Agenda and minutes

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

There were no apologies for absence.

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 to review a premises licence.

RECEIVED the application made by the Licensing Authority for the review of the Premises Licence held by Mr Uygar Altun at the premises known as and situated at Asya Wine Centre, 495 Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5XH.

NOTED

1.         The opening statement of Mark Galvayne, Principal Licensing Officer, that a request for the adjournment of the hearing had been received this morning on behalf of the Premises Licence Holder.

2.         The statement of Mr Philip Howarth, Barrister, representing Mr Uygar Altun, (Premises Licence Holder and Designated Premises Supervisor), that he had just met Mr Altun and may need to take some further instructions from him, but he would be asking for an adjournment because a number of matters had arisen in respect of an application to vary the Designated Premises Supervisor. However, the panel may first wish to hear the full introduction by the Principal Licensing Officer.

3.         The introductory statement of Mark Galvayne, Principal Licensing Officer, including the following points:

a.  This was an application to review the Premises Licence of Asya Wine Centre.

b.  The review was brought by the Licensing Authority.

c.  The Licensing Authority considers that it is appropriate to revoke the Premises Licence, in order to support the prevention of crime and disorder licensing objective.

d.  The application was supported by the Metropolitan Police Service, who also considered that it was appropriate to seek revocation of the licence.

e.  All parties had received a bundle of colour photographs, which were referred to on page 13 of the agenda in respect of the licence inspection on 11 July 2014 as Appendix 1.

f.  Additional information in respect of the Licensing Authority representation dated 6 February 2015 and admitted by the Chair on 9 February 2015 had been circulated to all parties.

g.  The licence had been held by Uygar Altun since 24 April 2006.

h.  Uygar Altun had also been the Designated Premises Supervisor since 22 May 2009.

i.  This morning, solicitors on behalf of Mr Altun had made valid an application to vary the Designated Premises Supervisor from Uygar Altun to Halil Bolat. This was requested to be made with immediate effect in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 s.13.

j.  The Police had two weeks to consider the variation application. If the Police considered it suitable, the application would be granted and Mr Bolat’s name would be added to the licence as Designated Premises Supervisor. If the Police made an objection, a hearing of the Licensing Sub Committee must be called.

k.  The Premises Licence would still be held by Uygar Altun and Mr Altun would remain the named Designated Premises Supervisor and be deemed to have the responsibilities of that position for the next two weeks.

4.         The statement of Mr Philip Howarth, Barrister, in clarification, including the following points:

a.  One of the reasons that an application had been submitted to vary the Designated Premises Supervisor was to address many of the concerns raised by the responsible authorities.

b.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 405.

To receive and agree the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 21 January 2015.

RECEIVED the minutes of the meeting held on 21 January 2015.

AGREED that the minutes of the meeting held on 21 January 2015 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.