Agenda and draft 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.

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.

The summary of procedure was noted.

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

The Sub-Committee received an application to allow provision of Regulated Entertainment, the Supply of Alcohol and the Provision of Late Night Refreshment at Queens Wood Lodge, 42 Muswell Hill Road, London N10 3JP.

Further to no concerns raised by the objectors, the Committee agreed to accept a petition signed by supporters of the application tabled by the Applicant. 

The Sub-Committee noted the introduction by the Licensing Officer, Dale Barrett, including that the Applicant had agreed to the conditions made by the MET Police and Environmental Health Noise Team, and highlighted that point 9 on Page 232 was misleading and that the premises did not intend to restrict the sale of alcohol to patrons who purchased meals at the premises.

The Sub-Committee noted the statement of Councillor Jonathan Bloch (Highgate Ward Councillor) including concerns about the potential for noise disruption and disorder if the application was granted in full.  Councillor Bloch urged the Sub-Committee to limit the sale of alcohol to patrons who purchased meals at the premises and to impose a condition limiting patrons to use the outside area of the premises until 20:00hrs.

In response to the Sub-Committee’s questions it was noted that the nearest residential property was approximately 30 yards away from the premises.

The Sub-Committee noted the statement of Mr Hindrich, Muswell Hill road Resident, objecting to the application being granted in full on the grounds of noise nuisance and public safety; the premises was in an unlit area, which was not policed and the ground was uneven and could be dangerous to those intoxicated with alcohol.

Sub-Committee members, officers and the applicant had no questions for Mr Hindrich.

The Sub-Committee noted the statement of Mr McLean, Muswell Hill Road resident, suggesting that alcohol should only be served for consumption inside the premises, which was near to a children’s playground, in order to protect children from potential harm.

Sub-Committee members, officers and the applicant had no questions for Mr McLean.

The Sub-Committee noted the statement of local resident, Mr Harvey, requesting definition of the conditions of the application and objecting to the license being granted in full as it could impact local streets due to there being no parking management plan included in the application and potential danger to local wildlife caused by litter being left in the area.

Sub-Committee members, officers and the applicant had no questions for Mr Harvey.

The Sub-Committee noted the statement of local resident, Mr Johns, who raised concerns about noise disturbance and urged the Sub-Committee to not grant the licence in full.

Sub-Committee members, officers and the applicant had no questions for Mr Johns.

The Sub-Committee noted the statement of the Applicant, Mr Shelmerdine, including that that the premises ran as a community project and was eco-friendly but required the licence to be granted to improve financial turnover.  The Applicant assured the Sub-Committee that there was no intention of the premises becoming a pub or nightclub of any sort and all evening activities in the premises would be private  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

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

There were no new items.