Issue - meetings

To consider an application for a conversion and variation of a Premises Licence.

(Item 8, put back from Agenda Item 7)

              The Licensing Manager, Ms Daliah Barrett, presented the Report on the application, highlighting that the applicants had provided a list of additional steps that they intended to take in order to promote the four licensing objectives. Ms Barrett informed the Committee that the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) had made a representation in the form of a recommendation that on Friday and Saturday nights a minimum of two door staff approved by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) be employed on the premises to control the entry and exit of customers. She also highlighted the Committee that one letter of objection had been received in respect of the application, that had been signed by two local residents who were not present at the hearing.

              The Chair invited the applicant to address the Committee with particular reference to the objections raised in the letter of objections. The applicants stated that they had SIA supervisors who were vigilant and would ensure patrons did not loiter outside the premises. They also stated that they were aware of residents concerns and would seek to resolve these wherever possible. They stated that the premises were a private members bar, and thus all patrons were known to the management. All guests of patrons would need to be signed in by the patron who was allowed up to three guests.

              RESOLVED

              The Committee agreed to grant the application in full and subject to the usual conditions of:

(i)                 Standard mandatory conditions apply (19 and 21).

(ii)               Impose the recommendations of the CPA on age restrictions.

(iii)             Conditions to enforce the operating schedule.