Agenda and minutes

To report any changes to the membership.

1.1       There were no changes to the membership.

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.

 

Ward CIA* SCZ**	Site Name & Address	Application Type	Licensing Reference No.
Abbey Road, Churchill, Knightsbridge and Belgravia and St James	Street Trading - Isolated Pitches	Rescind designations for 7 vacant isolated pitches	22/02108/RESCIN
Cumulative Impact Area (N/A) Special Consideration Zone (N/A)

 

 

 

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE NO. 6

 

Thursday 24^th March 2022 – ITEM 1

 

Membership:Councillor Tim Mitchell (Chair) Councillor Heather Acton and Councillor Rita Begum

 

Officer Support   Legal Adviser:              Michael Carson & Horatio Chance

                           Policy Officer:               Aaron Harding

                           Committee Officer:       Kisi Smith-Charlemagne &

                                                                 Jack Robinson-Young

                            Presenting Officer:       Roxsana Haq

 

 

Street Trading – Isolated Pitches

 

 

 

                                                     Full Decision

 

Pitches

 

Pitch 911 – Acacia Road (vacant)

Pitch 1607 – Lupus Street (vacant)

Pitch 1630 – Knightsbridge (vacant)

Pitch 1644 – Dean Bradley Street (vacant)

Pitch 1660 – Broadway (vacant)

Pitch 1692 – Crown Passage (vacant)

Pitch 1738 – Bressenden Place (vacant)

 

Applicant

 

The Licensing Authority

 

 

Ward

 

Abbey Road

Churchill

Knightsbridge and Belgravia

St. James

 

 

Summary of Application

 

The Sub-Committee considered an application from the Licensing Authority to de-designate 7 vacant pitches across 4 wards.

 

 

Representations received

 

•        No representations were received.

 

Summary of issues raised by objectors

 

No objections were raised.

 

Policy Position

 

Policy ST5 applies under the City Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy apply (SLP).

 

 

SUBMISSIONS AND REASONS

 

The Chair of the Sub-Committee opened proceedings by thanking retiring Councillor Begum for her contribution to the Council as a Councillor, her contributions to this Committee and for her contributions to her Ward residents. The Chair asked anyone with an interest for it to be declared, there were no declarations of interest.

The Chair asked the Licensing Service to open proceedings.

Shannon Pring from the Licensing Service introduced the agenda item of the de-designation for 7 vacant isolated pitches for street trading. The following pitches were to have their designation rescinded:

Pitch 911 – Acacia Road

Pitch 1607 – Lupus Street

Pitch 1630 – Knightsbridge

Pitch 1644 – Dean Bradley Street

Pitch 1660 – Broadway

Pitch 1692 – Crown Passage

Pitch 1738 – Bressenden Place

Covering the wards of Abbey Road, Churchill, Knightsbridge and Belgravia & St James.

There were no representations from Responsible Authorities or local residents.

The Chair of the Sub-Committee asked the Sub-Committee members if they agreed to de-designate the declared pitches and there was unanimous agreement to de-designate. It was resolved that the pitches be de-designated.

 

Conclusion

 

                                          

 

Licensing Sub-Committee (6)

24^th March 2022

 

Ward CIA* SCZ**	Site Name & Address	Application Type	Licensing Reference No.
NA	NA	Revocation of Personal Licence	NA
Cumulative Impact Area (N/A) Special Consideration Zone (N/A)

 

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE NO.6

(“ The Committee”)

 

Thursday 24^th March 2022

 

Membership:           Councillor Tim Mitchell (Chair) Councillor Heather Acton and Councillor Rita Begum

 

Officer Support        Legal Adviser:         Horatio Chance

                                Policy Officer:          Aaron Harding

                                Committee Officer: Kisi Smith-Charlemagne & Jack Robinson-                             Young

                                 Presenting Officer: Roxsana Haq

 

 

Revocation of a Personal Licence (21/00418/LIPERS)

 

Other Parties Present: Metropolitan Police (PC Reaz Guerra)

 

                                                     Full Decision

Premises

 

None

 

Applicant

 

Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)

 

Summary of Application

 

The Sub-Committee has determined the Revocation of a Personal Licence in the name of Mr Paul Rajasegram under the Licensing Act 2003 (“The Act”). The request has been made by the MPS due to several convictions pursuant to paragraph 18A, Schedule 4 of the Act (Personal Licence relevant offences).

 

Representations received

 

Metropolitan Police Service (PC Reaz Guerra).

 

Summary of issues raised by Metropolitan Police

 

The MPS had brought this matter before the Sub-Committee following the Personal Licence holder being convicted of sexual offences under paragraph 18A, schedule 4 of the Act. The MPS had provided evidence which included a witness statement on 9 March 2022 detailing all relevant offences and reaffirmed the need for revocation of the Personal Licence.

 

 

 

 

SUBMISSIONS AND REASONS

 

The Presenting Officer Ms Roxsana Haq summarised the application for the Sub-Committee. She advised that a request had been made by the Metropolitan Police to consider the Revocation of a Personal Licence in the name of Paul Rajasegaram due to convictions pursuant to paragraph 18A, Schedule 4 of the Act (Personal License relevant offences).

The Legal Advisor to the Sub-Committee had previously given advice to the Sub-Committee which included whether the name of the Personal Licence Holder should be made public and if the hearing should proceed in his absence.

 

The Legal Advisor stated that due to information already out in the public domain relating to Mr Rajasegaram’s history and background regarding the relevant offences committed there was no real justification for details of his name to be withheld during the hearing on the grounds that he would not be prejudiced or disadvantaged as a result. It was deemed to be in the public interest for this information to be disclosed.

 

On the question whether the matter should proceed in the absence of Mr Rajasegaram the Sub-Committee was advised by the Licensing Authority that Mr Rajasegaram had been written to with full details of the matter and about the hearing. The Sub-Committee noted that Mr Rajasegaram was unable to attend the hearing but had the opportunity to send legal representation in his absence and had received no request for the matter to be adjourned.

 

The Sub-Committee decided that the hearing should not be delayed and it was in the public interest for the matter to be heard in Mr Rajasegaram’s absence.

 

PC Reaz Guerra appearing on behalf of the MPS addressed the Sub-Committee. PC Guerra confirmed that the MPS had brought this matter before the Sub-Committee following the Licence holder being convicted of sexual offences under paragraph 18A, schedule 4 of the Licensing Act 2003.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.

Ward CIA* SCZ**	Site Name & Address	Application Type	Licensing Reference No.
Lancaster Gate	Victoria Exchange Food & Wine 30-31 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3ET	New Premises Licence	21/14639/LIPN
Cumulative Impact Area (N/A) Special Consideration Zone (N/A)

 

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE NO.6

 

Thursday 24^th March 2022

 

Membership:           Councillor Tim Mitchell (Chair) Councillor Heather Acton and Councillor Rita Begum

 

Officer Support        Legal Adviser:         Horatio Chance

                                Policy Officer:          Aaron Harding

                                Committee Officer: Kisi Smith-Charlemagne and

                                                                 Jack Robinson-Young

                                 Presenting Officer: Roxsana Haq

 

Application for a New Premises License in respect of Victoria Exchange Food & Wine 30-31 Leinster Terrace London W2 3ET 21/14639/LIPN

 

Other Parties Present: Mr Adel Radwan (Applicant), Mr John Zamit (South East Bayswater Residents Association)

 

                                                     Full Decision

 

Premises

 

30-31 Leinster Terrace London W2 3ET

 

Applicant

 

Victoria Exchange Food & Wine

 

Cumulative Impact Area

 

None

 

Ward

 

Lancaster Gate

 

Special Consideration Zone

 

None

 

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 convenient store selling Off sales of alcohol Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 23:00

and Sunday 10:00 to 22:30. Representations were received from the Metropolitan Police Service, Environmental Health Service, The South East Bayswater Residents Association and 1 Local Resident. The Premises is located within the Lancaster Gate Ward and is not in any area of Cumulative Impact or Special Consideration Zone.

 

There is a resident count of 255.

 

Activities and Hours applied for

 

Sale by Retail of Alcohol (Off only)

 

Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 23:00

 

Sunday 10:00 to 22:30

 

There are no seasonal variations

 

Hours the Premises are Open to the Public

 

Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 23:00

 

Sunday 10:00 to 22:30

 

There are no seasonal variations

 

Representations received

 

•        Metropolitan Police (PC Reaz Guerra) Withdrawn

•        Environmental Health (Maxwell Koduah) Withdrawn

•        South East Bayswater Residents Association (SEBRA) (John Zamit)

•        1 Local resident

 

Summary of issues raised

 

·       The Metropolitan Police and Environmental Health withdrew their initial objections after agreeing conditions with the Application regarding the potential for Public Nuisance, The Prevention of Crime and Disorder and The Protection of Children from Harm.

·       SEBRA had concerns regarding deliveries and refuse collections but were happy to discuss these with the Applicant during the Sub-Committee hearing.

·       The Local Resident who objected stated that this could lead to an increase in noise, anti-social behaviour and littering in the area, they provided a photograph of litter outside the Premises.

 

Policy Position

 

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

 

SUBMISSIONS AND REASONS

 

The Presenting Officer Ms Roxsana Haq summarised the application to the Sub-Committee. She confirmed that this wasan application for a New Premises Licence in respect of Victoria Exchange, Food & Wine 30-31 LeinsterTerrace London W2 3ET. The application has been made by Victoria London Limited (represented by Mr Adel Radwan). The Applicant has applied for the retail sale by of alcohol Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 23:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 22:30. Full details can be found at page 35 of the report. Representations have been made by 2 interested parties, in attendance today is Mr John Zamit on behalf of SEBR. Representations were received by The Environmental Health Service and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.

 

Ward CIA* SCZ**	Site Name & Address	Application Type	Licensing Reference No.
West End	TAVUUK 3-5 Bateman Street London W1D 4AG	Premises Licence Variation	21/14423/LIPV
Cumulative Impact Area  -  West End Special Consideration Zone - (N/A)

 

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL LICENSING- SUB-COMMITTEE NO. 6

 

Thursday 24March 2022

 

Membership:           Councillor Tim Mitchell (Chairman) Councillor Heather Acton and Councillor Rita Begum

 

Officer Support        Legal Adviser:         Horatio Chance

                                Policy Officer:          Aaron Harding

                                Committee Officer: Kisi Smith-Charlemagne and

                                                                 Jack Robinson-Young

                                 Presenting Officer: Roxsana Haq

                  

Application for a Variation of a Premises Licence in respect of TAVUUK 3-5 Bateman Street London W1D 4AG

 

Other Parties Present: Ms Emine Fezal Yurdakul of Perasolutions (Licensing Agent)

Mr Serdar Agriman(Applicant), Maxwell Koduah (Environmental Health), Jessica

Donovan (Licensing Authority) PC Dave Morgan (Metropolitan Police Service)

David Gleeson (Soho Society)

 

 

                                                     Full Decision

 

Premises

 

TAVUUK

3-5 Bateman Street

London

W1D 4AG

 

Applicant

 

Mr Serdar Agriman

 

Cumulative Impact Area

 

West End

 

Ward

 

West End

 

Special Consideration Zone

 

None

 

 

Summary of Application

 

The Sub-Committee has determined an application for a Variation of a Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 (“The Act”). The Premises operates as a café style restaurant. The Applicant seeks to vary the terminal Opening Hours from 23:00 to 23:30 Monday to Wednesday, until 00:00 on a Thursday, until 02:00 on a Friday and Saturday and until 21:00 on a Sunday (no change) and to extend on the same basis the times for Late-Night Refreshment. The Applicant seeks also to remove Condition 19 (restaurant Model Condition 66) and replace it with restaurant Model Condition 38. Representations have been received from the Metropolitan Police Service, Environmental Health Service, The Licensing Authority and the Soho Society.   There is a resident count of 106.

 

Activities and Hours

 

As per the Premises Licence

 

Representations received

 

•        Environmental Health Service (EHS) (Maxwell Koduah).

•        Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) (PC Dave Morgan).

•        Licensing Authority (Jessica Donovan).

•        Soho Society (Richard Brown)

 

Summary of issues raised by objectors

 

·       The Environmental Health Service had maintained representation presenting some conditions for consideration for the premises by the Sub-Committee.

·       PC Morgan from the Metropolitan Police objected to the application under the Licensing Objective to Prevent Crime and Disorder and expressed concern that this was in a CIA and applying for hours outside of core.

·       The Licensing Authority had sought clarification as to the Applicants request to remove model condition 66 and regarding their operation. The Licensing Authority had queries regarding their operation and serving of alcohol and to hear an explanation as to why this would not impact the wider area as this was under a CIA policy.

·       The Soho Society raised similar objections to the Responsible Authorities.

 

Policy Position

 

Policies CIP1, HRS1, RNT1 apply under the City Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy apply (SLP).

 

 

                                    SUBMISSIONS AND REASONS

The Presenting Officer Ms Roxsana Haq summarised the application to the Sub-Committee. She advised that this was anapplication to vary the premises licence for Tavuuk, 3-5 Bateman Street, London W1D 4AG. The application has been brought by Mr Serdar Agriman (represented today by Emine Fezal Yurdakul of Perasolutions). The Applicant has applied to vary the licence to add late night refreshment Monday-Saturday and to remove condition 19 and replace it with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.