Agenda and draft minutes

6 Clarges Street, London, W1J 8AE (“The Premises”) 19/04749/LIPN

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Sale by retail of Alcohol: Both On sales and Off sales

Monday to Saturday: 10:00 to 00:00

Sunday: 10:00 to 23:30

Seasonal Variations/Non-standard timings: From the end of permitted hours on New Years' Eve to the start of permitted hours on New Years' Day.

Amendments to application advised at hearing:

None.

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

Mr Kevin Jackaman (Presenting Officer) confirmed the application, advising the Sub-Committee that this was a new premises licence application submitted by L'atelier De Joel Robuchon (Mayfair) Limited (“The Applicant”).  He advised that the Environmental Health (EH) Services made a representation.  Four local resident representations had also been received, Richard Brown (CAB) was representing Andrew Jones, however local residents were unable to attend today’s hearing.  Mr Jackaman advised that the Premises were within West End Ward and not located in the Cumulative Impact Area (CIA).

Mr Stephen Walsh QC appearing on behalf of the Applicant introduced Mr Adrian Braimer Jones – Director) and Mr Peter Jenkins – Property Manager of the Applicant.  He stated that this was an application for a new premises licence for a premise intending to operate as a restaurant, from the legendary Chef Joël Robuchon, who held 32 Michelin stars in his lifetime, more than any chef in history and operated fine dining destinations across the globe.

Mr Walsh advised that the Applicant had previously operated a premise in Covent Garden for some 12 years with no concerns or complaints from local residents   He advised that the Premises was closed as the Clarges development in which the new Premises will be situated was a natural home in Mayfair for the L'atelier concept and to open a restaurant known as Le Comptoir.  Mr Walsh advised that the operators who run such premises, realise their responsibility to ensure that they are well run so as to promote the licensing objective and take every opportunity to liaise with local residents.  With regard to the building of the premises (Clarges Development), Mr Walsh advised that all residents had been consulted well in advance, and that none of the residents in the immediate building raised any objections.

Mr Walsh advised that the hours the Applicant had applied for were in line with the planning application, he then proceeded to take the Sub-Committee through the street map, highlighting the Clarges Development and the front exterior of the Premises.  Mr Walsh then showed the Sub-Committee the premise plans, where licensable activities were to take place,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.

Runway East, 66 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4UH (“The Premises”) 19/04930LIPN

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Sale by retail of Alcohol: On sales

Monday to Saturday: 12:00 to 23:00

Sunday: 12:00 to 22:00

Seasonal Variations/Non-standard timings: None

Amendments to application advised at hearing:

None.

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

Mr Kevin Jackaman (Presenting Officer) confirmed the application, advising the Sub-Committee that this was a new premises licence application submitted by Rwe 66 Compton Street Ltd (“The Applicant”).  He advised the City Councils Environmental Health (EH) and the Licensing Authority Departments (LA) had both made representations.  Mr Jackaman advised that the Metropolitan Police had made a representation which was, subsequently withdrawn.  He also stated that the Premises were within West End Ward and is located in the Cumulative Impact Area (CIA).

Ms Natasha Guerra – Rwe for the Applicant introduced herself and informed the Sub-Committee that this was an application for a new premises licence for the provision of office services including co-working facilities, shared workspace, private offices on flexible agreements, meeting rooms, conference rooms, exhibitions, meeting facilities, receptions, conferences, seminars and networking.  She advised the Sub-Committee that this was their fourth location, with premises in Moorgate, London Bridge and Bristol. The Applicant informed the Sub-Committee that the main purpose of the business is to help grow technology companies across the London and the UK.

The Sub-Committee advised the Applicant that the Premises were in the CIA and that she needed to persuade the Sub-Committee that the operations of her business would not have a negative impact.  The Sub-Committee then made further enquiries regarding the Premises and the numbers expected to use the terrace area.  Responding to the queries raised, the Applicant advised that they currently have over 200 members and can have approx. 40-50 people in the building with a max of 40 people on the terraced area.  The Sub-Committee sought further clarification on the nature of events, proposed number of events to be held and who would be attending those such events.

The Applicant stated that she envisaged holding 1-3 events per week that would be restricted to members or those with a paid subscription.  She advised that all events will be organised by her team personally and that, there would be no third party appointed in respect of the running of their events.  The Applicant advise that they were already running 1-2 events per week, but without alcohol.  She advised the Sub-Committee that the Premises had not received any complaints.

Mr Dave Nevitt from Environmental Health Services addressed the Sub-Committee advising that this was indeed a shared office space and gave the example of “We  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.