Agenda and minutes

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

Cllr Derek Levy kindly chaired the meeting in the absence of Cllr Chris Bond and all other members were present as expected.

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

There were no declarations of interest.

Application for a new premises licence.

RECEIVED the application for a new premises licence at Hertford Road Sports & Social Club at the premises situated at 99 Hertford Road, Edmonton, London, N9 7EE in the name of Mr Metin Tarlacick. 

NOTED

1.    Before commencing the hearing of the above application, the Chairman was advised by the Principal Licensing Officer she had received a communication from the applicant's representative.

2.    The introductory statement of Ellie Green, Principal Licensing Officer, including the following points:

a.    On the morning of the hearing, an email was received from the Anva Architects, the agent for the applicant, requesting an adjournment/postponement of the hearing for the future date in order to make changes to the planning application. It was also advised they were unable to contact their legal advisor.  The principal licensing officer had tried to contact the applicants to find out more information, without success.

b.    Having consulted his colleagues, the Chairman stated they rejected the request for an adjournment/postponement. The principal reason was the licensing application can be heard on its own merits, without there even being planning permission in place.

c.    It was also felt that the applicant had plenty of time from 16^th April (when they were notified of the hearing date) to raise any concerns that would require adjournment.

3.    The licensing sub-committee having dealt with this initial matter, the Principal Licensing Officer proceeded to introduce the substantive application:

a.    This application was for a new premises licence in the name of Mr   Metin Tarlacick.  There is a current Club Premises Certificate in place in the name of Edmonton United Service Limited.

b.    Recent changes to the Licensing Act 2003, affecting licence requirements for recorded and live music were highlighted.

c.    Reference was made to 5.5 of the Licensing Sub-Committee Report, advising that the premises are located in the Edmonton Cumulative Impact Policy (CIP) Area and this policy therefore applies to this application.

d.    In this respect, no further information has been forthcoming from the applicant.

4.    The statement by PC Martyn Fisher, on behalf of the Metropolitan Police Service, included the following points:

a.    The premises in question is one of 4 CIP areas, one being Edmonton.

b.    The hours requested are outside core hours and outside the quoted policy statement in respect of refreshments and recorded music.

c.    There is a presumption that the application will be refused as outlined in the CIP as the area in question is of concern to the Police with previously reported crime and disorder incidents and changes to the core hours are likely to lead to increases in incidents, disturbances and public nuisances, therefore recommendation is for refusal.

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

a.    Confirmation that the premises is in a CIP area.

b.    The applicant has not provided any additional information; therefore the CIP should not apply to them as the additional hours could lead to disturbances due to a residential  ...  view the full minutes text for item 14.

To receive and agree the minutes of the meetings held on:

Wednesday 1 April 2015

and

Wednesday 29 April 2015

RECEIVED the minutes of the meeting of the meetings held on Wednesday 1^st April 2015 and Wednesday 29^th April 2015.

AGREED that the minutes of the meetings held on Wednesday 1^st April 2015 and Wednesday 29^th April 2015 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.