Agenda and minutes

To report any changes to the membership.

There were no changes to the Membership of the Sub-Committee.

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.

There were no Declarations of Interest.

Present:                 Chris Grunert, John Gaunt & Partners (on behalf of the                                Applicant); Niall Hyslop & Jonathan Langdon, Whitbread                                Group Plc; Amy Rogers (resident); Richard Brown, Citizens                   Advice Westminster, Licensing Project (on behalf of South-                               East Bayswater Residents’ Association (SEBRA)); and John                        Zamit, SEBRA.

Representations:  Representations had been received from [the                                Environmental Health Service (EHS)

Applicant:              Whitbread Group Plc

Ward:                     Hyde Park

CIA[1]:                       N/A

SCZ[2]:                      N/A

Summary of Application

An application had been received from Whitbread Group Plc for a New Premises Licence in respect of 40 Eastbourne Terrace, London W2 6LG which the applicant proposed to operate as hotel accommodation with associated food and beverage facilities. Subsequent to the application having been submitted, the applicant had amended the proposed hours of operation and these were set out in an Appendix to the report of the Director of Public Protection & Licensing.

INTRODUCTION

The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced the Members of the Sub-Committee and the Council Officers who would be supporting the Sub-Committee. The Chairman explained the procedure that would be followed at the meeting before inviting the Presenting Officer, Mr Kevin Jackaman, Senior Licensing Officer, to present the report.

PRESENTATIONS AND SUBMISSIONS

Presenting Officer

Mr Kevin Jackaman, Senior Licensing Officer, presented the report that was before the Sub-Committee, noting that representations had been received from the Environmental Health Service (EHS) and several interested parties. Mr Jackaman then listed the various parties present at today’s meeting, including Mr John Zamit of South East Bayswater Residents’ Association (SEBRA), represented by Mr Richard Brown of Citizens Advice Westminster, Licensing Project, and Ms Amy Rogers, a local resident.

Mr Jackaman noted that representations had also been received from the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), but that these representations had been withdrawn after agreement with the applicant on proposed conditions on the Premises Licence, should the application be approved. It was also noted that additional submissions had been made by various parties and these were set out in the Additional Information Pack before the Sub-Committee.

In conclusion, Mr Jackaman noted that the premises were located in Hyde Park Ward and were not within a cumulative impact area.

Mr Chris Grunert of John Gaunt and Partners, On Behalf of the Applicant

Mr Chris Grunert of John Gaunt & Partners presented the application on behalf of the Applicant, Whitbread Group Plc., better known as “Premier Inn”.

The application was for a dual site with both Premier Inn and Hub by Premier Inn hotels co-located on the same site jointly served by a single food and beverage area as identified in the Plans before the Sub-Committee. Mr Grunert noted that the application was for licensable activities to take place in the joint reception areas, the bar/restaurant, and a small external terrace area.

Mr Grunert then described the location of the Premises and the applicant’s operation of Premier Inn hotels across the country, including in cities and built-up areas in close proximity to residential areas.

He stated that the application was for the sale of alcohol  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.

WCC LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE NO. 4 (“The Committee”)

Thursday 25 March 2021

Membership:           Councillor Karen Scarborough (Chairman) Councillor Louise Hyams and Councillor Maggie Carman

Application for a New Premises Licence in respect of Nikita 22 Davies Street London W1K 3DT 20/11879/LIPN

Summary Decision

The Committee has determined an application for a New Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 (“The Act”).  The Premises intends to operate as a workspace and catered lounge. The application is now amended so that the operating hours for the licensable activities and opening hours applied for are reduced with a flexible winding-down period incorporated into the Premise operational procedures namely; Monday to Saturday Midday to 01:00 hours and Sunday Midday to 23:00 hours.

Applicant

Goodkat Limited

Summary Decision

The Committee decided that the Applicant had provided valid reasons as to why the granting of the application would promote the licensing objectives.  

Having carefully considered the committee papers and the submissions made by all of the parties, both orally and in writing, the Committee has decided, after taking into account all of the individual circumstances of this case and the promotion of the four licensing objectives: -

1.        To grant permission for Late Night Refreshment (Indoors and Outdoors)  

Monday to Sunday 23:00 to 01:00 hours. Seasonal Timings: All licensable activities shall be extended from the end of permitted hours on New Year’s Eve to the startof permitted hours on New Year’s Day. An additional hour to the standard and non-standard times on the day when British Summertime Commences.

2.        To grant permission for Live and Recorded Music (Indoors)

Monday to Saturday 12:00 to 01:00 hours Sunday 12:00 to 23:00 hours Seasonal Timings: All licensable activities shall be extended from the end of permitted hours on New Year’s Eve to the startof permitted hours on New Year’s Day. An additional hour to the standard and non-standard times on the day when British Summertime Commences.

3.        To grant permission for the Sale by Retail of Alcohol On and Off the Premises Monday to Sunday 12:00 to 01:00 hours Sunday 12:00 to 23:00 hours Seasonal Timings: All licensable activities shall be extended from the end of permitted hours on New Year’s Eve to the startof permitted hours on New Year’s Day. An additional hour to the standard and non-standard times on the day when British Summertime Commences.

4.        To grant permission for the Hours the Premises are Open to the Public

Monday to Sunday 08:00 to 01:00 hoursSeasonal Timings: All licensable activities shall be extended from the end of permitted hours on New Year’s Eve to the startof permitted hours on New Year’s Day. An additional hour to the standard and non-standard times on the day when British Summertime Commences.

5.        That the Licence is subject to any relevant mandatory conditions.

6.        That the Licence is subject to the following additional conditions imposed by the Committee which are considered appropriate and proportionate to promote the licensing objectives.

Conditions imposed by the Committee after  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.