Meeting documents

Licensing Committee
Wednesday, 9th September, 2015

Licensing Committee Minutes

Date:
Wednesday 9th September 2015
Time:
6:30pm
Place:
the Council Chamber, the Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon CRO 1NX
 

Attendance Details

Present:

Councillors Jane Avis, Sue Bennett, Margaret Bird, Richard Chatterjee, Pat Clouder, Maddie Henson, Matthew Kyeremeh, Oliver Lewis, Councillor Andrew Pelling and Andrew Rendle

Absent:
Councillors Karen Jewitt, Steve O'Connell, Sue Winborn and David Wood.
Apologies for absence:
Councillors Karen Jewitt, Steve O'Connell, Sue Winborn and David Wood.

Item Item/Resolution
MINUTES - PART A
A16/15 MINUTES

RESOLVED: that the minutes of the Licensing Committee meeting held on Wednesday 17th June 2015 be agreed and signed by the Chair.

A17/15 DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

No disclosures of interest were made during the meeting. However, in the interests of transparency the following declarations were made:

 

Item 8B - Councillor Richard Chatterjee declared that his home was located in the vicinity of the premises and that he had shopped at the premises on occasion.

 

Item 8B - Councillor Maddie Henson declared that she lived near the premises and that it was on the boundary of the ward she represented.


Item 8B - Councillor Andrew Rendle declared that the premises were on the boundary of the ward he represented.

 

Item 8E - Councillor Jane Avis stated that she was a local councillor in relation to Item 8E and that as she had expressed a view on this application she would not take part in discussions or the decision on the item.
 

A18/15 URGENT BUSINESS (IF ANY)

None.

A19/15 EXEMPT ITEMS

RESOLVED: that the allocation of business between Part A and Part B of the agenda be confirmed as printed.

A20/15 MINUTES OF THE LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 11 MARCH, 23 MARCH, 1 APRIL, 10 JUNE, 6 JULY AND 3 AUGUST 2015

RESOLVED: that the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee meetings held on the following dates be agreed and signed by the Chair of the Sub-Committee:

 

11 March 2015
23 March 2015
1 April 2015
10 June 2015
6 July 2015

 

RESOLVED: that the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on the 3 August 2015 be signed by the Chair of the Sub-Committee subject to an amendment to include the names of the Sub-Committee members.
 

A21/15 APPOINTMENT OF A SECOND VICE-CHAIR

Councillor Richard Chatterjee proposed that Councillor Margaret Bird be nominated as the second Vice-Chair. Councillor Sue Bennett seconded the proposal.

 

RESOLVED: that Councillor Margaret Bird be appointed as second Vice-Chair of the Licensing Committee.

 

A22/15 LONDON LOCAL AUTHORITIES ACT 1990: APPLICATION FOR 5 STREET DESIGNATION ORDERS

A On the footway outside 945 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BP

 

The applicant was present for the application to assist Members of the Committee with any queries.

The Members of the Committee considered the application and thanked the applicant for answering questions in relation to barriers around the space; the number of tables and chairs; concerns about children living in the premises above the café being exposed to smoke; and the position of the barriers on the boundary of the adjoining premises.

 

Members sought reassurances from the Licensing Manager that enforcement action would be taken if reports that barriers to designate the licenced area were not being used by a large coffee chain opposite the premises were proven.

 

RESOLVED: that the site on the footway outside 945 Brighton Road, Purley CR8 2BP be designated for the purposes of street trading, as set out in Appendix A, and that a street trading licence be granted with the Council's standard conditions.

Councillor Andrew Pelling left the meeting and took no part in the discussions or decision on the following item.

B On the footway outside 223-225 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR0 6RB

 

The applicant was not present and had sent his apologies earlier in the day.

The Licensing Manager provided information to Members of the Committee including that racking could help stop household goods blowing around in bad weather and that enforcement action would be taken if goods over-spilled the designated area.

 

RESOLVED: that the site on the footway outside 223-225 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR0 6RB be designated for the purposes of street trading, as set out in Appendix B, and that a street trading licence be granted with the Council's standard conditions.

 

Councillor Andrew Pelling returned to the meeting.

 

C On the footway outside 445 Purley Way, Croydon CR0 4RG

 

The applicant was not present but Mr Cheeswright was in attendance to assist Members of the Committee with any queries.

The Members of the Committee considered the application and thanked Mr Cheeswright for answering questions in relation to the number of tables and chairs; the addition of barriers around the designated space; the sweeping bend where the premises are located and took into consideration the wide pavement in front of the café.

 

RESOLVED: that the site on the footway outside 445 Purley Way, Croydon CR0 4RG be designated for the purposes of street trading, as set out in Appendix C, and that a street trading licence be granted with the Council's standard conditions.

 

D On the footway outside 1457 London Road, Norbury SW16 4AQ

 

The applicant was present to assist Members of the Committee with any queries.

 

The Licensing Manager stated that there was some confusion regarding the hours sought in the application as the initial application had been made by the applicant's brother.

 

The applicant confirmed that the hours sought were Sunday to Saturday 0700 hours to 2300 hours.

The Members of the Committee considered the application on this basis. The applicant informed the Committee that customers were usually served from inside the barriers; and that there were 4 tables in total.

 

RESOLVED: that the site on the footway outside 1457 London Road, Norbury SW16 4AQ be designated for the purposes of street trading, as set out in Appendix D, and that a street trading licence be granted with the Council's standard conditions.

 

Councillor Andrew Pelling left the meeting part way through the following item and took no part in the decision Item 8E.


Following her earlier declaration, Councillor Jane Avis took no part in the discussion or decision on the following item. Councillor Margaret Bird, Vice-Chair took the Chair for the remainder of the meeting.

 

E On the footway outside Norwood Junction Station, Clifford Road, South Norwood SE25

 

The applicant was present to assist Members of the Committee with any queries.

 

Mr Bedu-Addo was present to object to the application on the grounds of public safety and the prevention of access to nearby bus stops. He also stated that the van has moved away from the area designated in the temporary licence to a location closer to the station entrance.

Following questions from Members, the Licensing Manager and applicant provided the Committee with information relating to access to the site; position of the parked vehicle; litter; passengers' access to nearby bus stops; access for buggies and mobility scooters; facilities in the van including the boiler; safety certificates for the van and its equipment; marking the footway to designate the area; opening flaps on the side of the van; pinch point between the front of the van and the tree; and the location of the advertising A board.

 

RESOLVED: that the site on the footway outside Norwood Junction Station, Clifford Road, South Norwood SE25 be designated for the purposes of street trading, as set out in Appendix E, and that a street trading licence be granted with the Council's standard conditions.
 

A23/15 CAMERA RESOLUTION

Not required.

MINUTES - PART B
  None
The meeting concluded at 7:55pm.