Agenda item
Application by Adwood Catering Limited for a variation to premises licence for 'Royal Majestic Suite, 196 Willesden Lane NW6 7PR' pursuant to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003
Decision:
That the application by Adwood Catering Limited for a variation to the premises licence for 'Royal Majestic Suite, 196 Willesden Lane NW6 7PR' be granted.
Minutes:
The Senior Regulatory Services Manager explained that the application was made by Adwood Catering Limited for a variation to premises licence for 'Royal Majestic Suite, 196 Willesden Lane NW6 7PR' for the supply of alcohol and regulated entertainment. It was explained that one representation had been received from a resident.
The applicant’s daughter, Louise Francis was invited to make her representation. She informed the Committee that her parents were the owners and proprietors of the premises for the last 43 years and prior to that, it had been run in a similar fashion for a further 20 years. The premises had remained in its original form for over 75 years and used as a function venue which subsequently meant that music would be played even though it was situated in a residential area. It was explained that the premises had not been expanded despite the commercial benefits that could be achieved due to the applicant’s wishing to maintain a strong relationship with neighbours and be part of the community. The venue had not held club/party nights despite being approached and it was confirmed that the applicants’ took their responsibilities seriously by keeping noise within permitted levels and upgrading the venue over time to include air-conditioning to avoid windows being opened. The applicants’ felt that music was an important part of a celebration and felt it would be unreasonable to expect a couple celebrating their wedding day to conclude at 10pm. The applicant’s daughter highlighted that the complaint and objection received was regarding music being played on Sunday evenings and due to the multicultural area, it was felt that it would not be possible to cease functions on a Sunday, particularly as Jewish weddings were not permitted on a Friday or Saturday. It was noted that over a 40 year period the PLH attended every function and only two complaints had been received which were acted upon, subsequently the Police had never had to be called to the premises.
During questions of the applicant it was confirmed that they had not had any contact which the Environmental Health Noise Team as they had not been called to the premises. The applicant’s confirmed they would be willing to engage if the occasion arose.
The Senor Regulatory Services Manager read a statement from the objector who was unable to attend the hearing. The objector highlighted that they had rarely been disturbed on a Sunday night after 11pm and on the two occasions where this had occurred it was prior to 11.30pm. The Senior Regulatory Services Manager highlighted that the objector had been advised on numerous occasions to contact the Noise Team but had failed to do so therefore the complaint could not be substantiated.
The applicant’s daughter concluded that her parents were respectful of their neighbours and regularly monitored noise throughout a function to ensure accordance with appropriate levels. She felt that had the venue be playing music to an inappropriate level, a greater number of complaints would have been received in the 43 year period in which they had been operating the premises.
The Senior Regulatory Services Manager concluded that regulated entertainment was permitted until 11pm at a premise with fewer than 200 patrons.
The meeting was adjourned at 8.02pm whilst the Committee made their decision and reconvened at 8.07pm and informed all parties of the decision.
RESOLVED:-
That the application by Adwood Catering Limited for a variation to premises licence for 'Royal Majestic Suite, 196 Willesden Lane NW6 7PR' be granted.
Supporting documents:
- adwood-report, item 3. PDF 45 KB
- adwood-application, item 3. PDF 263 KB
- adwood-old-licence-plan, item 3. PDF 1017 KB
- adwood-resident-objection, item 3. PDF 24 KB
- adwood-agent-letter-to-go-to-hearing, item 3. PDF 91 KB