The Licensing Sub-Committee of Ealing Council was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for The Court of Miracles Ltd. The meeting's agenda also included procedural matters.

Application for a Premises Licence for The Court of Miracles Ltd

The primary item scheduled for discussion was an application for a Premises Licence for The Court of Miracles Ltd, located at 158 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing, W13 9SB. The applicant, The Court of Miracles Ltd, represented by Frederico Scabello, sought to operate as a coffee shop and brunch venue that would also serve cocktails, host stand-up comedy evenings, and offer freshly made pasta.

The application detailed proposed licensable activities including:

• Supply of Alcohol (On the premises): Monday to Sunday, 11:00 to 23:00.
• Recorded Music (Indoors): Monday to Saturday, 08:00 to 23:00; Sunday, 09:00 to 23:00.
• Live Music (Indoors): Friday to Sunday, 16:00 to 23:00.
• Stand-up Comedy (Indoors): Friday to Sunday, 19:00 to 23:00.

The report pack indicated that one representation had been received from a resident. Additionally, the Police Authority, represented by James Bradshaw, had made representations. The report also noted that Ann Chapman, Chair of the Walpole Residents' Association, had agreed conditions with the licence holder.

The committee was asked to consider the application, the operating schedule, the representations received, and the Council's Statement of Licensing Policy¹. The possible outcomes for the committee were to grant the application in full, grant it subject to conditions consistent with the operating schedule, grant it subject to revised conditions, or reject the application in part or in full.

The report pack outlined the Council's Statement of Licensing Policy², which sets out proposed management standards and controls to promote the four licensing objectives: prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, and protection of children from harm. It also detailed core hours for licensable activities within the borough.

The application documents also included details of the applicant, Frederico Scabello, and his personal licence, as well as the operating schedule which specified proposed hours for various activities. The report also referenced the Human Rights Act 1998³ and its implications for the decision-making process.