Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 2, 2024

Purpose:

Content: The decision of 2nd September 2024   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.   Sale of Alcohol (On the premises)   Monday to Saturday  10:00 - 22:00 Sunday  11:00 - 22:00   The Opening hours of the premises   Monday to Saturday  10:00 - 22:30 Sunday   11:00 - 22:30   - Remove Off-sales from the Application.    And the following conditions to be added to the premises licence:   ·  No deliveries are permitted to the premises between 23:00 - 08:00. ·  A maximum of 14 people shall be allowed on the terrace at any one time. ·  A maximum of 6 smokers shall be permitted outside the premises at any one time.   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    The Sub-Committee took into consideration that the Environmental Enforcement Service, the Licensing Authority had withdrawn their representations and agreed conditions with the Applicant and the application had been amended to remove off sales in advance of the hearing. It was noted no other representations were made by local residents.    The Sub-Committee took into consideration the representations made by a local resident. The local resident contended that this would be another business in Shoreditch. The owner does not live in the area and is not aware of the impact on the local residents, and their concerns about undesirable activity in the area.   The Sub-Committee took into consideration representations made by the local resident about both Derham Place and residents properties being blocked as it is not an ideal location for smokers due to the impact on local residents.   The Sub-Committee took into consideration representations from the Applicant that the premises sell plant based products and they operate within core hours. The Sub-Committee noted the premises serves tea coffee, food offerings and plant-based cocktails all day. It was noted that one of the aims of the business was to make women comfortable. The Applicant contended that Curtain Road alleyway is off the street outside of the area and off the pavement.   The Sub-Committee took into consideration that the Applicant was an experienced operator with other premises in London.   The Sub-Committee decided to grant the application. They took into consideration the conditions that had been agreed with the Responsible Authorities, and the hours are within Policies LP3 (Core Hours) and LP6 (External Areas and Activities).   The Sub-Committee when making their decision took into account the evidence from the local resident and that the hours were granted less than initially sought. The Sub-Committee noted that substantial food would be available at all times. The Sub-Committee took into account that the Applicant was prepared to work with local residents, and  the Applicant agreed to remove the off-sales from the application. The Sub-committee noted there were no concerns about pre-loading. The Sub-Committee took into consideration that the alcohol served in internal areas will be served with a meal.   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.