Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 29, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 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 hours of licensable activity are as set out in the report ? Condition 14 shall be amended and read as follows:  “Use of the outdoor area shall cease no later than 21:00 on any day “ And the following conditions to be added to the premises licence:   ? The Premises Licence Holder to submit a Delivery Management Plan to the Licensing Authority.   ? The Premises Licence Holder shall maintain a dedicated contact telephone number and email address that must be available at all times. These contact details shall be included on any website of the premises and on display at the premises.   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 8 Other Persons (local residents) made representations including three local residents that attended the hearing. The Sub-Committee noted the Licensing Authority, the Environmental Enforcement Service and the Police withdrew their representations and agreed conditions with the Applicant in advance of the hearing.   The Sub-Committee noted that the premises is a restaurant that has a substantial table meal condition to serve alcohol with food by waiter waitress service as set out in condition 13. It was noted that there are 60 flats above the premises and there is a potential that they could be affected by noise. The local residents made representations about vans driving onto the pavement and deliveries.   The Sub-committee felt that with reduced hours in the outside area to 21:00 would prevent public nuisance, and a Delivery Management Plan to mitigate disruption to local residents.   The Sub-Committee took into account that the Applicant is an experienced operator and has over 12 years experience running another café in Stoke Newington. The Applicant made representations that they had not previously dealt with litter and now have waste collections two times a week. The Applicant confirmed that they are happy with all the conditions proposed. The Sub-Committee noted that the premises have a tables and chairs licence, the Applicant will train their staff and ensure the premises are monitored.   The Sub-Committee took into consideration that the Applicant made representations that they are operating a small family café, and the premises will not be a bar service and there will be no vertical drinking on the premises. The capacity of the premises is 58 in total; 45 persons inside and 18 persons outside.   The Sub-Committee noted the local residents made representations that the premises is in a quiet residential area that may result in disturbance late at night. The local residents felt that even if the premises operated responsibly they would not be able to control every aspect and local residents would suffer as a result experiencing noise, smoking, litter and antisocial behaviour. The local residents had concerns about crime and disorder, public safety drunken behaviour and nighttime noise.   The Sub-Committee noted the local residents maintained their objections after hearing from the Applicant because of their concerns about the negative impact it will have on the area and the local residents that live above the premises.   The Sub-Committee felt the Applicant mitigated the noise impact by closing the external area no later than 21:00 and this will allow respite for the local residents that live in close proximity.   The Sub-Committee had concerns about waste management and deliveries and the Applicant has taken these concerns seriously and improved their waste disposal. The Sub-Committee took into consideration that the premises would not carry on alcohol sales until after school hours, so would have limited impact on the school nearby.   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 1. The Premises Licence Holder is encouraged to continue working with local residents to prevent any public nuisance or negative impact in the area. 2. If local residents have concerns in the future about the premises they can report these to the Licensing Authority. 3. The Premises Licence Holder is strongly encouraged to use sustainable cutlery, plates, cups, food containers, and recyclable disposable materials to avoid using single-use plastic disposable items.