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The decision
 
The Licensing Sub-Committee, in considering
this decision from the information presented to them within the
report and at the hearing and having regard to the promotion of the
licensing objectives:
· 
The prevention of crime and disorder
· 
Public safety
· 
Prevention of public nuisance
· 
The protection of children from harm
The application for a premises licence has
been approved in accordance with the Council’s Statement of
Licensing and the proposed conditions set out in paragraph 8.1 of
the report.
 
The premises licence has been granted with the
licensable activities and as set out in the report.
 
 Condition 9 shall
be amended as follows:
 
“SIA licensed security personnel will be
deployed to manage the entry and movement of guests on a risk
assessment basis to be agreed with the Police (at least one
security guard situated on the front door).
 
And the following additional conditions shall
be added to the premises licence:
 
· 
The Premises Licence Holder shall operate a zero tolerance policy
to drugs and comply with the Hackney Police/Council Community
Safety Unit Drugs and Weapons policy where appropriate. Prominent
signage shall be displayed by every entrance and exit detailing the
drugs and weapons policies.
 
· 
There shall be a written dispersal policy submitted to the
Licensing Authority and the Police. The dispersal policy shall be
implemented at the premises. All staff shall be briefed on this
dispersal policy. A copy of the policy shall be kept on the
premises and shall be produced to a police officer or other
authorised officer upon request.
 
Reasons for the
decision
 
The application for a premises licence has
been approved as members of the Licensing Sub-Committee were
satisfied that the licensing objectives would not be
undermined. 
 
The Sub-Committee took into consideration that
there were representations from one local resident on the grounds
of the four licensing objectives.
 
The Sub-Committee noted that the Applicant
agreed conditions with the Environmental Protection Team, the
Environmental Enforcement Team and the Police, and these
Responsible Authorities withdrew their representations in advance
of the hearing. The Sub-Committee noted that the Applicant agreed
amended hours with the Licensing Authority who withdrew their
representation before the hearing.
 
The Sub-Committee took into consideration the
representations from the Applicant that they had been using
Temporary Event Notices to authorise performances of live music.
The Sub-Committee took into account that the Applicant had received
complaints, however, they have not had a complaint for a long
while. The Applicant plays music to the highest level to assess
it.  The Sub-Committee noted the
Applicant has a zero policy on drugs and they have a logbook and
report to the Police. The Applicant contended that they would check
the ID of all customers and they would operate Challenge 25. It was
noted the Applicant will be having regular events, and the
Applicant agreed to a drugs policy condition.
 
The Sub-Committee decided after hearing from
the parties to grant the premises license. They found the Applicant
willing to take on board the concerns raised and were willing to
work with the Responsible Authorities. The Sub-Committee felt that
the Applicant demonstrated that they were willing to work with the
Police to prevent public nuisance, and they were satisfied that the
Applicant would not undermine the licensing objectives.
 
The Sub-Committee felt the gallery will not
have a large impact on the area, and they took into consideration
that the premises have a capacity of 75 and the events will have on
average 25 customers.
 
The Sub-Committee took into consideration the
local resident’s representation, and that they had not made
complaints when the temporary events were held at the premises.
 
The Sub-Committee took into account that the
operating hours of the premises are within core hours.
 
Having taken all of the above factors into
consideration the Sub-Committee was satisfied that by granting the
premises licence the licensing objectives would not be
undermined.
 
Public
Informative
 
The Premises Licence Holder is encouraged to
continue working with the local residents and the Responsible
Authorities to deal with any issues arising at the premises and to
prevent noise nuisance.
 
Your right to
appeal
 
If you are aggrieved
by any term, condition or restriction attached to this decision,
you have the right to appeal to the Thames Magistrates Court, 58
Bow Road, London E3 4DJ within 21 days of the date you receive this
written decision.
 
You can also contact the court by email:
northlondonmc@justice.gov.uk.