:30 hrs.
Provision of Late Night Refreshments
Monday to Sunday from 23:00 hrs to 23:30 hrs.
Hours premises Open to the Public
Monday to Sunday from 08:00 hrs to 00:00 hrs (midnight).
Conditions
- No drinks allowed to be taken outside the premises at any time.
- CCTV shall be installed at the premises. The scope of the coverage shall be agreed with the Police. The system shall be kept in good working order and recording kept for a minimum of 31 days with a trained member of staff on duty while the premises are open.
- CCTV is to be made available to Police or other Licensing Authority on request.
- Written operating policy including:
I. Drugs Policy
II. Incident Book
III. Refusal Book
IV. Transport and Dispersal
- Refusals and Incident Log are made available to Police or other Licensing Authority on request.
- Staff shall be trained on drug and alcohol policy
- Doors and windows shall be kept closed during operational hours post 19:00 hours
- Management of refuse disposal shall be completed each morning, refraining from night time disturbance.
- A Challenge 25 Policy shall be in place in relation to the sale of alcohol.
- The consumption of alcohol can only be by persons seated within the premises except when operating a pre booked private function, where the general public have no access to the premises.
- No more than 4 people to smoke outside the premises at any one time.
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