Agenda and minutes

The Chair welcomed all those present and explained the order of the meeting.

Members are asked to declare any disclosable pecuniary, other pecuniary or non pecuniary interests relating to items on the agenda.

NOTED that there were no declarations of interest in respect of items on the agenda.

Application for a new premises licence.

RECEIVED the application made by Starfish & Coffee House Limited for the premises known as and situated at The Starfish & Coffee, 92 Aldermans Hill, London, N13 4PP for a new Premises Licence.

NOTED

1.    The introductory statement of Charlotte Palmer, Licensing Enforcement Officer, on behalf of the Licensing Authority, including the following points:

a.  The venue was previously an estate agents and had therefore never had a premises licence.

b.  The application for a new premises licence had been made by Mr Aykut Hilmi on behalf of Starfish & Coffee House Limited.

c.  The hours sought were as set out on page 1 of the agenda pack.

d.  The application had been considered by the Police and the Licensing Authority and, following agreement on modified conditions, their representations were withdrawn.

e.  A further 12 representations had been made against the application and two representations in support, from interested parties who were local residents. The representations were set out in Annex 03 to the report.

f.  The applicant had attempted to mediate with objectors, but only two interested parties attended the meeting. No representations were subsequently withdrawn or amended.

g.  The interested parties’ representations were based on concerns related to the licensing objectives of public safety, prevention of crime and disorder, and prevention of public nuisance. There were concerns about the outside seating area in particular, noise, traffic and parking, intimidation by customers, littering, and about what future owners might do.

h.  Interested parties 3 and 8 had proposed modifications to a licence to limit opening hours until 16:00/16:30 Sunday to Friday and to 18:00 Saturday, and to 21:00 one night per month.

i.  A street trading licence had been granted in September 2015, permitting outside seating at the venue.

j.  A temporary event notice was in place on 17/10/15, and no complaints had been made to the Council.

k.  Recent legislation changes relating to regulated entertainment were highlighted, as set out in Para 4 of the report.

l.  The licence would be in the name of Starfish & Coffee Limited, not Mr Hilmi. Mr and Mrs Hilmi were directors of the company and were present at this hearing.

m.  IP7, Mr Younger, was acting as spokesperson for the interested parties and on behalf of Fox Lane and District Residents’ Association. IP3, IP10 and IP11 were also present at this hearing.

n.  In response to Members’ queries regarding the street trading licence, Charlotte Palmer advised that this had been referred to for information as some of the representations related to the outside tables and chairs. That licence was separate from today’s hearing. Interested parties confirmed that they were aware of the situation and understood that they were without an ability to object to the street trading licence.

2.    The statement of Mr Colin Younger, on behalf of the interested parties, including the following points:

a.  He highlighted that stricter conditions may be applied where a premises was in or adjacent to residential areas, so that disturbance could be avoided.

b.  The main  ...  view the full minutes text for item 202.

Application to review a premises licence.

RECEIVED the application made by the Metropolitan Police for a review of the Premises Licence held by Mrs Ishil Bursuk at the premises known as and situated at The Black Horse, Public House, 179 Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5JH. Also, supplementary information included in the supplementary agenda pack.

NOTED

1.    The introductory statement of Charlotte Palmer, Licensing Enforcement Officer, on behalf of the Licensing Authority, including the following points:

a.  The review application was brought by the Police, in relation to the licensing objectives of the prevention of crime and disorder, and public safety.

b.  There had been a number of incidents of concern over the last two years, and a more serious incident on 6/8/15.

c.  The Police sought a suspension of the licence for one month and until the conditions had been implemented and checked; the removal of the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS); and reduction in hours and licensable activities.

d.  She understood that Licensing Authority officers, Police, and the Premises Licence Holder and solicitor had met and had discussions prior to this hearing.

e.  All parties had agreed that it would be appropriate for the licence to be suspended for a minimum of one week rather than one month, and the relevant condition to be amended.

f.  In respect of the DPS, a new DPS had been appointed and application made though not yet issued.

g.  In respect of the reduction in licensable activities and hours, it had been agreed that hours for sale of alcohol should be 10:00 - 23:00 daily; films 10:00 – 23:00 every day; indoor sporting events 12:00 – 23:00; and removal of late night refreshment provisions.

h.  Recent legislation changes relating to regulated entertainment were highlighted, as set out in Para 5 of the report.

i.  Progress had therefore been made since yesterday and since publication of the supplementary agenda pack, with minor amendments made to proposed conditions. All conditions were agreed between all parties with the exception of Condition 19 in relation to introduction of SIA accredited door staff from the hours of 20:00 until close every day.

j.  As there had been agreement in respect of the Licensing Authority representation, this representation had now been withdrawn.

k.  Police had CCTV footage from the venue from 6/8/15 available if members wished to view it.

l.  As a result of the discussions and agreements between parties this morning, there would not be the need to receive as much detailed information at this hearing as there would at a disputed hearing.

2.    The statement of Ms Emma Dring, Barrister on behalf of the Metropolitan Police Service, including the following points:

a.  Largely the parties had agreed on an appropriate way forward and it was for the sub-committee to consider the appropriate steps to take.

b.  She set out why the agreed steps were considered appropriate.

c.  The reasons for bringing the review were set out clearly in PC Marsh’s statement in the agenda pack, triggered by the assault on 6/8/15. Mrs Bursuk  ...  view the full minutes text for item 203.

To receive and agree the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 16 September 2015.

RECEIVED the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 16 September 2015.

AGREED that the minutes of the meeting held on 16 September 2015 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.