The Licensing Sub Committee of Haringey Council scheduled a meeting to consider a new premises licence application. The application was for 2A Coffee & Pool, located at 336 High Road, London, N22 8JW. The committee was expected to hear from the Licensing Officer, the applicant, and any objectors, before deliberating and reaching a decision.

Application for a New Premises Licence at 2A Coffee & Pool

The meeting was called to discuss an application for a new premises licence for 2A Coffee & Pool. Adrian Toci submitted the application, seeking permission for late night refreshment and the sale of alcohol.

The application requested the following:

• Late Night Refreshment: Friday to Saturday 23:00 to 01:30
• Sale of Alcohol: Sunday to Thursday 10:00 to 23:30, Friday to Saturday 10:00 to 01:30
  • Supply of alcohol ON the premises.
• Hours open to the public: Sunday to Thursday 10:00 to 00:00, Friday to Saturday 10:00 to 02:00

The report pack noted that representations regarding the application had been received from:

• A Noise RA (responsible authority)
• The Metropolitan Police (Met Police)
• Residents
• Planning

The report pack stated that amended timings had been agreed with the police:

• Sale of alcohol (ON sales only): Sunday–Thursday 10:00–23:30; Friday– Saturday 10:00–00:00
• Late night refreshment: Friday–Saturday 23:00–00:00
• Hours open to the public: Sunday–Thursday 10:00–00:00; Friday–Saturday 10:00–00:30
• Condition (Public Nuisance): The outside area will be closed to patrons from 22:00 hours daily.

The premises is located in a terrace of shops next to residential premises and has an outside seating area. The report pack stated that the premises was previously licensed, but that the licence was revoked after the limited company was dissolved. It also stated that the Met Police carried out a raid on 21 February 2025 for drug related reasons, and found the venue was taking part in illegal gambling, after which the premises was closed down.

Licensing Policy Considerations

The report pack included some information about Haringey Council's licensing policy¹. The policy aims to facilitate well-run and managed premises, with licence holders showing sensitivity to the impact of the premises on local residents. When relevant representations are made, the council will consider the adequacy of measures proposed to deal with the potential for public nuisance and/or public disorder. Stricter conditions regarding noise control may be demanded in areas with denser residential accommodation. Any action taken to promote the licensing objectives will be appropriate and proportionate, and directed at the causes of concern.

The report pack stated that licensing authority may not impose conditions unless its discretion has been exercised following receipt of relevant representations, and it is satisfied as a result of the hearing that it is appropriate to impose conditions to promote one or more of the four licensing objectives².

Application Details

The application, included as an appendix to the report pack, provided further details about the proposed operation of 2A Coffee & Pool. Adrian Troci was named as the applicant, with Noel Samaroo of NTAD Consultants Ltd listed as the agent. The business is registered as 2A Coffee & Pool Ltd.

The application described the premises as a:

CAFE, ON - LICENCE and POOL ROOM - LATE NIGHT REFRESHMENT - NO REGULATED ENTERTAINMENT

The operating schedule included with the application stated that the premises would operate as a café and pool lounge, providing a safe, relaxed, and sociable environment for customers to enjoy coffee, light meals, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages. It stated that the premises would not operate as a bar or nightclub and would not provide any form of regulated entertainment³. The operating schedule outlined steps intended to be taken to promote the four licensing objectives, including measures to prevent crime and disorder, promote public safety, prevent public nuisance, and protect children from harm. These included the installation of a CCTV system, the maintenance of an incident log, the operation of a 'Challenge 25' policy⁴, and a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs and antisocial behaviour.

Representations

The report pack included representations from various parties.

PC Denham, North Area Licensing Officer, stated that the police did not agree with the requested timings and suggested alternative hours in line with local premises. PC Denham also requested a condition that the outside area be closed to patrons at 22:00 hours. PC Denham stated that if the applicant agreed to these conditions, the police would withdraw their representations.

Amir Darvish, Licensing & Nuisance Officer, outlined several concerns and recommendations following a review of the premises. These included issues with the fire exit door, CCTV coverage, and the need for confirmation of the premises capacity. Amir Darvish recommended a number of conditions to be added to any licence granted, covering the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children.

A representation from a local resident, identified as Je, raised concerns about antisocial behaviour, violence, and public disorder in the area. The resident stated that the licence, if granted, would increase antisocial behaviour, particularly at weekends. Concerns were also raised about smoking outside the premises, noise levels, and parking issues.

Russell Quick, Principal Planning Enforcement Officer, raised concerns that the proposed use of the premises may require full planning permission. Russell Quick noted that if the use commences and is found to be predominantly a drinking establishment, formal enforcement action may be taken.

Recommendation

The report pack stated that, in considering the representations received, the sub-committee could:

• Grant the application as requested
• Grant the application whilst imposing additional conditions and/or altering in any way the proposed operating schedule.
• Exclude any licensable activities to which the application relates.
• Reject the whole or part of the application.

The report pack noted that members of the licensing sub committee could not modify the conditions or reject the whole or part of the application merely because it considers it desirable to do so, and that any decision must be appropriate in order to promote the licensing objectives.