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Declarations of personal and prejudicial interests 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. |
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Minutes: The Sub-Committee were informed that as all parties had agreed conditions, the application by Ground Round Limited for a new premises licence to provide regulated entertainment and the supply alcohol at Burger Fi (Unit 17, Building 1, Wembley Central Square, High Road, HA9 7AJ), pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 did not need to be heard.. |
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Minutes: Responsible Authority Nick Mortimer Brent Licensing Police Nicola McDonald Brent Licensing Police Esther Chan Brent Environmental Health Lavine Miller Johnson Licensing Inspector
Applicants Eleanor Sibley Agent NadarajahSivapalan Premises Licence Holder & DPS Mr Merali on behalf of local residents
Decision That the application by the Metropolitan Police for the review of a premises licence held by Mr Nadarajah Sivapalan for the premises known as Sidneys Off Licence, (216 Ealing Road, Wembley HA0 4QG) pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing act 2003 be granted with amended and additional conditions as set out in the decision notice.
The full record of the Sub-Committee’s decision and the reasons are as set out in the decision letter, set out below.
The application The Sub-Committee has given careful consideration to an application by the Police, under section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003, to review the premises licence relating to Sidney’s Off Licence 216 Ealing Road Wembley HAO 4QS. Mr Nadarajah Sivapalan is the premises licence holder and is also the designated premises supervisor (DPS). The premises is currently licensed for the sale of alcohol and to remain open from 08:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday to Saturday and from 10:00hrs until 22:30hrs Sunday.
In summary, the Police raised concerns about the following licensing objectives: prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm. The Police concerns primarily related to the sale of alcohol to a thirteen year old child on 30 October 2015, failure to display the premises licence, lack of staff training and licensing knowledge, lack of supervision by a personal licence holder and public nuisance and anti-social behaviour generated from customers drinking in the street and nearby park. The full details of the application made by the Police, amongst other information, is contained within the document pack attached to the Agenda for our meeting. This information is publicly available on the Council’s website and is therefore not repeated in detail in our decision notice.
The hearing Mr Sivapalan attended the hearing and was represented by Counsel Eleanor Sibley PC Nicola McDonald and Police Licensing Officer Nick Mortimer represented the Police. Representations were also made by Lavine Miller-Johnson Licensing Enforcement Officer and Mr Merali on behalf of local residents The decision
We have listened to all the representations and have read all the material. We have had regard to the statutory guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003, and the Council’s own licensing policy. We have taken into account our duty under section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to have due regard to the likely effect of the exercise of our discretion on, and the need to do all we reasonably can, to prevent crime and disorder in our area and the misuse of alcohol. We confirm that in making our decision we have sought to promote the licensing objectives. We also confirm that we have imposed further regulation only if satisfied that it was necessary, proportionate and appropriate to ... view the full minutes text for item 3. |
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Minutes: Responsible Authority Nick Mortimer Brent Licensing Police Lavine Miller Johnson Licensing Inspector
Applicant Ms Julia Smeardon Resident Mr Kemp
Premises Mr McGowan Premises Licence holder Luke Ponte Counsel for premises licence holder
Decision That the application by Ms Julia Smeardon for the review of a premises licence held by Mr McGowan for the premises known as McGowan’s Pub 88 (Walm Lane London NW2 4QY) pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing act 2003 be not granted subject to conditions recommended by the Licensing Service as amended
The full record of the Sub-Committee’s decision and the reasons are as set out in the decision letter, set out below.
The application The Sub-Committee has given careful consideration to an application by Julia Smeardon, under section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003, to review the premises licence relating to McGowan’s Pub 88 Walm Lane London NW2 4QY. The premises licence holders are JDMInvestments Ltd. Miss Carole Maseda is the designated premises supervisor (DPS). The premises is currently licensed for the sale of alcohol and regulated entertainment from 10:00hrs to 00:00hrs Monday to Sunday, Late Night Refreshment from 23:00hrs to 00:00hrs Monday to Sunday and to remain open from 10:00hrs to 00:30hrs Monday to Sunday. In summary, Ms Smeardon raised concerns about the following licensing objectives: prevention of crime and disorder, prevention of public nuisance, public safety and the protection of children from harm. Ms Smeardon’s concerns primarily related to the playing of very loud music accompanied by DJ using a microphone and patrons singing karaoke. Pollution from cigarette smoke, pavement fouling from cigarette buts and ash, urine, vomit, spitting, broken glass,take-away food and litter. Criminal damage. Disorderly and regularly aggressive behaviour often resulting in fights on the pavement. Drunken customers within metres of a “Drinking Control Zone” Notice, obstructing pedestrians and causing them to walk into the busy road. Customers drinking after hours and causing noise and disturbance on leaving often as late as 3-4am. The full details of the application made by the Police, amongst other information, is contained within the document pack attached to the Agenda for our meeting. This information is publicly available on the Council’s website and is therefore not repeated in detail in our decision notice. The hearing Ms Smeardon attended the hearing along with her partner Mr Kemp. Mr McGowan attended and was represented by Counsel Mr Luke Ponte Representations were also made by Lavine Miller-Johnson Licensing Enforcement Officer The decision We have listened to all the representations and have read all the material. We have had regard to the statutory guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003, and the Council’s own licensing policy. We have taken into account our duty under section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to have due regard to the likely effect of the exercise of our discretion on, and the need to do all we reasonably can, to prevent crime and disorder in our area and the misuse of alcohol. We confirm ... view the full minutes text for item 4. |