Agenda and minutes

The Windmill Theatre 17-19 Great Windmill Street London W1D 7JZ

22/12041/LISEVN

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Application for a New Sexual Entertainment Venue (“SEV”) The Windmill Theatre 17-19 Great Windmill Street London W1D 7JZ under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (as amended by the Policing and Crime Act 2009)

The Sub-Committee has determined an application for a New Sexual Entertainment Venue Premises Licence made by Molendinum Limited to operate the Premises as a sexual entertainment venue between the hours of Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 05:00 Sunday 09:00 to 03:00

Amendments to application advised at hearing:

The Applicant withdrew Relevant Entertainment on Sunday and was now excluding the basement area. Therefore, the redline extends only to the ground floor and balcony areas of the Premises.

Decision (including reasons if different from those set out in report):

The application received 8 objections attached at Appendix C of the report.

On the 16 January 2023, the Metropolitan Police Service (“MPS”) made an objection to the application on the basis that, if granted the application would undermine the licensing objectives. The full representation is attached at Appendix C1 of the report.

On the 16 January 2023, the Council’s Environmental Health Service (“EHS”) made an objection on the basis that the grant of the licence would be inappropriate having regard to the layout, character or condition of the premises. The full representation is attached at Appendix C2 of the report.

On the 13 January 2023, the Licensing Authority made an objection based on the nature of the premises and the character of the relevant locality and the use of premises in the vicinity. The full representation is attached at Appendix C3 of the report.

Objections from Interested Parties

There were 5 objections from interested parties submitted on the grounds of:

•        Public nuisance

•        Crime and disorder

•        Residential amenity

•        Inappropriate location

The objections are set out in full at Appendix C of the report.

Ms Roxsana Haq the Presenting Officer introduced the application to the Sub-Committee. She advised that this was an application made by Molendinum Limited for a New Sexual Entertainment Venue Licence in respect of the Premises at The Windmill Theatre, 17-19 Great Windmill Street, London W1D 7JZ . The Applicant is represented by Mr Craig Baylis and Mr Marcus Lavell of Keystone Law Solicitors. Also in attendance is Mr Hassan Abdeslam Laroussi (Director) and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.

La Capannina, Basement, 21 Bateman Street, London, W1D 3AL 23/00288/LISEVR

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Application for a a Renewal of a Sexual Entertainment Venue La Capannina, Basement, 21 Bateman Street, London, W1D 3AL under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (as amended by the Policing and Crime Act 2009)

The Sub-Committee has determined an application for a Renewal of a Sexual Entertainment Venue Premises Licence made by Goldhonour Limited to operate the Premises as a Sexual Entertainment Venue (“SEV”) between the hours of Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 03:00 Sunday 10:00 to 00:00

Amendments to application advised at hearing:

None

Decision (including reasons if different from those set out in report):

The Presenting Officer Ms Haq outlined the application to the Sub-Committee. She advised that this wasan application for a Renewal of a Sexual Entertainment Venue Licence in respect of the Premises La Capannina, Basement, 21 Bateman Street, London, W1D 3AL. The Applicant is Goldhonour Limited represented by Julian Skeens with Peter Eyre the Designated Premises Supervisor whose in attendance. Representations have been received by one interested party who is represented by Mr Richard Brown of the Westminster Licensing Project and in attendance.

Mr Skeens appearing on behalf of the Applicant addressed the Sub-Committee. He advised that the SEV renewal has never been represented to before. He drew the Sub-Committee’s attention to the objection at pages 82 and 83 of the agenda report which specifically relates to the Premises operating as a SEV.

Mr Skeens said that he did not recognise the nature of the complaint from the local resident. For the benefit of the Sub-Committee Mr Skeens went onto explain the daily operation of the Premises. He confirmed that the Premises operated with two registered SIA door staff and that the night club operation has a DJ with a terminal hour of 03:00 with no live entertainment provided.

In answer to questions from the Sub-Committee Mr Skeens advised that there was an established procedure in place for lost property along with dispersal and others. A telephone number is provided and customers can call the next day if they have lost anything. He said that Mr Eyre the current DPS of the Premises was an experienced member of staff with a wealth of experience running licensed premises.

The Sub-Committee queried the name of the club and why the Premises changed from an SEV to a nightclub. Mr Skeens advised that the Covid-19 pandemic changed the operation and the Applicant now feels the Premises has more of a need for a night club operation. There are no plans  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.