The Licensing Sub Committee convened to address several licensing matters, including applications for premises licence variations and a new premise licence. Decisions were made regarding German Doner Kebab, KFC, and Smoky Boys, with considerations spanning from extended hours for late-night refreshment to concerns over cumulative impact and public nuisance.

Smoky Boys, 133 Whitechapel Road

The sub-committee considered an application for a new premise licence for Smoky Boys, 133 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DT. After agreements were made with the police, the sub-committee approved the application for recorded music until 9pm every day, late night refreshment until midnight on Sundays to Thursdays and 1am on Fridays and Saturdays, and opening times until midnight on Sundays to Thursdays and 1am on Fridays and Saturdays.

The council received objections from the Licensing Authority, Environmental Protection, and a resident. The primary concerns related to the location of the premises within the Brick Lane Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ) and the potential for public nuisance.

The applicant, Amerr Venture Limited, trading as Smoky Boys, initially sought a licence that included the sale of alcohol and extended hours for late-night refreshment. However, following discussions with the police, the applicant agreed to withdraw the sale of alcohol from the application and reduce the proposed hours.

The Licensing Authority, in its representation, highlighted that the area had recently been added to the Brick Lane CIZ due to an increase in crime and disorder. The authority argued that the onus was on the applicant to demonstrate why the application should be granted and that it would not have a negative cumulative effect on the area.

Environmental Protection raised concerns about the lack of a noise management plan and the potential for noise disturbance, particularly given the premises' location within the CIZ.

A resident, Mr Hart, expressed concerns about potential noise and odour issues, referencing a pre-existing extraction flue pipe/chimney at the property.

In response to the objections, the applicant submitted a noise management plan and a customer dispersal policy. The applicant also agreed to reduce the proposed hours of operation and remove the sale of alcohol from the application.

The police agreed to withdraw their representation following the applicant's agreement to the revised hours and conditions.

The sub-committee noted that the premises had a historical licence as a public house, and the applicant intended to continue operating within this established use class. The sub-committee also considered the applicant's agreement to the revised hours and conditions, as well as the measures proposed to prevent public nuisance and crime and disorder.

Ultimately, the sub-committee determined that the application could be granted with the agreed-upon conditions and reduced hours.

KFC, 381 Mile End Road

The sub-committee considered an application for a variation of a premises licence for KFC, 381 Mile End Road, London E3 4QS, seeking to extend late night refreshment hours until 4am every day. The decision was postponed.

The council received objections from both Environmental Protection and the Metropolitan Police Service. These objections cited concerns over the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm.

Environmental Protection raised concerns about the potential for noise disturbance to nearby residential premises, particularly during the late-night hours.

The Metropolitan Police highlighted the area's existing issues with robberies, theft, drug dealing, and anti-social behaviour. They argued that extending the opening hours would likely exacerbate these problems and place an increased demand on emergency services. PC Kieran Wells, representing the Metropolitan Police, stated that the police had serious concerns about the licence holder being able to uphold the licensing objectives.

The police also raised concerns about the potential for increased anti-social behaviour, noise nuisance, vehicle crime, and violence, as well as risks to cyclists using the cycle lane at night.

The sub-committee ultimately deferred the decision on the application, presumably to allow for further consideration of the issues raised and potential mitigation measures.

German Doner Kebab, 207 Mile End Road

The sub-committee considered an application for a variation of a premises licence for German Doner Kebab, 207 Mile End Road, London E1 4AA. The decision was postponed.

The application sought to extend the hours for the provision of late night refreshment and to add recorded music as a licensable activity.

The council received one representation from a resident, Rosalind McGinley, who objected to the application on the grounds of public nuisance. Ms McGinley expressed concerns about potential noise from customers and delivery couriers, as well as loitering outside the premises.

The sub-committee deferred the decision on the application to a later date, likely to allow the applicant time to address the concerns raised and to submit additional information.