Agenda and draft minutes

To appoint a Chair for the duration of the meeting.

It was MOVED by Councillor Collins and SECONDED by Councillor Bird and RESOLVED to appoint Councillor Patsy Cummings as Chair of the meeting.

Members are invited to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests (DPIs) and other registrable and non-registrable interests they may have in relation to any item(s) of business on today’s agenda.

There were none.

To receive notice of any business not on the agenda which in the opinion of the Chair, by reason of special circumstances, be considered as a matter of urgency.

There were no items of urgent business.

The Sub-Committee is asked to determine whether to grant the application for a premises licence at 3-7 Park Street, Croydon, CR0 1YD.

The Chair outlined the procedures for the Licensing Hearing in line with the Licensing Act 2003 and the Council’s protocol.

The applicant Josephine Williams-Brown was present.

The Licensing Officer introduced the report to the Sub-Committee. The application sought a premises licence for the sale by retail of alcohol (on premises Monday to Thursday 12.00pm until 1.00am the following day and Friday to Sunday 12:00pm until 3.00am the following day) and the provision of regulated entertainment, live and recorded music for the same hours.

The applicant had voluntarily amended their application to attach the conditions suggested following discussions with the Police and council’s Noise Pollution Team, these were detailed at Appendix A2 and Appendix A3.

The applicant had also set out their intended actions to comply with the licensing objectives and it was advised these would also be attached to the licence as suitably worded conditions were the application granted. The applicant had also submitted a further modification to be attached to the license regarding the premises smoking area.

Representations had been received and were available at Appendix A4, whilst the objecting parties were not present at the hearing it was noted that the written representations remained relevant and for consideration by the Licensing Sub-Committee.

The Sub-Committee queried whether the building had been soundproofed. Officers advised they were not aware of soundproofing works being undertaken on the premises, the Alms Houses cited in the representations were listed and could not have double glazing installed.

The Committee Clerk confirmed the objecting party was not intending to attend the hearing.

The Applicant was given the opportunity to speak and advised the Sub-Committee:

-       They had previously worked at the premises before taking it over. They were aware of the previous noise issues and it was their intention to install a limiter for music. 

-       All conditions suggested by the Police & the council’s Noise Pollution Team had been agreed and it was their intention to make sure all conditions were met.

-       The premises would be used for community workshops and a food bank on Monday and Tuesday.

-       The noise concerns outside were noted. The outside area would have security and be used as a smoking area only with no music.

-       It was their intention to have a good working relationship with the Police, the council’s Licensing Team and Noise Pollution Team, to work with the community and not cause any disturbance.

In response to questions from the Sub-Committee the applicant clarified that the outside area formed part of the building, however it was not enclosed and therefore had potential for more noise escape. There would be no music or drinks allowed outside and the doors would be managed to mitigate noise escape from inside the premises.

Officers clarified that the statement made within the representations that a previous licence at the premises had been revoked in respect of noise concerns was incorrect.

The community use of the building and the benefit to the night-time economy were commended, however the potential for  ...  view the full minutes text for item 81/22

The Sub-Committee is asked to determine whether to grant the application for a premises licence at 1416-1418 London Road, Norbury, SW16 4BZ.

It was noted that the organisation Faiths Together in Croydon had written a letter in support of the application, which had been submitted by the applicant as further information. The Chair Councillor Patsy Cummings advised they were a member of the organisation however they had not been consulted regarding the letter and had no prior knowledge of it.  

The applicant was present and the objecting party had given their apologies.

The Chair outlined the procedures for the Licensing Hearing in line with the Licensing Act 2003 and the Council’s protocol.

The Licensing Officer introduced the application to the Sub-Committee. The application sought a licence for the provision of late-night refreshment, Monday to Sunday 23:00pm - 1:00 am and NYE 23:00pm – 5:00am the following day.

The applicant had voluntarily amended their application to include the conditions at Appendix A2 following discussions with the Police Licensing Officer. The applicant had also provided their intended actions to comply with the licensing objectives and it was advised these would also be attached to the licence as suitably worded conditions were the application granted.

Representations had been received from a local resident’s association and were available at Appendix A3.

The applicant had submitted further information in support of their application and this had been circulated to all parties.

The applicant was given the opportunity to speak and advised:

-       The inclusion of Challenge 25 information within in the application had been an error and no alcohol would be sold at the premises.

-       The New Year’s Eve hours would be 11:00 pm to 1:00am (not 5.00am)

-       CCTV had been installed along with signage.

-       The application would boost the premises economically, provide service to the local community and boost the employees hours and income. 

-       The restaurant was involved in community fundraising.

-       Neighbouring eat in and takeaway restaurants in the vicinity were open until 2am.

-       The areas outside and around the restaurant were regularly cleaned and maintained.

The Committee asked whether the applicant had clarified the opening hours with the objecting party for whom the timings had been of concern. The applicant confirmed their amendment to reduce the requested operating hours on New Years Eve to 11.00pm to 1.00am.

The Committee queried the applicant’s approach to trade waste and the frequency of food waste collection. The applicant advised their rubbish was collected by Veolia every other day. The applicant allowed nearby residents to place their rubbish in one of the restaurants bins to ensure the back area of the restaurant was kept clear. The importance of separating waste correctly was noted.

In response to questions the applicant advised the outside tables would be brought inside by 11pm. The Committee asked if the applicant would display a sign encouraging patrons to leave quietly. The applicant agreed to do so and advised they did not anticipate many customers after 11pm. Officers noted there was a condition included within the prevention of public nuisance section of the application advising of the intention to display  ...  view the full minutes text for item 82/22