Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 8, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Counter Notice (Temporary Event Notice for 23rd November 2025)   Hatch Homerton, Unit G2, 8 Mackintosh Lane, London E9 6AB   The decision of 8th October 2025   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 (“the Police”) and the Environmental Protection is satisfied that the proposed event would undermine the licensing objectives. Therefore, the Sub-Committee has served a counter notice.   Reasons for the decision   The Licensing Sub-Committee took into consideration the objection received from the Metropolitan Police (“the Police”) and Environmental Protection to the Temporary Event Notice for the period on 23/11/2025 from 00:00 finishing on 23/11/2025 at 02:00.   The Sub-Committee took into consideration representations from the Police that the track record of the premises over the last 3 years resulted in 41 noise complaints, and they would maintain their objection to this temporary event due to ongoing noise nuisance at the premises. The Sub-Committee noted that the Premises User will not be staying at the premises and so cannot give assurances about how the premises will operate at future events. The Sub-Committee heard from the Police that the building is not suitable for regulated entertainment and would not protect the area from public nuisance.   The Sub-Committee took into account the representations from the Environmental Protection that there were persistent noise issues and customers congregating outside the premises despite warnings. This led to the issue of a Noise Abatement Notice following two witnessed incidents of statutory noise nuisance on 21 June 2025.   The Sub-Committee heard that Environmental Protection maintained their objection to this temporary event notice because of their concern that late-night events would cause further distress to local residents, especially given the history of 41 noise complaints, and the statutory noise nuisance that was witnessed at the premises on two consecutive days. In addition, there was poor sound installation.      The Sub-Committee took into consideration the Premises Users representations that the event would be one of their last four temporary events as they are leaving the business. They explained that after COVID-19, the premises pivoted to hosting weekend events to remain viable, and while acknowledging increased complaints, they emphasised that their noise and dispersal policies are applied to the best of their ability. The Premises User made representations that his manager may take over the business in December, and they would have a vested interest in upholding licensing responsibilities at the premises.   The Sub-Committee heard the Premises User’s suggested measures to prevent noise nuisance by reducing the decibel limit on their sound limiter and continuing to enforce existing policies, such as having door staff, and encouraging direct dispersal to public transport away from residential areas. The Premises User also made representations about improvements to their security protocols and ensuring interior doors remain closed to mitigate noise issues.   The Sub-Committee took into account the Police and the Environmental Protection concerns about the track record of the premises that would undermine the licensing objectives and would have an impact on the area if this event was permitted.   The Sub-Committee felt that considerably more work is needed to satisfy them that noise from the premises would remain within acceptable levels. The Sub-Committee noted that the Premises User’s proposed solutions were not substantial enough and that the location of the premises was in a growing residential area which made it unsuitable for late-night events.   The Sub-Committee took into account that there were 41 previous noise complaints over a 3 year period which is significant. The Sub-Committee felt that holding events until 02:00 was too late for these premises.   The Sub-Committee took into consideration the measures outlined by the Premises User were insufficient and the track record of the premises was poor.  The Sub-Committee felt there were no adequate measures in place to protect residents from noise nuisance.   The Sub-Committee felt there were no reassurances from the Premises User that the noise problems would not reoccur.   The Sub-Committee felt the Police and the Environmental Protection evidence were very 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 serve a counter notice.