Agenda and minutes

Licensing Sub-Committee (1) - Thursday 22nd September, 2022 10.00 am

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Contact: Sarah Craddock, Committee and Councillor Co-ordinator  Email:  scraddock@westminster.gov.uk Tel: 07790980186

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1.

Membership

To report any changes to the membership.

Minutes:

1.1       It was noted that were no changes to the Membership.

2.

Declarations of Interest

To receive declarations by Members and Officers of the existence and nature of any pecuniary interests or any other significant interest in matters on this agenda.

Minutes:

2.1       There were no declarations of interest.

1.

Unit B1108 Safe Store Self Storage, 2 Burwood Place, W2 2HN pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Ward
CIA*
SCZ
**

Site Name & Address

Application
Type

Licensing Reference No.

Hyde Park

 

* None

 

** Edgware Road

Unit B1108

Safe Store Self Storage

2 Burwood Place

W2 2HN

 

New Premises Licence

22/06496/LIPN

*Cumulative Impact Area
** Special Consideration Zone

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE NO. 1

 

22 September 2022

 

Membership:           Councillor Aziz Toki (Chair) Councillor Angela Piddock and Councillor Tim Mitchell

 

Officer Support        Legal Adviser:         Horatio Chance

                                Policy Officer:          Daisy Gadd

                                Committee Officer: Jack Robinson-Young

                                 Presenting Officer: Karyn Abbott

 

 

Application for a New Premises Licence in respect of Unit B1108 Safe Store Self Storage 2 Burwood Place London W2 2HN 22/06496/LIPN

 

Other parties present: Amrishbhai Jadav on behalf of Booze Drink Runners Ltd (Applicant), Maxwell Koduah (Environmental Health), PC Tom Stewart (Metropolitan Police), Richard Brown Westminster Licensing Project, John Zamit (Chairman South-East Bayswater Residents Association)

 

                                                     Full Decision

 

Summary of Application

 

The Sub-Committee has determined an application for a New Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 (“The Act”) in respect of Unit B1108, Safe Store Self Storage 2 Burwood Place London W2 2HN (“The Premises”).  The Premises is a storage unit and will be used for the purposes of storing alcohol which will be prepared for online sales through Deliveroo and Ubereats by delivery outside of the core hours policy.

 

The Premises are located within the Hyde Park Ward and Edgware Road Special Consideration Zone. The Applicant has provided a response to questions raised by the Metropolitan Police Service which can be found at Appendix 2 of the agenda report. There is no policy presumption to refuse the application however, this is subject to the Applicant satisfying the requirements of the Edgware Road SCZ contained on page 57 of the City Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy and the reasons for the policy contained also on pages 53-54 (Paragraphs D37-D46 refers). The matter was assessed on its individual merits having regard to the evidence before the Licensing Sub-Committee and the promotion of the licensing objectives.

 

There is a resident count of 295.

 

Premises

 

Unit B1108

Safe Store Self Storage

2 Burwood Place

London

W2 2HN

 

 

Applicant

 

Booze Drinks Runners Ltd

 

Cumulative Impact Area

 

None

 

Ward

 

Hyde Park

 

Special Consideration Zone

 

Edgware Road

 

Activities and Hours applied for

 

Sale by retail of Alcohol (Off the Premises)

 

Monday to Sunday 00:00 to 23:59

 

Opening Hours of the Premises

 

Monday to Sunday 00:00 to 23:59

 

Representations received

 

        Metropolitan Police (PC Tom Stewart)

        Environmental Health (Maxwell Koduah)

        2 Residents Association (Water Gardens Resident Association & South-East Bayswater Residents Association)

        15 Local Residents (Objecting)

        1 Westminster Councillor (Cllr Karen Scarborough)

 

Summary of issues raised by objectors

 

·       The Environmental Health service raised objection on the grounds that the application is likely to undermine both the preventing of public nuisance and prevention of protecting public safety licensing objectives.

·       The Metropolitan Police Service raised objection on the basis that the application was likely to undermine the prevention of crime and disorder licensing objective.

·       The Water Gardens Residents Association raised concerns around the densely population nature of the apartment building directly above the safe storage units, with particular concerns about the sale of alcohol 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Local residents objected to the application on the grounds of the constant sale  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.

2.

The Office Group, 91 Wimpole Street, W1G 0EF pdf icon PDF 921 KB

Ward
CIA*
SCZ
**

Site Name & Address

Application
Type

Licensing Reference No.

West End

 

* None

 

** None

The Office Group

91 Wimpole Street

W1G 0EF

 

Premises Licence Variation

22/06708/LIPV

*Cumulative Impact Area
** Special Consideration Zone

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

22 SEPTEMBER 2022

 

Membership:           Councillor Aziz Toki (Chair) Councillor Angela Piddock and Councillor Tim Mitchell

 

Officer Support        Legal Adviser:         Horatio Chance

                                Policy Officer:          Daisy Gadd

                                Committee Officer: Jack Robinson-Young

                                 Presenting Officer: Karyn Abbott

 

 

Application for a Variation Premises Licence in respect of The Office Group 91 Wimpole Street London W1G 0EF 22/06708/LIPV

 

Other parties present: Craig Baylis (Kinglsey Napley LLP), Maxwell Koduah (Environmental Health Service), Alan Dorin (Local resident).

 

                                                     Full Decision

 

Premises

 

The Office Group

91 Wimpole Street

London

W1G 0EF

 

Premises Licence Holder

 

The Office Group Properties Limited

 

Cumulative Impact Area

 

None

 

Ward

 

West End

 

Special Consideration Zone

 

None

 

Summary of Application

 

The Sub-Committee has determined an application for a Variation of a Premises under the Licensing Act 2003 (“The Act”) in respect of The Office Group 91 Wimpole Street London W1G 0EF(“The Premises”). The Premises operates as an office space and was granted a Premises Licence in June of this year under licensing reference 22/02131/LIPN.  The Office Group Properties Limited are the Premises Licence Holder (“PLH”). The PLH is returning to the Sub-Committee as their initial application did not cover the provision for the Off Sale of Alcohol. The PLH is seeking to permit off sales of alcohol to enable consumption of alcohol on the rooftop terrace area. No other off sales will be permitted. They are only wanting to service the businesses within their building and not to the public.

 

The Premises are located within the West End Ward but not located within the West End Cumulative Impact Zone or any Special Consideration Zone. There is no policy presumption to refuse the application. The matter was assessed on its individual merits having regard to the evidence before the Licensing Sub-Committee and the promotion of the licensing objectives

 

There is a resident count of 45.

 

Representations received

 

        Metropolitan Police (PC Andy Elliott) WITHDRAWN

        Environmental Health (Maxwell Koduah)

        2 Local residents (Objecting)

 

Summary of issues raised by objectors

 

The Metropolitan Police withdrew their application following consultation with the PLH and having visited the Premises and receiving further information on the use of the premises licence. The Environmental Health Service did agree conditions with the PLH but maintained their representation which initially centred on the possibility that the application may increase the level of Public Nuisance and impact of Public Safety, thereby undermining both the Prevention of Public Nuisance and Prevention of Public Safety licensing objectives. Two local residents objected on the grounds of an invasion of privacy as they live opposite the Premises with the potential to cause noise pollution and anti-social behaviour.

 

Policy Position

 

Policies HRS1 and PB1 apply under the City Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy apply (SLP).

 

HRS1

 

Applications for hours outside the core hours set out in Clause C will be considered on their merits, subject to other relevant policies, and with particular regard to the following:

 

1.        The demonstration of compliance in the requirements of policies CD1, PS1, PN1 and CH1 associated with the likelihood of the effect of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.

3.

Basement and Ground Floor, 173 Wardour Street, W1F 8WT pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Ward
CIA*
SCZ
**

Site Name & Address

Application
Type

Licensing Reference No.

West End

 

* West End

 

** None

Basement and Ground Floor

173 Wardour Street

W1F 8WT

 

New Premises Licence

22/07037/LIPN

*Cumulative Impact Area
** Special Consideration Zone

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The application was Granted under Delegated Authority.

4.

Visconti of Westminster, 1 Marsham Court, Marsham Street, SW1P 4JY pdf icon PDF 3 MB

Ward
CIA*
SCZ
**

Site Name & Address

Application
Type

Licensing Reference No.

Vincent Square

 

* None

 

** None

Visconti of Westminster

1 Marsham Court

Marsham Street

SW1P 4JY

New Premises Licence

22/06977/LIPN

*Cumulative Impact Area
** Special Consideration Zone

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE NO. 1

 

22 SEPTEMBER 2022

 

Membership:           Councillor Aziz Toki (Chair) Councillor Angela Piddock and Councillor Tim Mitchell

 

Officer Support        Legal Adviser:         Horatio Chance

                                Policy Officer:          Daisy Gadd

                                Committee Officer: Jack Robinson-Young

                                 Presenting Officer: Karyn Abbott

 

Application for a New Premises Licence in respect of Visconti Of Westminster 1 Marsham Court Marsham Street London SW1P 4JY 22/06977/LIPN

 

Other parties present: Mr Di Gegorio (Applicant), Mrs Di Gegorio (representing the Applicant), PC Dave Morgan (Metropolitan Police Service), Dave Nevitt (Environmental Health Service) Richard Brown (representing local residents), Georgina Orde (local resident)

 

                                                     Full Decision

 

Premises

 

Visconti Of Westminster Restaurant

1 Marsham Court Marsham Street

London

SW1P 4JY

 

Applicant

 

Mr Vito Di Gegorio

 

Cumulative Impact Area

 

None

 

Ward

 

Vincent Square

 

Special Consideration Zone

 

None

 

Activities and Hours

 

Late Night Refreshment (Indoors)

 

Monday to Thursday 23:00 to 23:30

Friday to Saturday 23:00 to 00:00

Sunday Not Applicable

 

Sale by retail of Alcohol (On and Off the Premises)

 

Monday to Thursday 10:00 to 23:30

Friday to Saturday 10:00 to 00:00

Sunday 12:00 to 22:30

 

Seasonal variations: New Year’s Eve until 02:00

 

Opening Hours of the Premises

 

Monday to Sunday 10:00 to 00:30

Sunday 12:00 to 00:00

 

Seasonal variations: New Year’s Eve until 02:00

 

Summary of Application

 

The Sub-Committee has determined an application for a New Premises Licence in respect of 1 Marsham Court Marsham Street London SW1P 4JY(“The Premises”). The Premises intend to trade as an Italian restaurant and bar formally trading as Shepherds of Westminster restaurant.  The Premises has been licensed since October 2005 until the licence lapsed in March 2021 when the licence lapsed due to the insolvency of the premises licence holder.

 

The Premises are located within the Vincent Square Ward but not within the West End Cumulative Impact Zone or Special Consideration Zone. During consultation the Applicant reduced the hours applied for late night refreshment and the sale of alcohol. There is no policy presumption to refuse the application. Representations were received from the Environmental Health Service, Metropolitan Police Service and one local resident who has produced a written submission as part of the additional papers. 

 

The Applicant also agreed to the proposed conditions requested by the Metropolitan Police Service prior to the hearing but they have maintained their objection.

 

The matter was assessed on its individual merits having regard to the evidence before the Licensing Sub-Committee and the promotion of the licensing objectives.

 

There is a resident count of 623.

 

Representations received

 

        Metropolitan Police Service (PC Dave Morgan)

        Environmental Health Service (Dave Nevitt)

        1 Local resident (Objecting)

 

Summary of issues raised by objectors

 

The Metropolitan Police Service maintained their objection on the basis that they believed the application would undermine both the Prevention of Crime and Disorder and Prevention of Children from Harm licensing objectives. The Applicant did agree to the Police’s request for a reduction in hours and also requested specific conditions were agreed to.

The Environmental Health Service felt that the application was likely to undermine the Prevention  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.