Issue - meetings

Application for a new premises licence.

RECEIVED the application made by Mr Ugur Tekagac for a new Premises Licence at the premises known as and situated at Oncu Food Centre, 848-852 Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 6UD.

NOTED

1.    The introductory statement of Ellie Green, Principal Licensing Officer, including:

a.   This premises has not held a premises licence previously as it was The Direct Boot store prior to becoming an off-licence/ supermarket.

b.   The applicant, Mr Ugur Tekagac, was requesting the hours the premises are open to the public are 24 hours daily and supply of alcohol (off supply only) 08:00 to 00:00 (midnight) daily.

c.   The premises was not in one of the Enfield Cumulative Impact Areas.

d.   Objections have been received by two local residents (but unable to attend personally), detailed on pages 14 and 15 of the agenda pack – based on crime prevention and noise nuisance issues.

2.    The introductory statement by Mr Graham Hopkins, GT Licensing Consultants, on behalf of Oncu Food Centre:

a.   Mr Ugur Tekagac has eight years previous experience of running an off licence, the last two of which have been in Edmonton.  He has had a personal licence for the last four years.

b.   Mr Hopkins highlighted the fact that the police had not attended the meeting or set out any specific instructions following the objections received in writing by the two objectors (who also did not attend). He asked for this to be viewed in favour of the applicant.

c.   Mr Hopkins confirmed that Mr Ugur Tekagac fully intends to abide by the four licensing objectives.

1. To prevent crime and disorder, it is proposed to install a CCTV system.

2. To promote public safety, all fittings and apparatus therein is to be maintained at all times in good order and in a safe condition. The premises will have a sign stated “Members only” and if not a member, will be dismissed before entry.

3.  To prevent public nuisance, notices are to be displayed at exits requesting the public to respect the needs of local residents and to leave the premises and the area quietly. A phone number will be publicised at the front of the shop for any concerned residents to ring if any nuisance is identified.

4.  To prevent children from harm, a Proof of Age scheme will operate at the premises and all staff will be trained to implement this.

d.    In response to Councillor Bond’s query, Mr Hopkins confirmed that Mr Ugur Tekagac has ordered litter bins and these will be installed at the front of the premises once received, with the promise to empty them regularly.

RESOLVED that

1.         In accordance with the principles of Section 100(a) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the press and public from the meeting for this item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 7 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act.

The Panel retired, with the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 484