Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 13, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED:   Application for a Premises Licence – The Arches, 83 Rivington Street, London EC2A 3AY – REFUSAL   The decision of 13th March 2025   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:   ·  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 refused in accordance with Licensing Policies LP1, LP2, LP3, LP4, LP6 and LP12 within the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy.   Reasons for the decision   The Licensing Sub-committee decided to refuse the application for a premises licence having considered concerns from the Responsible Authorities (the Metropolitan Police Service (“the Police”) and the Licensing Authority) and 117 Other Persons (local residents) who believed that granting the application would result in the licensing objectives being undermined.   The Sub-committee took into consideration the representations of the 117 Other Persons who strongly objected to this application due to the impact it would have on local residents. The Sub-committee took into account representations about the premises having a negative impact on the area particularly public nuisance and public safety that would undermine the licensing objectives.   The Sub?-committee took into account representations from local residents that customers dispersing from the premises would have difficulty accessing local transport late at night because of the location of the premises. The Sub-committee noted that nothing that the local residents heard gave them assurances that the premises would be operated responsibly and that previous incidents would not occur again. Therefore, they maintained their objections to the application.   The Licensing Authority made representations that whilst the premises is not in a special policy area, the proposed hours would lead to a negative impact on the area that needs to be taken into consideration.   The Sub-committee took into consideration 1 representation in support of the application.   The Sub-committee felt that the Applicant and their legal representative said nothing that gave them confidence about how the premises would operate if the premises licence was granted. The Sub-committee felt that the Applicant had not addressed their concerns relating to the impact the premises would have on local residents and the area. The Sub-committee felt that this large premises does not compare to the four smaller premises that the Applicant is operating.   The Sub-committee felt the local residents made a compelling case. The ?Sub?-committee took into consideration that the Applicant had not engaged with local ?residents to try and overcome the concerns and issues with the premises that affected them.   The ?Sub?-committee took into consideration the size? of the premises and the ?impact of 550 customers dispersing from the premises up to 03:00 in the morning. The ? Sub-committee were no?t confident that ?the ?Applicant would be able to prevent antisocial behaviour and the problems with dispersal late at night.   After carefully considering all the representations and submissions from the parties present the Sub-committee felt that they could not grant the premises licence.   The Sub-committee when making their decision took into consideration the Section 182 Guidance and that the sale and supply of alcohol carries greater responsibility due to its impact on the wider community.   The Sub-committee took into consideration when refusing this application that each case is considered on its merits. The Sub-committee believed that the licensing objectives could not be promoted by granting this application and as such believed it was appropriate to refuse the application in its entirety.       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