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Declarations of Personal and Prejudicial Interests (if any) Members are invited to declare at this stage of the meeting, any relevant financial or other interest in the items on this agenda. Minutes: None declared. |
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Application by Kentucky Fried Chicken for a Variation of Premises Licence for 'KFC' (167 Edgware Road, London, NW9 6LP) pursuant to the Licensing Act 2003 The application is to vary the premises licence to be permitted to provide late night refreshments from 23.00 until 01.00 the next day Sunday to Thursday and until 02.00 the following day Friday and Saturday. Decision: that the application by Kentucky Fried Chicken for a Variation of the Premises Licence for ‘KFC’ (167 Edgware Road, London, NW9 6LP) pursuant to the Licensing Act 2003 be granted with a condition.
(i) that the following hours for the provision of licensable activities be agreed:-
(a) that the hours during which the applicant is permitted to supply late night refreshment as set out in Box L of the operating schedule be:
Sunday to Thursday – 23.00 to 01.00 (the following day) Friday and Saturday – 23.00 to 02.00 (the following day)
(b) that the hours during which the applicant is permitted to remain open to the public as set out in Box O of the operating schedule be:
Sunday to Thursday – 10.00 to 01.00 (the following day) Friday and Saturday – 10.00 to 02.00 (the following day)
(ii) that the following condition be attached to the licence:-
that the applicant provide an extra bin outside the front of the premises and ensure that the bin is cleared regularly and not be allowed to overflow.
The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee (B) acknowledged that the premises was located in a busy area but felt that there was no evidence that an extra hour to the existing licence would lead to noise nuisance in the vicinity. However, it acknowledged the concerns raised by residents concerning litter and felt that the condition attached would address these concerns and accordingly approved the application with this condition added. Minutes: Interested Parties Making Representations
Councillor J Moher (representing local residents who had made representations) A. Ambjocke, G. McBain, N. Lala and L. Pindoria (local residents) made written representations but were not present at the meeting.
Applicant and Applicant’s Representative
Lordes Barnes (Applicant’s representative) Ms Yousef, an employee of the applicant, attended in support.
Alan Howarth (Health Safety and Licensing Manager) introduced the matter and confirmed that the applicant, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) was seeking an additional 30 minutes to serve late night refreshment Sunday to Thursday and an additional hour on Friday and Saturday. Members noted that the Police had withdrawn their representation after agreeing on conditions to be attached to the licence with the applicant.
Interested Parties Making Representations
Councillor J Moher, speaking on behalf of local residents who had made representations, confirmed that he had been asked to speak on their behalf. He referred to the petition in the written representation and advised that the signatories lived directly opposite the premises concerned. He stated that the area already suffered from excessive noise which residents had frequently complained about and that the Police had recently issued a dispersal order to the area. In light of this, he expressed surprise that the Police had withdrawn their representation. The Sub-Committee heard that the nature of the food on sale attracted younger people to the area who were often the cause of noise and disturbance. Excessive litter was also a major concern with bins often overflowing which attracted foxes and rats to the area. Councillor J Moher felt that the applicant did not have a good record in keeping the area around their premises clean under the existing hours and despite the Head Office of KFC being alerted to concern about litter, no response had been received. In addition, crime and disorder was a problem in the area, especially at weekends, and therefore Councillor J Moher did not think an extension of the hours was appropriate.
During discussion, Councillor Gupta asked who was responsible for the bin that was overflowing and would the litter issue be helped by an extra bin being provided. He also sought further details with regard to the recent dispersal orders. The Chair asked Councillor J Moher whether he felt that the noise was caused by those passing through the area or by visitors to the KFC.
In reply, Councillor J Moher stated that he understood that KFC were responsible for the upkeep of the bin and he explained that there had been a second bin but this had since vanished. Although an additional bin would be welcomed, it would not address the concerns about excessive noise late at night and a particular problem was young people congregating on the balcony of a block of flats just behind the premises where drinking and drug taking was taking place. Members noted that the Safer Neighbourhood Team had identified the area as a trouble spot in January 2010 and although a dispersal order had been applied recently, ... view the full minutes text for item 2. |
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Application by Vitor Sebastiao Aleixo Pedroso for a Premises Licence for 'Manos Grill' (1026 Harrow Road, London, NW10 5NN) pursuant to the Licensing Act 2003 The application for a premises licence is to be permitted to provide recorded music, the supply of alcohol and refreshments from 08.00 until 23.00 Monday to Thursday and until 02.00 the following day Friday and Saturday and from 10.00 until 23.00 Sunday and for the premises to be open from 07.00 Monday to Saturday and from 10.00 Sunday. Decision: that the application by Vitor Sebastiao Aleixo Pedroso for a Premises Licence for ‘Manos Grill’ (1026 Harrow Road, London, NW10 5NN) pursuant to the Licensing Act 2003 be granted.
that the following hours for the provision of licensable activities be agreed:-
(a) that the hours during which the applicant is permitted to supply late night refreshment as set out in Box L of the operating schedule be:
Friday and Saturday – 23.00 to 00.00
(b) that the hours during which the applicant is permitted to supply alcohol as set out in Box M of the operating schedule be:
Monday to Thursday – 08.00 to 23.00 Friday and Saturday – 08.00 to 00.00 Sunday – 10.00 to 23.00
(c) that the hours during which the applicant is permitted to remain open to the public as set out in Box O of the operating schedule be:
Monday to Thursday – 07.00 to 23.30 Friday and Saturday – 07.00 to 00.30 (the following day) Sunday – 10.00 to 23.30
The application under Box F of the operating schedule (recorded music) was refused.
The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee (B) acknowledged the concerns raised by residents with regard to noise and public nuisance in a residential area. However, it felt these could be addressed by restricting the hours of licensable activities and by not permitting recorded music. It was noted that the applicant had indicated that they intended to play background music only and therefore did not need recorded music as a licensable activity on the premises licence. Minutes: Interested Parties Making Representations
James Price (local resident) Iman Harb, M. Morgan, Koulla Rousou, P. French and one other local resident (name not disclosed) made written representations, but were neither present nor represented at the meeting.
Applicant and Applicant’s Representative
Manuel Rocha (applicant’s representative) Vitor Sebastian Alexio Pedro, the applicant, attended in support.
Alan Howarth (Health Safety and Licensing Manager) introduced the matter and drew Members’ attention to the requests made in the application. He confirmed that he had received a letter from the police confirming that their representation had been withdrawn after agreeing conditions to be attached to the licence with the applicant.
Interested Parties Making Representations
James Price (local resident) began by stating that the application, if granted, would mean the premises opening much later than other licensed premises in the area and he expressed concern that the nature of the premises would fundamentally change from being a restaurant to a late night bar. Members heard that the premises currently closed at 10.30pm and if these times were retained and the premises remained a restaurant, that this would be acceptable. James Price stated that the premises were located in a quiet, residential area and it would not be appropriate to give approval for it to become a late night bar and he expressed concern that it could set a precedent for similar applications in the area. James Price confirmed that he lived just two doors down from the premises and that noise, including those from customers smoking outside, was a concern, especially as he left home for work early each day.
Councillor Gupta sought clarification concerning complaints made about noise before the present owner had acquired the premises which he noted was not presently sound insulated. He enquired about opening times for other licensed premises in the area and whether they provided music. He also asked whether customers making noise outside the premises was a problem now and what the width of the pavement outside the premises was. The Chair also sought further clarification with regard to any present noise issues.
The question was also posed as to whether it would be acceptable if provision for recorded music was not included on the premises licence, in view that the applicant may only be intending to play background music.
In reply, James Price stated that there noise from the premises or customers standing on the pavement outside was not presently a problem, however if the premises opened later, there would be concerns that this could lead to excessive noise late at night, especially on the pavement as there was no smoking area within the licensed area. Under the previous owners, there had been incidents of excessive noise when the premises had operated as a bar. James Price added, however, that the applicant had indicated that they did not intend to play amplified music. The Sub-Committee heard that other licensed premises in the area closed around 10.00 - 10.30pm, apart from a large public house approximately 500 yards ... view the full minutes text for item 3. |
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Application by Brent Police for a Review of the Premises Licence for 'Conways 3' (2-3 Holmstall Parade, Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, HA8 5HX) pursuant to the Licensing Act 2003 The grounds of the review of the premises licence are on the prevention of public nuisance. Decision: The Sub-Committee was informed that this application had been deferred by Health Safety and Licensing after the premises licence holder and the responsible authority making the representation had requested that this application be deferred and accordingly this matter did not need to be considered. Minutes: The Sub-Committee was informed that this application had been deferred by Health Safety and Licensing after the premises licence holder and the responsible authority making the representation had requested that this application be deferred and accordingly this matter did not need to be considered. |