Agenda and draft minutes

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. There were no apologies received.

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 received regarding any item on the agenda.

To receive and agree the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 5 June 2024.

AGREED the minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee meeting held on Wednesday 5 June 2024.

Variation of a Premises Licence Application

Mr Charalambides enqueried whether the committee would be applying aspects of the council’s licensing policy which were unlawful.

The council’s legal adviser responded that this had only just come to their attention in the applicant’s representation; it would have been helpful to have had this in advance if there was going to be a challenge to the cumulative impact policy, and queried if there was any reason for the delay in making the representation now.

Mr Charalambides replied that the council had been on notice to get the policy lawfully correct since April 2018. When it became clear to them that the council’s policy, particularly the cumulative impact policy was unlawful, they had written to the council at the earliest opportunity to make this clear. It had been confirmed by Ms Green that the cumulative impact assessment had not been undertaken as this was a recommendation only, not law. The committee were advised they did not have to apply the policy, plus there was other criteria within the representations to consider.

The Chair conveyed that it was not the job of the licensing sub-committee to review the council’s licensing policy, Mr Charalambides comments had been taken on board and would be addressed.  

1.    The introduction by Ellie Green, Principal Licensing Officer, including:

a.    The sub-committee were to consider a variation application relating to the premises known as Shere Khan’s or Tiger Bay, located at 128 High Street, Enfield, EN3 4ES.

b.    The premises licence had been held at the address since at least 2005 when the licence was converted from the old to existing licensing regime.

c.     The premises was previously known as the Picture Palace, it was a Wetherspoons style pub, and is situated on the corner of Lincoln Road and the High Street in Ponders End on the mini roundabout junction.

d.    Although the current premises licence holder had held the licence since August 2021, the premises had only been open for 5 weeks.

e.    Their website described the premises as ‘the latest gem in the heart of Enfield offering a unique blend of exquisite Indian cuisine, a vibrant bar, and a luxurious shisha lounge. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a casual meal, celebrate a special occasion or relax with friends, Tiger Bay Enfield promises an exceptional experience in an elegant setting’. Committee Members were recommended to look at the website when they retired to get a better overview of the premises.

f.      The DPS was Mr Thavatheva, who was also the director of Tiger Bay Estates Ltd.

g.    This variation application sought to extend the opening hours and licensable activities by two hours daily, meaning a 2:30am close Sunday to Thursday and a 3:30am close Friday and Saturday, with all licensable activities ceasing 30 minutes before close. The full timings were set out in the report.

h.    The Police and Licensing Authority had objected to the extended hours sought, as they were concerned this would undermine the licencing objectives. The only exception to this being that  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.