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Items
No. Item

1.

Membership

To report any changes to the membership.

2.

Declarations of Interest

To receive declarations by Members and Officers of the existence and nature of any pecuniary interests or any other significant interest in matters on this agenda.

1.1

Order of Proceedings

Additional documents:

2.

Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5DE pdf icon PDF 4 MB

Ward
CIA*
SCZ
**

Site Name & Address

Application
Type

Licensing Reference No.

St James

None*

West End**

Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5DE

Variation to the Premises Licence

21/10146/LIPV

*Cumulative Impact Area
** Special Consideration Zone

 

 

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE NO. 4

(“The Committee”)

 

Thursday 11 November 2021  

 

Membership: Councillor Karen Scarborough (Chairman) Councillor Heather Acton

and Councillor Aicha Less

 

Officer Support:       Legal Advisor:         Viviene Walker

                                Policy Officer:          Aaron Hardy

                                Committee Officer:  Sarah Craddock

                                Presenting Officer:  Emanuela Meloyan

 

 

Application for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of Playhouse Theatre Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5DE 21/10146/LIPV

 

Premises

 

Playhouse Theatre

Northumberland Avenue

London WC2N 5DE

 

Applicant

Playhouse Theatre Limited

Represented by James Rankin (Counsel, Francis Taylor Buildings), Ewen Macgregor (Agent of TLT Solicitors), Michael Bond (Theatre Manager, Playhouse Theatre) and Andrew Rawlinson (Director, London and West End Theatre)

 

Cumulative Impact Area?

 

The Premises are not in a Cumulative Impact Area

 

Ward

 

St James’s

 

Special Consideration Zone?

 

West End

 

Proposed Licensable Activities and Hours

 

This application seeks the following:

 

  • To vary the layout and design of the premises in accordance with the plans found at Appendix 1, to now reconfigure the internal layout of the premises to reflect but not limited to: change in auditorium layout at each level, including the repositioning of stage on ground floor, resulting in an overall decrease in capacity of the venue; at basement level repositioning of bar and redefined hospitality space; at ground floor level utilisation of the established stage door entrance for customers on Craven Street and repositioning of bar; and, at second floor level, repositioning of bar and new mobile concession points. Locations of fire safety and other safety equipment subject to change in accordance with the requirements of the responsible authorities or following a risk assessment.

 

  • To remove conditions 18 and 26

 

  • To add an additional condition

 

 

Representations Received

·       Metropolitan Police Service (withdrawn 28 October 2021)

·       Environmental Health Service (Anil Drayan)

·       Sterling Estates Management Limited, Agents for the Freeholder

·       Six Local Residents (Helen Brown, James Lapushner, Mark Adams,

·        Dr. Shareen Chua, Martin Deutz and Daniel Loo) Richard Brown, Licensing Lawyer, Westminster Citizens Advice Bureau represented Martin Deutz and Shareen Chua)

 

Summary of issues raised by objectors

 

·       Environmental Health were concerned that the application may undermine the Licensing Objectives of Public Nuisance and Public Safety.

·       The residents were concerned about noise levels, the congestion in Craven Street as well as the potential for drunken disorderly behaviour and its wider ramifications to the street and the residents. 

 

Policy Position

 

Under Policy HSR1 applications for hours outside the core hours set out in Clause 3 will be considered on their merits, subject to other relevant policies in the Statement of Licensing Policy.

 

Under Policy CCSOS1(A) applications outside the West End Cumulative Zones will generally be granted subject to not being contrary to other policies in the SLP. 

 

 

 

                                SUBMISSIONS AND REASONS

 

Ms Emanuela Meloyan, Senior Licensing Officer, summarised the application set out in the report before the Sub-Committee.  She advised that the application was for a Variation to the Premises Licence which intended to operate as a theatre.  She further advised that representations had been received from the Environmental Health Service and interested parties; and that the Metropolitan Police  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.

3.

22 Great Windmill Street, W1D 7LD pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Ward
CIA*
SCZ
**

Site Name & Address

Application
Type

Licensing Reference No.

West End

West End *

None**

22 Great Windmill Street, W1D 7LD

New Premises Licence

21/06791/LIPN

*Cumulative Impact Area
** Special Consideration Zone

 

 

Additional documents:

4.

Trocadero Hotel, Sky Bar and Lounge, 13 Coventry Street, W1D 7DH pdf icon PDF 15 MB

Ward
CIA*
SCZ**

Site Name & Address

Application
Type

Licensing Reference No.

St James

West End*

None**

Trocadero, Sky Bar and Lounge,13 Coventry Street,   W1D 7DH

New Premises Licence

21/06624/LIPN

*Cumulative Impact Area
** Special Consideration Zone

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE NO. 4

(“The Committee”)

 

Thursday 11 November 2021

 

Membership: Councillor Karen Scarborough (Chairman) Councillor Heather Acton

and Councillor Aicha Less

 

Officer Support:       Legal Advisor:         Viviene Walker

                                Policy Officer:          Aaron Hardy

                                Committee Officer:  Sarah Craddock

                                Presenting Officer:  Emanuela Meloyan

 

Application for a New Premises Licence in respect of Trocadero Hotel – Sky Bar & Lounge 13 Coventry Street London W1D 7DH – 21/06624/LIPN

 

Premises

 

Trocadero Hotel – Sky Bar and Lounge

Trocadero

13 Coventry Street

London W1D 7DH

 

Applicant

Trocadero (London) Hotel Ltd & Tao Group Operating LLC

Represented by Lisa Sharkey (Solicitor, Poppleston Allen), James Burfitt (Trocadero (London) Hotel Ltd, Michael Neuner (VP of Operations UK for Tao Group Operating LLC) and Sylvain Alleman (Senior Operations Director UK for Tao Group Operating LLC)

 

Cumulative Impact Area?

 

West End

 

Ward

 

St James’s

 

Proposed Licensable Activities and Hours

Sale of Alcohol (Indoors and Outdoors)

Monday to Sunday 10:00 to 03:00 hours.

 

Seasonal Variations: On the morning of British Summertime the terminal hour shall be extended by one hour.  For Hotel residents and guests 24 hours.

 

Late Night Refreshment (Indoors and Outdoors)

Monday to Sunday 23:00 to 03:00 hours.

 

Seasonal Variations: On the morning of British Summertime the terminal hour shall be extended by one hour.  For Hotel residents and guests 24 hours.

 

Live Music (Indoors and Outdoors)

Monday to Sunday 10:00 to 03:00 hours.

 

Recorded Music (Indoors and Outdoors)

Monday to Sunday 10:00 to 03:00 hours.

 

Performance of Dance (Indoors and Outdoors)

Monday to Sunday 10:00 to 03:00 hours.

 

Seasonal Variations: On the morning of British Summertime the terminal hour shall be extended by one hour. For Hotel residents and guests 24 hours.

 

Opening Hours of the Premises

Monday to Sunday 00:00 to 00:00 hours.

 

Representations Received

·       Metropolitan Police Service (PC Lewis)

·       Environmental Health Service (Ian Watson)

·       Licensing Authority (Jessica Donavan

 

Summary of issues raised by objectors

 

·       The Environmental Health Service (EHS) were concerned that the proposals were likely to increase the risk of Public Nuisance and the Licensing Authority were concerned that the proposals would have the likely effect of adding to the cumulative impact in the West End Cumulative Impact Area.

·       The Metropolitan Police Service were concerned that if the application was granted it would undermine the Licensing Objectives and would cause further policing problems in an already demanding area.

 

Policy Position

 

Policies CIP1, HRS1 and COMB1(B) apply under the City Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy.  The Premises are located within the West End Cumulative Impact Zone, and as such, the Applicant must demonstrate that the application would not add to Cumulative Impact in the West End Cumulative Impact Zone.

 

 

SUBMISSIONS AND REASONS

 

Ms Emanuela Meloyan, Senior Licensing Officer, summarised the application set out in the report before the Sub-Committee.  She advised that the application was for a New Premises Licence which intended to operate as a hotel with bar, restaurant and entertainment facilities.  She further advised that representations had been received from the Environmental Health Service, Metropolitan Police Service and the Licensing Authority.  No representation had  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

5.

Rapha, 85 Brewer Street, W1F 9ZN pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Ward
CIA*
SCZ**

Site Name & Address

Application
Type

Licensing Reference No.

West End

West End*

None**

Rapha, 85 Brewer Street, W1F 9ZN

New Premises Licence

21/04119/LIPN

*Cumulative Impact Area
** Special Consideration Zone

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

WCC LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE NO. 4

 

Thursday 11 November 2021

 

Membership:           Councillor Karen Scarborough (Chair), Councillor Heather Acton and Councillor Aicha Less

 

Officer Support:       Legal Advisor:         Viviene Walker

                                Policy Officer:          Aaron Hardy

                                Committee Officer:  Sarah Craddock

                                Presenting Officer:  Emanuela Meloyan

 

Application for a New of Premises Licence in respect of Rapha 85 Brewer Street London W1F 9ZN – 21/04119/LIPN

Full Decision

 

Premises

 

Rapha

85 Brewer Street

London W1F 9ZN

 

Applicant

 

Rapha Racing Limited

Represented by Luke Elford (Agent, for Woods Whur 2014 Limited) and Rus Ashford (Operation Director, Rapha Racing Limited)

Cumulative Impact Area?

 

West End

 

Ward

 

West End

 

Proposed Licensable Activities and Hours

Retail Sale of Alcohol (On and Off Sales)

 

Monday to Sunday 12:00 to 22:00

 

Seasonal Variation: None

 

Hours Premises are Open to the Public

 

Monday to Sunday 08:00 to 22:00

 

Seasonal Variation: None

 

Representations Received

 

·       Environmental Health Service (Dave Nevitt)

·       Metropolitan Police Force (PC Lewis)

·       Licensing Authority (Jessica Donovan)

·       The Soho Society (Jane Doyle, represented by Richard Brown, Licensing Lawyer, Westminster Citizens Advice Bureau)

 

Summary of issues raised by objectors

 

·       The Environmental Health Service (EH) were concerned that the proposals were likely to increase the risk of Public Nuisance and EH and the Licensing Authority were concerned that the proposals would have the likely effect of adding to the cumulative impact in the West End Cumulative Impact Area.

·       The Metropolitan Police Service were concerned that if the application was granted it would undermine the Licensing Objectives and would cause further policing problems in an already demanding area.

·       The Soho Society had objected to the application on the grounds of prevention of crime and disorder, prevention of public nuisance and cumulative impact in the West End Cumulative Impact area.

 

Policy Position

 

The following policy points had to be considered, namely CIPI, RNTI and HSR.

 

Summary of Application

This is an application for a New Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003.  (“The Act”).  The Premises propose to operate as a cycling, clothing store with a busy cafe.  The main emphasis will be on coffee, cake, breakfast/lunches during the day with the option of beers, natural wines and a small list of spirits early evenings, weekends and events. It is also proposed that the on sales licence be supplemented by off-sales with regard to bottles of natural wine for consumption at home.  The Premises are within the West End Ward and in the West End Cumulative Impact Zone.  The Premises is not in a Special Consideration Zone. 

 

SUBMISSIONS AND REASONS

Having considered all the submissions made by all parties, the Licensing Sub-Committee decided to grant the application.

 

Ms Emanuela Meloyan, Senior Licensing Officer, summarised the application set out in the report before the Sub-Committee.  She advised that the application was for a New Premises Licence which intended to operate as a cycling clothing store with a busy cafe. The Sub-Committee noted that representations had been received from all the Responsible Authorities and the Soho Society.  The Sub-Committee further noted that the Premises are situated within the West End Ward  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

6.

Ground Floor, 11 Berkeley Street, W1J 8DS pdf icon PDF 1 MB

Ward
CIA*
SCZ
**

Site Name & Address

Application
Type

Licensing Reference No.

West End

None*   

Mayfair**

Ground Floor,      11 Berkeley Street, W1J 8DS

New Premises Licence

21/06202/LIPN

*Cumulative Impact Area
** Special Consideration Zone

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

WCC LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE NO. 4

 

Thursday 11 November 2021

 

Membership:           Councillor Karen Scarborough (Chair), Councillor Heather Acton and Councillor Aicha Less

 

 

Officer Support:       Legal Advisor:         Viviene Walker

                                Policy Officer:          Aaron Hardy

                                Committee Officer:  Sarah Craddock

                                Presenting Officer:  Emanuela Meloyan

 

 

Application for a Shadow Licence 21/06202/LIPN

 

Full Decision

 

Premises

 

Ground Floor

11 Berkeley Street

London W1J 8DS

 

Applicant

 

11 Berkeley Street NO 2 Ltd

Represented by Craig Baylis (Solicitor – Kingsley Napley LLP)

 

Cumulative Impact Area?

 

The Premises are not in a Cumulative Impact Area

 

Ward

 

West End

 

Special Consideration Zone?

 

Mayfair

 

Summary of Application

 

The applicant sought a Shadow Licence to be held in its name. The Premises has had the benefit of a Premises Licence since 2016.  The Shadow Licence has been applied for in exactly the same terms as the existing licence. The two licences would not operate at the same time.

 

 

 

 

 

Representations Received

 

·       Environmental Health Service - Withdrawn

·       Two local residents objecting to the application

(Ms De Irena T and Mr Akash M)

 

Summary of issues raised by objectors

 

·       The Premises are in a residential area which already suffers from noise disturbance late at night.

·       The Premises are currently carrying out a lot of building works and causing noise nuisance to the residents during unsociable hours such as on Saturday afternoons, in the early hours of the morning from 7am and on Sundays.

·       There are numerous bars and restaurants located in Berkeley Street.  The street was becoming overcrowded, unsafe and out of control.

·       The application was likely to encourage noise and drunken behaviour in the local area.

 

Policy Position

 

The following policy points had to be considered, namely HSR1 and RNTI (A).

 

 

 

SUBMISSIONS AND REASONS

 

Having considered all the submissions made by all parties, the Licensing Sub-Committee decided to grant the application.

 

The Licensing Officer introduced the application and confirmed that two residential representations against the application had been received and that the Environmental Health Service’s representation had now been withdrawn following the applicant providing additional information regarding the application.  The Sub-Committee noted that the Premises are in the West End Ward but are not in a Cumulative Impact Area.  The Sub-Committee further noted that the Premises are, however, in the Mayfair Special Consideration Zone.

 

Mr Baylis, representing the applicant, addressed the Sub-Committee and advised that this was a shadow licence application which had been submitted by the landlord in order to protect their interest.  He confirmed that the shadow licence was applied for on exactly the same terms as the existing licence.  He advised that currently the Premises was being redeveloped under the existing licence by a proposed restaurant operator and the Premises was due to open at the beginning of December. He explained that the application was one which fits within the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy (SLP) and that the Premises had benefited from a Premises Licence since 2016. 

 

Mr Baylis advised that during the day he had talked with Ms De Irena T (local resident against the application) regarding her concerns.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.