Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 15, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Counter Notice (Temporary Event Notice for 19th July 2025): Kingsland Nursery, 3 Birkbeck Mews, London, E8 2LE   The Licensing sub-committee, in considering this decision from the information presented to it within the report and at the hearing, has determined that having regard to the promotion of the licensing objectives:   ·  The prevention of crime and disorder; ·  Public safety; ·  Prevention of public nuisance; and ·  The protection of children from harm   And in particular upon consideration of the objection notices given by the Metropolitan Police and the Environmental Protection Service, is satisfied that the proposed event would undermine the licensing objectives. Therefore, the Sub-Committee has decided to serve a counter notice.   Reasons for the decision   The Licensing Sub-Committee took into consideration the objections received from the Metropolitan Police (“the Police”) and the Environmental Protection Service to the Temporary Event Notice for the period on 19/07/2025 commencing 12:00 and ending on 19/07/2025 at 21:00.   The Sub-Committee took into account the Police and the Environmental Protection Service concerns about public nuisance that would undermine the licensing objectives. The Sub-Committee took into account that on 3rd July 2025 a Noise Abatement Notice was issued under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.   The Sub-Committee took into consideration the Premises Users that a number of complaints had been received during a previous event. The Sub-Committee took into account that the premises are situated near to residential dwellings.   The Sub-Committee felt that 150 people is a significant number at a silent disco. Furthermore, even if there was a reduction in the number of people this would still create a disturbance and have a serious impact on the residential properties. The Sub-Committee felt this is a large daytime event with no clear controls in place that will have an impact on the area   The Sub-Committee felt the Police and the Environmental Protection Service evidence was strong on why this temporary event should not take place. The Sub-Committee therefore considered that allowing this event to take place in accordance with the Temporary Event Notice would undermine the licensing objectives. The Sub-Committee decided that it was necessary and proportionate to issue a counter notice.