The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to consider a new premises licence application for Cafe Marina. The application, submitted by JUBORAJ GROUP OF COMPANY LTD, sought permission to supply alcohol and provide late-night refreshment at Unit 4a Excel Marina, Canning Town, E16 1AT. Several local residents had submitted representations objecting to the application on grounds related to the licensing objectives.

New Premises Licence Application - Cafe Marina

The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee was scheduled to hear and determine an application for a new premises licence for Cafe Marina, located at Unit 4a Excel Marina, Canning Town, E16 1AT. The applicant, JUBORAJ GROUP OF COMPANY LTD, had applied for permission to supply alcohol and provide late-night refreshment.

The proposed operating hours for the supply of alcohol were from 12:00 to 23:30 from Sunday to Thursday, and 12:00 to 00:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Late-night refreshment was proposed to be available from 23:00 to 23:30 from Sunday to Thursday, and 23:00 to 00:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. The premises were scheduled to be open to the public from 09:00 to 00:00 from Sunday to Thursday, and 09:00 to 00:30 on Fridays and Saturdays.

The application had received representations from four residents who objected on the grounds of crime and disorder, prevention of public nuisance, protection of young people from harm, and public safety. These residents expressed concerns about potential noise, increased crime, and public nuisance, particularly with the proposed late operating hours.

The applicant's agent had offered to revise the terminal hour for the supply of alcohol to 23:00, which was communicated to the residents. One resident, Peter Winter, indicated that 23:00 would be an acceptable time for the premises to close, but still expressed concerns about the number of licensed premises in the area and potential noise levels.

The report pack indicated that the premises had not held a licence previously. The Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider the application, any valid representations received, and determine whether to grant the licence. The Licensing Act 2003¹ governs the process for granting and regulating licences for the sale of alcohol and other licensable activities.