Agenda and minutes

To report any changes to the membership.

1.1           Councillor Hamza Taouzzale sent his apologies.

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.

2.1       There were no declarations of interest.

WCC LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE NO. 2

(“The Committee”)

Thursday 27 June 2024

Membership: Councillor Maggie Carman (Chair) and Councillor Tim Mitchell

Officer Support:       Legal Adviser:                    Michael Feeney

                                Policy Officer:                     Daisy Gadd

                                Committee Officer:             Sarah Craddock

                                 Presenting Officer:             Kevin Jackaman

Other Parties:          Stewart Gibson of SG Licensing (Applicant)

                                Jack Hirst (Applicant)

Ms Karyn Abbott (Licensing Authority)

Ms M. T (Soho Society)

Ms W. M (Local Resident)

Application for a New Premises Licence in respect of Williams & Hirst, 162-170 Wardour Street, W1F 8ZX

Full Decision

Summary of the Application

This is an application for a New Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 (“The Act”).  The premises intends to operate as a hair salon and bookable event space. The event space will be used for events such as product launches within the industry, and the premises also seeks to offer their customers a drink whilst they are having their hair done/treatment. 

There is a resident count of 71.

Representations were received form the Licensing Authority, the Soho Society and one interested party on the basis that the Premises is located within the West End Cumulative Impact Area.

Premises

Willians & Hirst

162-170 Wardour Street

London

W1F 8ZX

Applicant

Williams & Hirst Ltd

Ward

West End

Cumulative Impact Area

West End

Special Consideration Zone

N/A

Policy Considerations

Policies CIP1, HRS1 and SHP1 apply under the City Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy (“SLP”).

Submissions

Mr Kevin Jackaman, Licensing Officer, outlined the application to the Committee. He advised that representations had been received from the Licensing Authority, The Soho Society and one local resident and that the Premises was located within the West End Ward and the West End Cumulative Impact Area.  He confirmed that the additional submissions from the Applicant and the Interested Parties had been circulated to all parties.

Mr Stewart Gibson (Agent, SG Licensing for the Applicant) outlined the application along with Mr Jack Hirst (Applicant Company).  Mr Gibson outlined that this was an

application for a hairdressing salon that wished to offer their customers the opportunity to have a glass of fizz whist they were having their hair done with the added ability to hold a limited number of product launch events throughout the year.  He added that the Interested Parties had not raised any issues regarding the hairdressing salon side of the business and that their concern seemed to be with the events part of the application or what Mr Gibson liked to call ‘business meetings.’

Mr Gibson outlined that there had been a lot of emails going backwards and forwards regarding the number of events/business meetings part of the application. He confirmed that the Applicant had originally asked for 15 events.  He set out that they would be held on the Premises until 22:00 hours with doors closing at 22:30 hours. This was an important and necessary part of the business.  He outlined that the business meetings would include a presentation, demonstration of the new products and networking in order to drum up business.  He advised that the companies would not be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.

WCC LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE NO. 2

(“The Committee”)

Thursday 27 June 2024

Membership: Councillor Maggie Carman (Chair) and Councillor Tim Mitchell

Officer Support:       Legal Adviser:                    Michael Feeney

                                Policy Officer:                     Daisy Gadd

                                Committee Officer:             Sarah Craddock

                                 Presenting Officer:             Kevin Jackaman

Other Parties:          Mr A Kablan (Agent for the Applicant)

                                Mr Mohamed Samir (Applicant)

PC Guerra Reaz (Metropolitan Police Service - MPS),

                                Mr J.Z (SEBRA, PWMVS and the HPEA)

Application for a New Premises in respect of Cleopatra Restaurant, 157 Praed Street, London, W2 1RL

Full Decision

Summary of the Application

This is an application for a new Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 (“The Act”) in respect of Cleopatra Restaurant, 157 Praed Street, London, W2 1RL

The Premises operates as a Lebanese Restaurant with up to 30 covers.  No alcohol is served on the Premises and there is no plan to do so in the future.  The application is to extend trading hours to accommodate future late hotel guests in food and beverage requirements.

The Premises are located within the Hyde Park Ward.  The Applicant has proposed 26 conditions and agreed two extra conditions with the Metropolitan Police and one with the Environmental Health Service.

There is a resident count of 58.

Premises

Cleopatra Restaurant

157 Praed Street

W2 1RL

Applicant

Mr Mohamed Samir

Ward

Hyde Park

Cumulative Impact Area

None

Special Consideration Zone

None

Representations Received

• Metropolitan Police Service
• Environmental Health Service (withdrawn on 17^th June)
• Planning and Licensing PWMVS
• Hyde Park Estate Association
• South East Bayswater Residents Association (SEBRA)

Policy Considerations

Policies HRS1 and RNT1 applies under the City Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy (“SLP”).

Submissions

Mr Kevin Jackaman, Licensing Officer, outlined the application to the Committee. He advised that representations had been received from the Metropolitan Police Service and three Amenity Societies recognised by Westminster City Council.  He outlined that the Premises was located within the Hyde Park Ward.  He confirmed that the additional submissions from the Metropolitan Police Service and the Interested Parties had been circulated to all parties.

Mr A Kablan (Agent for the Applicant) outlined the application along with Mr Mohamed Samir (Applicant Company).  Mr Kablan outlined that the restaurant served healthy food and fresh juices and served the busy area around Paddington Station as well as the guests staying at the surrounding hotels and staff from St Mary’s Hospital.  He confirmed that the Applicant did not sell alcohol and did not have table and chairs situated outside of the Premises.  He outlined the Premises had operated without complaint or issue for four years until 02:00 hours and how  the previous manager had forgotten to renew the Premises Licence.  He emphasised that it was not a fast-food establishment such as McDonalds and the type of food sold was kebabs and salad.

Mr Kablan advised that the additional hours would help with reducing waste and increase the Applicant’s revenue which would aid the business especially after COVID.  He outlined that the street was quite wide and they had never had any issues with people  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.