Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

The Chair will consider the admission of any late items of urgent business.  (Late items will be considered under the agenda item where they appear.  New items will be deal with at item 7 below).

There were no items of urgent business.

A member with a personal interest in a matter who attends a meeting of the authority at which the matter is considered must disclose to that meeting the existence and nature of that interest at he commencement of that consideration, or when the interest becomes apparent.

A member with a personal interest in a matter also has a prejudicial interest in that matter if the interest is one which a member of the public with knowledge of the relevant facts would reasonably regard as so significant that it is likely to prejudice the member’s judgement of the public interest and if this interest affects their financial position or the financial position of a person or body as described in paragraph 8 of the Code of Conduct and/or if it relates to the determining of any approval, consent, licence, permission or registration in relation to them or any person or body described in paragraph 8 of the Code of Conduct.

There were no declarations of interest.

To approve the minutes of the previous meeting of the Licensing Sub Committee A held on 7 June 2011. 

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the meeting held on 7 June 2011 be approve and signed by the Chair.

The Chair will explain the procedure that the Committee will follow for the hearing considered under the Licensing Act 2003 or Gambling Act 2005.  A copy of the procedure is attached.

Noted.

To consider an application to allow Provision of Regulated Entertainment, Provision of Late Night Refreshment and Supply of Alcohol at the premises.

For the Licensing Team, Robin Payne introduced the report on the application for a new premises licence at El Mezon, 189-191 Broad Lane, Tottenham, and Derek Pearce, Enforcement Response, outlined the proposed conditions, as set out on pages 47 to 48 of the agenda pack.

Three local residents spoke in objection to the application, and raised concerns regarding noise, an increase in crime and disorder, litter and broken glass, smoking, parking in the area, public urination and other antisocial behaviour. The residents stated that they had no objection to the principle of licensing a restaurant operating for normal hours, but were concerned about the very late hours applied for and the impact this would have on local residents. Concerns were also raised that people would try to use the entrance onto Antill Road, as this was more obvious than the entrance from Broad Lane, which would cause a disturbance to residents on Antill Road. There was a further concern that people would use Antill Road to stand outside and smoke.

The applicants addressed the Committee and stated that they needed a licence in order to be able to serve drinks with meals in the restaurant. They confirmed that they had no intention of operating the premises as a nightclub, and that it would be a family restaurant with occasional small private functions in the evening; the hours applied for in the licence were to ensure that they could accommodate such parties without breaching any regulations. It was noted that, as the events would be private functions, those attending would know that the correct entrance was via Broad Lane.

In response to questions from the Committee, the applicant confirmed that, in the evening, access to the premises would be via Broad Lane and through a corridor within the premises. It was confirmed that the other business units within the building would be secured and that there would be no access to these for customers entering the premises via this route. It was also confirmed that up until 10pm the restaurant would be open to the public, but that any evening functions taking place after the restaurant closed would be for invited guests only.  

Robin Payne asked for clarification of the plans that had been shown to the fire officer, as the plans in the agenda pack did not show the whole area of the premises. It was agreed that any licence, if granted, would be made conditional on confirmation being obtained from the fire officer that they had seen the full plans and had no objection. In response to a question from a local resident, the legal officer confirmed that there was a right to appeal the decision of the Committee to the Magistrates Court.

In summing up, residents emphasised their concerns regarding the opening hours, noise breakout when doors were opened, smokers using Antill Road, litter and the risk to local residents. The applicant summed up by saying they did not intend to open as late as applied for,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

To consider any new items of admitted under item 2 above.

There were no items of urgent business.

The meeting closed at 21:10hrs.