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The decision of  21 September 2023
 
The Licensing Sub-Committee in considering this decision
from the information
presented to it within the report and at the hearing today
has determined that having regard to the promotion of all the
licensing objectives:
 
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The prevention of crime and disorder;
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Public safety;
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Prevention of public nuisance; and
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The protection of children from harm,
 
the application for a premises licence has been approved in
accordance with the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy
and the proposed conditions set out in paragraph 8.1 of the report
as applied for.
 
Reasons for the decision
 
The application for a premises licence has been approved
because the Licensing Sub-committee was satisfied that the
licensing objectives would not be undermined.
 
The Sub-committee took into consideration that the
Responsible Authorities (Environmental Protection, the Metropolitan
Police Service (“the Police”) and the Licensing
Authority all ?agreed conditions with the Applicant in advance of
the hearing, and withdrew their objections.
 
The Sub-committee took into consideration that there was
one objection from a local resident on the grounds of the four
licensing objectives in particular crime and disorder and public
nuisance. The Sub-committee noted that the local resident felt that
if the premises opened late at night that it would add to the crime
and disorder and public nuisance in the area in addition to the
impact on local residents.
 
The Sub-committee heard the Applicant’s agent make
representations that the premises will sell beers and they will not
sell high-strength beers. The Sub-committee heard that the
Applicant is a person of good character, they have other premises
in the borough, and the Applicant is an experienced
operator.
 
The Sub-committee took into account the reduced hours
offered by the Applicant to core hours, closing at 23:00 hours,
which is a reasonable time. The Sub-committee heard no other
premises in the area were closed later. The Sub-committee noted
that the Sainsbury’s supermarket on the same road has similar
hours. The Sub-committee heard that the Applicant will keep the
front of the premises clean and clear, and they will not encourage
loitering outside the premises. The Sub-committee heard that the
Applicant would be happy to sort out any concerns raised by members
of the public. The Sub-committee noted that the premises are
selling high-end products, and the Applicant has space at the back
of the premises to accommodate fridges.
 
The Sub-committee heard that there are no residential
premises above the shop premises. There are offices above the
premises, and the Applicant will ensure that customers leave the
area quietly. The Sub-committee noted that by the Other Person (a
local resident) not attending the hearing, this prevented the
Applicant from asking questions about their representation that was
submitted, and they were not able to resolve any issues.
 
The Sub-committee heard representations from the
Applicant’s agent that the premises is not a destination
point, and there needs to be prominent signage so that people are
aware to leave quietly.
 
The Sub-committee noted that the Applicant had not
considered any green policies, because it is not part of the
licensing objectives. It was suggested to the Applicant’s
agent about the need for the Applicant to be aware of recycling,
reusable items, single use plastics, the types of fridges that will
be used on the premises to reduce energy costs, and just being
aware of sustainability issues when operating the
premises.
 
The Sub-committee felt that the concerns of the local
resident were addressed by the reduced operating hours and
conditions offered by the Applicant in advance of the hearing that
were set out in the Licensing report. 
 
Having taken all of the above factors into consideration
the Licensing Sub-committee was satisfied that this application
could be approved without the licensing objectives being
undermined.
 
Public Informatives
 
1.  The
Premises Licence holder is encouraged to work with local
residents
to prevent noise nuisance and any negative impact in the
area.
 
2.  The
Premises Licence Holder is advised as part of the
rigorous
monitoring and checking that the recruitment of staff are
to be well trained, and to undertake the required training
including Wave training, training for vulnerable persons and other
training offered by the Council’s Hackney Nights
portal.
 
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.