Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 18, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The decision   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 all 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 the prevention of public nuisance, made the following determination:     1. Modify the conditions of the premises licence.   The hours of licensable activity to remain unchanged and the following agreed conditions to be added to the premises licence:     1.  The doors leading to Bentley Road shall be closed and rendered unusable  by customers after 22:00 daily, except for in the case of an emergency.   2. Doors and windows shall be kept closed, except for access and egress, when regulated entertainment is taking place.   3. The premises management team shall implement an External Area Management Plan, and a copy shall be submitted to the Licensing Authority.   4. The premises management team shall implement a Dispersal Policy, and a  copy shall be submitted to the Licensing Authority.   5. The premises licence holder shall ensure that a contact telephone number is made publicly available so that local residents have a direct contact to the management team during the times the premises is operating.   6. In the event that complaints are received regarding noise from regulated entertainment, and those complaints are substantiated by the Council’s Licensing or Environmental Health Team, the premises licence holder will install a sound limiter at the premises and all live and recorded music shall be routed through that sound limiter.   Reasons for the decision   The Licensing Sub-Committee after considering the application and the representations from the Licensing Authority, the representations from Other Persons and the representations from Premises Licence Holder and their legal representative decided to modify the conditions attached to the premises licence. The Sub-Committee took into account the 44 representations in support of the premises from Other Persons (local residents). The Sub-Committee noted that there were no representations from local residents that supported the Licensing Authority’s application. The Sub-Committee also noted that no other Responsible Authorities made representations.   The Sub-Committee took into consideration the representations from the Licensing Authority that there would be a specific External Area Management Plan, a Dispersal Policy and additional conditions in place to mitigate the Licensing Authority’s concerns.   The Sub-Committee noted that the number of smokers will be agreed with the Licensing Authority and will be covered in the External Area Management Plan.   The Sub-Committee took into consideration the representations from the legal representative of the Premises Licence Holder and the Premises Licence Holder acknowledging that there had been issues at the premises. The Sub-Committee took into consideration the witness statement of the Premises Licence Holder.   The Sub-Committee took into consideration the representations from 2 local residents, in support of the premises. They made representations that they lived close to the premises and never had any problems. They felt that the premises are an important part of the Dalston community. They made representations that the staff operate the premises with care and are welcoming to everyone. They have full confidence that the premises will respond to any concerns.   The Sub-Committee decided not to change the current operating hours after hearing representations from the Licensing Authority that they felt the operating hours could remain unchanged provided that the agreed conditions together with the Dispersal Policy and the External Area Management Plan are implemented and adhered by the Premises Licence Holder and staff.   The Sub-Committee sympathised with the Premises Licence Holder’s circumstances, however, they felt strongly that he needed to be able to hand over the running of the premises to staff in his absence. The Sub-Committee felt it was not acceptable, at any time, not to provide CCTV footage when requested by an authorised officer   The Sub-Committee felt modifying the conditions on the premises licence was appropriate to prevent the licensing objectives being undermined. The Sub-Committee felt that modification of the conditions attached to the premises licence will ensure that the premises operate responsibly.   Public Informative   The Premises Licence Holder is encouraged to work with the Licensing Authority and local residents to prevent any public nuisance or negative impact in the area.