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1.

Membership

To appoint a Chair.

Minutes:

1.1           It was noted that Councillor Aicha Less was substituting for Councillor Liza Begum on the Licensing Committee.

 

1.2           Nominations for the post of Chair were invited.  One nomination was received and seconded for Councillor Aicha Less.  There were no further nominations.

 

1.3           RESOLVED: That Councillor Aicha Less be appointed Chair of the Licensing Sub Committee (3) for this meeting.

 

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.

1 Lower Grosvenor Place, SW1W 0EJ pdf icon PDF 3 MB

Ward
CIA*
SCZ
**

Site Name & Address

Application
Type

Licensing Reference No.

St James’s

None*

Victoria**

1 Lower Grosvenor Place, SW1W 0EJ

New Premises Licence

22/00200/LIPN

*Cumulative Impact Area
** Special Consideration Zone

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE NO. 3

 (“The Committee”)

 

Thursday 16th June 2022

 

Membership:           Councillor Aicha Less (Chair) Councillor Robert Eagleton and Councillor Melyvn Caplan.

 

Officer Support        Legal Advisor:           Horatio Chance

                                Policy Officer:             Aaron Hardy

                                Committee Officer:           Sarah Craddock

                                Presenting Officer:           Emanuela Meloyan

 

Others present:       Adriano Dulgher (Applicant), Maxwell Koduah (Environmental Health Service), PC Dave Morgan (Metropolitan Police Force), Richard Brown (Solicitor, Westminster’s Citizens Advice), Dame Judith Mayhew-Jonas (resident) and Mark Delacour (resident).

 

Application for a New Premises Licence – 1 Lower Grosvenor Place, London SW1W 0EJ – 22/00200/LIPN

 

FULL DECISION

 

Premises

 

1 Lower Grosvenor Place

London

SW1W 0EJ

 

Applicant

 

Mr Adriano Dulgher

 

Ward

 

St James’s

 

Cumulative Impact

 

N/A

 

Special Consideration Zone

 

Victoria Special Consideration Zone (VSCZ)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Activities and Hours applied for

 

Sale by retail of alcohol (On and Off sales)

 

Monday to Sunday 10.00 to 02:00 hours

 

Seasonal Variations:  From the end of New Year’s Eve Day till 5am on New Year’s Day and From End of Sunday before bank holiday till 3am the next day.  The Friday and Saturday open till 3am on the bank holiday weekends.

 

Late Night Refreshment (Indoors) Originally 23:00 to 03:00 hours

 

Monday to Sunday 10.00 to 02:00 hours

 

Seasonal Variations:  From the end of New Year’s Eve Day till 5am on New Year’s Day and From End of Sunday before bank holiday till 3am the next day.  The Friday and Saturday open till 3am on the bank holiday weekends.

 

Opening Hours

 

Monday to Sunday 10:00 to 02:00

 

Seasonal Variations:  From the end of New Year’s Eve Day till 5am on New Year’s Day and From End of Sunday before bank holiday till 3am the next day.  The Friday and Saturday open till 3am on the bank holiday weekends.

 

Summary of Application

 

The Sub-Committee has determined  an application for a New Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 (“The Act”). The Premises intends to operate as a Bar and is situated in St James’s Ward and the Victoria Special Consideration Zone. The Premises have had the benefit of the use of Temporary Event Notices but does not have an existing premises licence. The Applicant has provided submissions to address the VSCZ.

 

Subject to the grant of this application the Applicant is proposing to surrender the premises licence for 23 Grosvenor Gardens (19/08301/LIPN). During consultation, the Applicant reduced the terminal hour for Late Night Refreshment, the Sale by Retail of Alcohol and the Opening Hours from 03:00 to 02:00. There is a resident count of 93.   

 

 Representations Received

 

·       Metropolitan Police Service

·       Environmental Health Service

·       11 Local Residents (opposing the application)

 

 

 

 

Summary of Representations

 

·       The Metropolitan Police Service  and Environment Health Service have made representations in relation to the application on the basis that if granted it would undermine the Licensing Objectives, namely The Prevention of Crime and Disorder and the hours sought are beyond core hours as set out in the Westminster Council’s Core Hour Policy. The Premises is also located in the Victoria Special Consideration Zone.

 

·       Resident concerns were the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.

2.

Shadow Licence, 4 - 5 Duke Of York Street, London SW1Y 6LA pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Ward
CIA*
SCZ**

Site Name & Address

Application
Type

Licensing Reference No.

St James’s

None*

None**

Shadow Licence

4 - 5 Duke Of York Street, SW1Y 6LA

New Premises Licence

21/10307/LIPN

*Cumulative Impact Area
** Special Consideration Zone

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE NO. 3

 (“The Committee”)

 

Thursday 16th June 2022

 

Membership:           Councillor Aicha Less (Chair), Councillor Robert Eagleton and Councillor Melyvn Caplan.

 

Officer Support        Legal Advisor:         Horatio Chance

                                Policy Officer:          Aaron Hardy

                                Committee Officer:  Sarah Craddock

                                Presenting Officer:  Emanuela Meloyan

 

Others present:       Niall McCann (Solicitor, Joelson JD LLP), Jason Brown (Crowdale Limited, Director) and Mr and Mrs Walker (local residents)

 

Application for a New Premises Licence - Shadow Licence, 4-5 Duke of York Street, London SW1Y 6LA - 21/10307/LIPN

 

FULL DECISION

 

Premises

 

Shadow Licence

4-5 Duke of York Street

London

SW1Y 6LA

 

Applicant

 

Crowndale Limited

 

Ward

 

St James’s

 

Cumulative Impact

 

N/A

 

Special Consideration Zone

 

N/A

 

Activities and Hours applied for

 

Sale by retail of alcohol (On and Off sales)

 

Monday to Saturday 10.00 to 03:00 hours

Sunday 12:00 to 00:00

 

Late Night Refreshment (Indoors)

 

Monday to Saturday 23:00 to 03:30 hours

Sunday 23:00 to 00:00 hours

 

Live Music (Indoors)

 

Monday to Sunday 09:00 to 03:00 hours

 

Recorded Music (Indoors)

 

Monday to Sunday 00:00 to 00:00 hours

 

Performance of Dance (Indoors)

 

Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 03:00 hours

Sunday 09:00 to 00:00

 

Anything of a similar description to Live Music, Recorded Music or Performance of Dance (Indoors)

 

Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 03:00 hours

Sunday 09:00 to 00:30 hours

 

Opening Hours

 

Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 03:30 hours

Sunday: 09:00 to 00:30 hours

 

Adult Entertainment:  The Premises has the benefit of a sexual entertainment venue licence (21/09720/LISEVR)

 

Summary of Application

 

The Sub-Committee has determined an application for a New Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 (“The Act”). The Applicant seeks a Shadow Licence to be held by the freeholder of the Premises Crowdale Limited on the same terms as the existing licence 21/07741/LIPDPS. The Premises has had the benefit of a premises licence since 2005. The Premises also holds a Sexual Entertainment Venue licence (21/09720/LISEVR) which is valid until 30th September 2022. The Premises are located within the St James’s Ward but not within the West End Cumulative Impact Zone nor Special Consideration Zone. There is a resident count of 50.

 

Representations Received

 

·       Metropolitan Police Force (withdrawn 23 November 2021)

·       11 Local Residents (opposing)

 

Summary of Representations

 

·       Resident concerns were that that if a shadow licence were granted to Crowdale Ltd they would have the potential to operate as a late Night Club or late Night Bar with very late hours throughout the week.  There would an increase in public nuisance with patrons leaving the Premises and the quiet enjoyment of their properties would be no longer be possible.

 

Policy Position

 

HRS1

 

Applications within the core hours set out below in this policy will generally, be granted for the relevant premises uses, subject to not being contrary to other policies in the Statement of Licensing Policy. 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:

 

The demonstration of compliance in the requirements of policies  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.

3.

91 Wimpole Street, W1G 0EF pdf icon PDF 718 KB

Ward
CIA*
SCZ**

Site Name & Address

Application
Type

Licensing Reference No.

Marylebone High Street

None*

None**

91 Wimpole Street,    W1G 0EF

New Premises Licence

22/02131/LIPN

*Cumulative Impact Area
** Special Consideration Zone

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE NO.3

(“The Committee”)

 

Thursday 16 June 2021

          

Membership:           Councillor Aicha Less (Chairman) Councillor Robert Eagleton Councillor Melvyn Caplan

 

Officer Support        Legal Advisor:         Horatio Chance

                                Policy Officer:          Aaron Hardy

                                Committee Officer:  Sarah Craddock

                                Presenting Officer:  Emanuela Meloyan

 

Others Present:       Mr Craig Baylis (solicitor, Kingsley Napley LLP) Ms Heidi Evans (Area Manager, Applicant), Jack Frieda (Applicant) and Mr Maxwell Koduah (Environmental Health Service)

             

Application for a New Premises Licence in respect of The Office Group 91 Wimpole Street London W1G 0EF 22/02131/LIPN

 

FULL DECISION

 

                                          

Premises

 

The Office Group

91 Wimpole Street

London W1G 0EF

 

Applicant

 

The Office Group Properties Limited

 

Ward

 

Marylebone High Street

 

Cumulative Impact

 

N/A

 

Special Consideration Zone

 

N/A

 

Activities and Hours applied for

 

Sale by Retail of Alcohol (Off Sales)

 

Monday to Thursday 10:00 to 23:30

Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 00:00

Sunday 12:00 to 22:30

 

Opening Hours of the Premises:

 

Monday to Sunday N/A

 

Seasonal variations

 

None

 

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 The Office Group 91 Wimpole Street London W1G 0EF. The Premises operates as an Office Space.  The Premises is located within the Marylebone Ward but not within the West End Cumulative Impact Zone or Special Consideration Zone. The Applicant has confirmed the following condition if the Committee are minded granting the application:-

 

Office premises offering supply of alcohol to office workersemployed at the premises or those attending meetings or pre booked functions or events. The general public are not admitted. The licensable activities authorised by this licence and provided at the premises shall be ancillary to the main function of the premises as offices”.

 

There is a resident count of 45.   

 

Representations Received

 

·       Environmental Health Service (Maxwell Koduah)

·       6 local residents (opposing the application)

·       Councillor Karen Scarborough (Ward Councillor)

 

Summary of Representations

 

·       As presented, the application would have the likely effect of causing an increase in Public Nuisance and may affect Public Safety within the area.

·       The Marylebone Association objects to this application on the grounds of possible contravention of PN1. The premises has the benefit of a roof terrace and local residents have already suffered noise nuisance from events being held on this and with the granting of a licence it is feared that this nuisance will increase. In addition, it is noted that the premises are adjacent to Be At One at 94 Wimpole Street whose customers cause a huge amount of nuisance already. Adding another licenced premises so close could easily lead to even greater problems for those living nearby.

·       If the licence is used within the offices of 91 Wimpole Street this would cause great disturbance to us. Some evenings, in particular on Fridays, office workers have drinks in the office itself or on the roof terrace of it. When drinks take place in the office, workers who are under the influence of alcohol, loud and disruptive, smoke on the roof  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.

4.

Appleberry Kiosk, 222 Baker Street, NW1 5RT pdf icon PDF 679 KB

Ward
CIA*
SCZ**

Site Name & Address

Application
Type

Licensing Reference No.

Regents Park

None*

None**

Appleberry Kiosk,   222 Baker Street, NW1 5RT

New Premises Licence

22/02303/LIPN

*Cumulative Impact Area
** Special Consideration Zone

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE NO. 3

 (“The Committee”)

 

Thursday 16th June 2022

 

Membership:           Councillor Aicha Less (Chair), Councillor Robert Eagleton and Councillor Melyvn Caplan.

 

Officer Support        Legal Advisor:         Horatio Chance

                                Policy Officer:          Aaron Hardy

                                Committee Officer:  Sarah Craddock

                                Presenting Officer:  Emanuela Meloyan

 

Others present:       Josef Cannon (Agent, Cornerstone), Bhavinkumar Inamdar (Applicant Company), Dave Nevitt (Environmental Health Service) and PC Bryan Lewis (Metropolitan Police Force)

 

Application for a New Premises Licence – Appleberry Kiosk, 222 Baker Street, London NW1 5RT – 22/02303/LIPN

 

FULL DECISION

 

Premises

 

Appleberry Kiosk

222 Baker Street

London

NW1 5RT

 

Applicant

 

Appleberry Foods Ltd

 

Ward

 

Regents Park

 

Cumulative Impact

 

N/A

 

Special Consideration Zone

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

Activities and Hours applied for

 

Sale by retail of alcohol [Off sales]

 

Monday to Sunday 00.00 to 23:59 hours

 

Opening Hours

 

Monday to Sunday 06:00 to 23:00 hours

 

Summary of Application

 

The Sub-Committee has determined an application for a New Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 (“The Act”).  The Premises intends to operate as a kiosk located on Baker Street. The Applicant has recently been given permission by TFL to sell alcohol at the Premises.  The Applicant proposes to operate as an off-licence by day and a delivery service by night.  The resident count is 496.

 

As part of the application form, the applicant provided the following information:

 

“The premises has a separate basement for alcohol storage. The applicant wishes to operate the premises as an off-licence with the sale of alcohol directly to the public from 10:00-23:00 hours. Making use of the basement for storage the applicant wishes for the sale of alcohol by delivery only to be an option for the premises. This will be supported by suitable conditions including limiting the access to the premises by members of the public to 06:00-23:00.”

 

In the original application the applicant supplied a number of conditions as part of their operating schedule. Condition 1 states “There shall be no sales of alcohol to members of the public between 10:00-23:00”. If the licence were to be granted with this condition the applicant would not be able to operate as intended. Therefore, the applicant was advised about this and has indicated that they wish to withdraw this condition. Members needed to consider this request as a preliminary point prior to the substantive application in the report.

 

The Premises are situated within the Regent’s Park Ward and are not located in either the West End Cumulative Impact Zone or Special Consideration Zone.

 

 Representations Received

 

·       Metropolitan Police Force

·       Environmental Health Service

·       1 Local Resident (opposing)

 

Summary of Representations

 

·       The Metropolitan Police Service have made a representation as the hours sought were beyond core hours as set out in the Westminster City Council Statement of Licensing Policy.

 

·       The Environmental Health Service have made a representation as the proposals are likely to increase the risk of Public Nuisance and may impact upon Public Safety.

 

·       The resident made a representation on the basis that are plenty of venues (pubs, shops, supermarkets) which sell alcohol. He stated, ‘this  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.