Agenda and draft minutes

To appoint a Chair for the duration of the meeting.

It was MOVED by Councillor Bird and SECONDED by Councillor Islam 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 49 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9LB.

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

The applicant and their agent Jay Patel were both present. Councillor Yvette Hopley was present to speak on behalf of residents who had made representations numbered 5, 6, 9, 15 and 22 within the agenda pack. Parties who had submitted representations David Malcolm, Andrea Bell and Andrew Bell were also present.

The Licensing Officer introduced the application to the Sub Committee. The application sought the sale by retail of alcohol Sunday to Thursday 11.00 am to 11.00 pm, Friday and Saturday 11.00 am to 12.00 am. It was advised the hours sought had been amended from those initially sought and those included at page 9 of the agenda pack.

The applicant had voluntarily amended their application following receipt of the concerns raised by the representations. The operating schedule included a number of conditions which would be attached to the licence if it were granted. Following discussions with the Police Licensing officer, the council’s Trading Standards Team and the council’s Noise Pollution Team the applicant had voluntarily amended their application to include the conditions included at Appendix A2, A3 and A4 on the license should it be granted.

Representations had been received and were available at Appendix A5. It was advised those representations numbered 1, 2, 10, 11, 13, 18 and 19 had been formally withdrawn were not for consideration. Councillor Yvette Hopley was present to speak on behalf of residents who had made representations numbered 5, 6, 9, 15 and 22 within the agenda pack. It was advised that all other representations were valid and for consideration by the Sub-Committee.

Further information had been received in support of the representations numbered 3, 7, 23 and had been circulated to all parties.

It was advised that the council’s Planning and Licensing arrangements were separate. The Licensing Sub-Committee was unable to consider any planning matters. Also, Street Trading Licenses under the London Local Authorities Act and Pavement Licenses under the Business and Planning Act, would require a separate licence application.

The objecting parties were given the opportunity to speak. Councillor Yvette Hopely thanked the Sub-Committee for the opportunity to speak on behalf of their ward residents who had submitted representations and advised:

-       The application had prompted discussions with many local residents, the Sanderstead Resident’s Associated and their fellow ward councillors.

-       The initial application had raised concerns with several residents due to its nightclub style, in what was a residential suburban village location. It was felt the premises would have been more suitable to a venue located in Croydon town centre.

-       Sanderstead had previously had restrictive covenants on the land restricting the sale of alcohol in the village. 

-       The amendments made to the application were noted, however the bar culture anticipated by the serving of alcohol after food service ceased remained of concern.

-       Alcohol fuelled patrons may result in late night disturbances and cause adverse impact  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4/24

The Sub-Committee is asked to determine whether to grant the application for a (time limited) premises licence at Addington Park, Croydon, CR0 5AR.

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

The applicants were both present. Parties who had submitted representations Councillor Robert Ward, Ana Antic (Addington Palace) and Charles Marriott (Addington Village Residents Association) were also present.

The Licensing Officer introduced the application to the Sub-Committee. The application sought a time limited premises licence on Saturday 6 July 2024 for the provision of regulated entertainment (recorded music) 1.00pm to 10.00pm and the sale by retail of alcohol for consumption on the premises 1.00pm to 9.30pm.  A copy of the application was included in the agenda pack at Appendix A1. The applicant had also submitted a draft safety management plan available at Appendix A2.

It was advised that an event of this nature was also overseen by the Safety Advisory Group (SAG). The event safety management plan would be considered by the SAG and it was noted that the plan was an evolving document.

Following discussions with the Police Licensing Officer the applicant had amended their application to attach the conditions available at Appendix A3 of the agenda pack, were the licence to be granted.

It was advised that photographs and text submitted as part of Representation 1 had been circulated to all parties and were for consideration by the Sub-Committee as part of the initial representations.

The objecting party Councillor Robert Ward was given the opportunity to speak and advised: 

-       They had considerable experience of previous events in the park and the local resident’s association had played an active role during previous events. A lessons learned document had been developed and submitted as representations.

-       Residents were cooperative and tolerant in facilitating events however there had been previous instances when residents had felt let down and had complaints.

-       Concerns were primarily around the traffic management plan for the event which had not been included in the application documents.

-       Aggressive parking by attendees had caused issues previously.

-       Restrictions and security staff should be in place well in advance.

-       Latecomers attempting to park in residential roads had previously been confrontational and caused issues.

-       A transport management document had been made available however the Spout Hill and Featherbed Lane areas had not been included.

-       It was important for the security staff to be properly positioned.

-       In regard to noise transmission, it was important to understand where the speakers and tent would be oriented and to properly manage the noise.

-       Stewarding arrangements had not been communicated.

Officers advised the council had civil enforcement officers, a request for officers to be in the area could be made via the SAG. The council did not have tow truck provision however if required this could arranged by the event organiser during the SAG process. If this was undertaken the responsibility for vehicles would be with the contractor.

The objecting party Ana Antic was given the opportunity to speak and stated: 

-       They were the sales and events  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5/24

The following motion is to be moved and seconded where it is proposed to exclude the press and public from the remainder of a meeting:

“That, under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information falling within those paragraphs indicated in Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended.”

This was not required.