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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 any personal or prejudicial interests in matters on this agenda.

1.

CENTURY CLUB, 61-63 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, LONDON, W1D 6LQ pdf icon PDF 6 MB

App

No

Ward /

Cumulative Impact Area

Site Name and Address

Application

Licensing Reference Number

1.

West End Ward / West End Cumulative Impact Area

Century Club, 61-63 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6LQ

Variation

18/03894/LIPV

 

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE No. 3

Thursday 19th July 2018

 

Membership:              Councillor Melvyn Caplan (Chairman), Councillor Peter Freeman and Councillor Rita Begum

 

Legal Adviser:             Barry Panto

Committee Officer:     Kisi Smith-Charlemagne

Presenting Officer:     Samantha Eaton

                                   

 

Relevant Representations:         The Licensing Authority, Environmental Health, Metropolitan Police, the Soho Society and 27 representations in support of the application

 

Present: Ms Lana Tricker (Solicitor, representing the Applicant), Century Club Limited (Applicant), Ron Holenbury (General Manager, representing Applicant) Ms Daisy Gadd (Licensing Authority), Mr Anil Drayan (Environmental Health), PC Bryan Lewis (Metropolitan Police), Richard Brown (CAB Licensing Project on behalf of the Soho Society) and Ms Jane Doyle, Mr Kenneth Rodgers, Mr Ali Rezakhani and Mr Michael Davies (The Soho Society)

 

Century Club, 61-63 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6LQ (West End Ward/ West End Cumulative Impact Area) (“The Premises”) 18/03894/LIPV

 

1.

Current

Regulated Entertainment (Indoors, outdoors or both): Indoors

Exhibition of films

Playing of recorded music

 

Ground, First, Second, Third & Fourth Floor

 

Monday to Sunday: 10:00 to 01:00

 

Proposed

Regulated Entertainment (Indoors, outdoors or both): Indoors

Exhibition of films

Playing of recorded music

 

Ground, First, Second, Third & Fourth Floor

 

Monday to Wednesday: 10:00 to 01:00

Thursday to Saturday: 10:00 to 03:00

Sunday: 10:00 to 01:00

 

 

Amendments to application advised at hearing:

 

None

 

 

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

 

The Sub-Committee considered an application by Century Club Limited, for a premises licence variation in respect of Century Club, 61-63 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6LQ, in the West End Ward and West End Cumulative Impact Area.  The Licensing Officer provided an outline of the application to the Sub-Committee.

 

Ms Tricker advised the Sub-Committee that the operator opened its doors in 2001 and the premises operates as a discrete, private members club on Shaftsbury Avenue.  Ms Tricker described the location and the interior of the premises, explaining that there is no trade on the ground floor.  The Applicant sought to increase licensable activities for Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 03:00 and terminal hours until 03:30.  The Applicant also sought to update conditions 28 to bring it in line with Westminster’s model condition and to add a last entry condition.

 

Ms Tricker explained to the Sub-Committee the details of the club’s membership criteria, as set out in the application. Ms Tricker advised the Sub-Committee of the club’s operations, referring to what was on offer to members.  Ms Tricker then explained that there had been no previous noise or nuisance complaints.  Ms Tricker confirmed that this was supported with a noise survey report prepared by Big Sky Acoustics (set out at pages 69 to 93 of the Licensing Sub-Committee report) which showed that the extension of hours would not cause any impact.  Ms Tricker advised the Sub-Committee that the premises consisted of three floor and a roof terrace, where smoking and dining took place. Ms Tricker advised that the noise survey shows that there would be no impact from the terrace and it was advised that there were certain noise insulation and barriers that prevented the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.

2.

ME HOTEL, 335 STRAND, LONDON, WC2R 1HA pdf icon PDF 5 MB

App

No

Ward /

Cumulative Impact Area

Site Name and Address

Application

Licensing Reference Number

2.

St James’s Ward /

not in a cumulative impact area

ME Hotel, 335 Strand, London,

WC2R 1HA

Variation

18/06018/LIPV

 

Minutes:

LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE No. 3

Thursday 19th July 2018

 

Membership:              Councillor Melvyn Caplan (Chairman), Councillor Peter Freeman and Councillor Rita Begum

 

Legal Adviser:             Barry Panto

Committee Officer:     Kisi Smith-Charlemagne

Presenting Officer:     Samantha Eaton

                                   

 

Relevant Representations:         Environmental Health, Metropolitan Police and 3 local resident’s

 

Present: Mr Craig Baylis Solicitors (Agent, representing the Applicant, London XXI Limited), Mate Konczos (Logistics Manager and license holder DPS, representing Applicant), Mr Ian Watson (Environmental Health), PC Bryan Lewis (Metropolitan Police), Kate Swann (Local Resident)

 

ME Hotel, 335 Strand, London, WC2R 1HA (St James’s Ward/ Not in Cumulative Impact Area) (“The Premises”) 18/06018/LIPV

 

1.

Condition

Proposed variation

Delete condition 37:

After 22:30 the area marked Terrace 1 on the licence plan shall not be used except in an emergency and for access to and from the Penthouse Suite.

 

To be amended to:

After 22:30 the area marked Terrace 1 on the licence plan shall not be used except:

 

a. On Thursday to Saturday until midnight after which it shall be cleared of all patrons;

b. In an emergency at any time; and

c. For access to and from the Penthouse Suite at any time

 

Amendments to application advised at hearing:

 

None

 

 

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

 

The Sub-Committee considered an application by London XXI Limited, for a premises licence variation in respect of ME Hotel, 335 Strand, London, WC2R 1HA.  The Licensing Officer provided an outline of the application to the Sub-Committee, confirming that photographs and a plan had been submitted with the application.  The Licensing Officer also confirmed that representations had been received from the Environmental Health (EH), Metropolitan Police (MP) and three members of the Public.

 

Mr Baylis confirmed that the Sub-Committee had the most resent version of the conditions and then advised the Sub-Committee that it had before it a variation to the licence and conditions.  The premises operates as a Hotel and the Applicant sought permission to use the Southern terrace area on the 10th floor on Thursday to Sunday until Midnight (an increase from 22.30). The Applicant also sought to make a related amendment to condition 37 to allow such access through the Southern Terrace.  Mr Baylis advised the Sub-Committee that the residents had been very approachable and a pleasure to work with, making particular reference to Ms Swan.

 

Mr Baylis then advised the Sub-Committee that Ms Swann brought a review four years ago regarding noise from the hotel and that she was right to do so. Mr Baylis explained that his client was surprised to find that their own acoustics technician found that in Ms Swan’s flat you could hear noise coming from the ME Hotel roof top terrace.  Mr Baylis advised that this was bizarre, as Ms Swan’s flat is on the other side of the Strand and the noise was going over the roof, bouncing off the wall and bouncing back again.  Mr Baylis explained that for four years his client had not been able to use the roof terrace  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.

3.

9A IRVING STREET, LONDON, WC2H 7AT pdf icon PDF 434 KB

App

No

Ward /

Cumulative Impact Area

Site Name and Address

Application

Licensing Reference Number

3.

St James’s Ward /

West End Cumulative Impact Area

9A Irving Street, London, WC2H 7AT

Variation

18/03647/LIPV

 

 

Minutes:

LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE No. 3

Thursday 19th July 2018

 

Membership:              Councillor Melvyn Caplan (Chairman), Councillor Peter Freeman and Councillor Rita Begum

 

Legal Adviser:             Barry Panto

Committee Officer:     Kisi Smith-Charlemagne

Presenting Officer:     Samantha Eaton

                                   

 

Relevant Representations:         Licensing Authority and 2 local residents (one in support and one opposing the application)

 

Present: Ms Lana Tricker (Solicitor, representing the Applicant, 9A And Ant Limited0, Andy Jones (Director on behalf of the Applicant Company) and Ms Daisy Gadd (Licensing Authority)

 

9A Irving Street, London, WC2H 7AT (St James’s Ward/ West End Cumulative Impact Area) (“The Premises”) 18/03647/LIPV

 

1.

Current

Late Night Refreshment:

 

None

 

Proposed

Late Night Refreshment (Indoor and Outdoor)

 

Ground Floor Restaurant, Basement and External seating area

 

Monday to Thursday: 23:00 to 00:00

Friday to Saturday: 23:00 to 01:00

Sunday: 23:00 to 00:00

 

Seasonal variations/Non-Standard Timings:

 

The premises may remain open for the sale of alcohol and the provision of late night refreshments from the terminal hour for those activities on New Year’s Eve through to the commencement time for those activities on New Year’s Day.

 

 

Amendments to application advised at hearing:

 

None

 

 

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

 

The Sub-Committee considered an application by 9A and Ant Limited, for a premises licence variation in respect of 9A Irving Street, London WC2H 7AT.  The Licensing Officer provided an outline of the application to the Sub-Committee.

 

Ms Tricker representing the Applicant, advised the Sub-Committee that this was an application for a premises licences variation. The premises operates as an Italian restaurant. The Applicant sought extended terminal hours for the sale of alcohol for an additional one hour on Monday to Thursday and an additional two hours on Friday to Sunday. In addition, the applicant was seeking Late Night Refreshment for the same extended hours.  Ms Tricker explained that the hours requested were within the hours already permitted under the table chairs licence.   One resident and the Licensing Authority objected to the variation, raising concerns regarding the outside seating area and hours which were beyond the core hours. 

 

Ms Tricker advised the Sub-Committee that her client is operating the full restaurant model condition 66 and trades on the ground floor, basement and external seating area.  Ms Tricker described the layout using the submitted plan of the premises.  Ms Tricker explained that menus and photographs for the premises had been submitted and advised that the restaurant has seating throughout with table waitress service.  The premises has planning permission until 01:00 for the table and chairs outside and a table and chairs license to 01:00, Monday to Sunday.

 

Ms Tricker advised that her client was seeking to match the terminal hours with the planning permission.  It was advised that the Applicant would not be attracting new people to the area, but capturing the customers already in the area.  The premises is currently trading under the table and chairs license for non-licensable activities.  The restaurant was described as small with a capacity of 30, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner within the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.

4.

AM 2 PM. 122-124 CHIPPENHAM ROAD, LONDON, W9 2AD pdf icon PDF 493 KB

App

No

Ward /

Cumulative Impact Area

Site Name and Address

Application

Licensing Reference Number

4.

Harrow Road Ward /

Not in a cumulative impact area

AM 2 PM, 122-124 Chippenham Road, London, W9 2AD

Variation

18/06093/LIPV

 

Minutes:

LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE No. 3

Thursday 19th July 2018

 

Membership:              Councillor Melvyn Caplan (Chairman), Councillor Peter Freeman and Councillor Rita Begum

 

Legal Adviser:             Barry Panto

Committee Officer:     Kisi Smith-Charlemagne

Presenting Officer:     Samantha Eaton

                                   

 

Relevant Representations:         The Licensing Authority, Environmental Health and Metropolitan Police

 

Present: Mr Panchal (Solicitor, representing the Applicant), Mrs Ghalwa Bou Diab Abou Saada (General Manager and Applicant) Ms Daisy Gadd (Licensing Authority), Ms Sally Fabbricatore (Environmental Health) and PC Reaz Guerra (Metropolitan Police)

 

AM 2 PM, 122-124 Chippenham Road, London, W9 2AD (Harrow Road Ward/ Not in Cumulative Impact Area) (“The Premises”) 18/06093/LIPV

 

1.

Condition

Proposed variation

Condition 22:

This premises licence only has effect if Mr Khalid Javed is the licence holder or a Director of the company that holds the premises licence.

 

To be removed:

 

 

 

Amendments to application advised at hearing:

 

None

 

 

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

 

The Sub-Committee considered an application, for a premises licence variation in respect of AM 2 PM, 122-124 Chippenham Road, London, W9 2AD.  The Licensing Officer provided an outline of the application to the Sub-Committee.

 

Mr Panchant, representing the Applicant explained to the Sub-Committee that this was a variation to the licence and condition (22).  Mr Panchant advised the Sub-Committee that the premises currently operates as an off-licence and convenience store. Mr Panchant did not want to go through all the details of the previous review but confirmed that in 2014 condition 22 was added to ensure the licence objectives were robustly supported. The Applicant sought to remove condition 22, which specified that the premises licence only had effect if Mr Khalid Javed was the licence holder or a director of the company that holds the premises licence.  . 

 

Mr Panchant explained to the Sub-Committee that Since 2015 to 2018, Mrs Ghalwa Bou Diab Abou Saada continued to work at the premises before she applied to acquire the business on a management basis. She then put an application in to transfer the licence to her name. It was noted that the transfer application had been granted under delegated authority. Mr Panchant advised that all staff had been trained regularly and a training manual had been put in place in accordance to the conditions on the existing licence.  It was recognised that the transferred licence could not be utilised until condition 22 was removed and that is why his client had applied for a minor variation to that effect. That application had been refused and that is why this application was now being made to the Licensing Sub-Committee.

 

Mr Panchant advised that at the moment there are no licensable activates taking place at the premises, because condition 22 has prevented the sale of any alcohol.  Mr Panchant explained that his client was not seeking the removal of condition 23 as Mr Jihad Albeainy and Mrs Jihad Beaini had no involvement in the current operation of the premises but they had been the reason why the licence had been reviewed and suspended in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

5.

PANCS, 32 THE MARKET, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, WC2E 8RE pdf icon PDF 532 KB

App

No

Ward /

Cumulative Impact Area

Site Name and Address

Application

Licensing Reference Number

5.

St James’s Ward /

West End Cumulative Impact Area

Pancs, 32 The Market,

Covent Garden,

London,

WC2E 8RE

New Premises Licence

18/05781/LIPN

 

Minutes:

LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE No. 3

Thursday 19th July 2018

 

Membership:              Councillor Melvyn Caplan (Chairman), Councillor Peter Freeman and Councillor Rita Begum

 

Legal Adviser:             Barry Panto

Committee Officer:     Kisi Smith-Charlemagne

Presenting Officer:     Samantha Eaton

                                   

 

Relevant Representations:         Environmental Health and the Licensing Authority.

 

Present: Mr Alun Thomas (Solicitor, representing the Applicant, International Food Technologies Ltd), Ms Antenela Traxela (General Manager on behalf of the Applicant), Mr Anil Drayan (Environmental Health) and Ms Daisy Gadd (Licensing Authority)

 

Pancs, 32 The Market, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8RE (St James’s Ward/ West End Cumulative Impact Area) (“The Premises”) 18/05781/LIPN

 

1.

Late Night Refreshment (Indoors)

Monday to Thursday: 23:00 to 23:30

Friday to Saturday: 23:00 to 00:00

Sunday: N/A

 

Seasonal variations/Non-Standard Timings:

 

From the end of permitted hours on New Year’s Eve to the start of permitted hours on New Year’s Day.

 

On Sundays prior to bank holiday’s/public holidays 12:00 to 00:00

 

 

Amendments to application advised at hearing:

 

None

 

 

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

 

The Sub-Committee considered an application by International Food Technologies Ltd, for a new premises licence in respect of Pancs, 32 The Market, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8RE.  The Licensing Officer provided an outline of the application to the Sub-Committee.  Mr Thomas advised the Sub-Committee this was an application for a new premises licence for a restaurant that serves pancakes and crepes with external seating in the lower ground floor area of Covent Garden Market.  Mr Thomas took the Sub-Committee through the pictures of the premises and premises plan and advised that this was a small premises with a capacity of 50. Opposite the Pancs unit was a small public toilet.  The Sub-Committee reviewed the pictures and layout provided. 

 

Mr Thomas advised that the premises is seeking to sell bottled beer and wine only, no spirits and no draft beer; alcohol will be 5% of total sales.  Pancs is an early meal establishment with hot and cold pancakes for eat in or take away.  It’s not the type of place for drinking, however they had received customer requests for a glass of wine.  Mr Thomas explained that the dwell time is very short - about 20-30 minutes.  Mr Thomas advised that there are two concerns, first how his client demonstrates that the premises will not impact of the CIA.  Mr Thomas explained that the hours, modest capacity, type of use, the amount of alcohol likely to be served and location; is highly unlikely to add to CIA.

 

Mr Thomas advised that the second concern related to the toilets, Mr Thomas advised that he could only agree to part of the condition proposed by Environmental Health.  Mr Thomas read out the condition, The sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises shall only be permitted during the hours that Covent Garden public toilets are made available free of charge, Mr Thomas could not agree to the “Free of charge” part of the condition.  Mr Thomas advised that his client was happy to close  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.