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LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE No. 3

Thursday 24 September 2020

Membership:              Councillor Jacqui Wilkinson (Chairman), Councillor Margot Bright and Councillor Rita Begum.

Legal Adviser:             Viviene Walker

Policy Officer: Kerry Simpkin

Committee Officer:      Georgina Wills

Presenting Officer:      Michelle Steward

Mr Fogg’s Society of Exploration, 1A Bedford Street London WC2E

9HD Application for a New Premises Licence 20/04234/LIPN

Present:          James Rankin (Legal Representative, Bedford Street Bar Ltd),                   Marcus Lavell (Agent, Bedford Street Bar Ltd ), Andrew Wong                    (Agent, Bedford Street Bar Ltd ), Charlie Gilkes (Applicant,                               Bedford Street Bar Ltd ) Duncan Stirling (Applicant, Bedford                                   Street Bar Ltd), Karyn Abbott (Licensing Authority) andSally                                   Fabbricatore (Environmental Health),

This is an application by the Bedford Street Bar Ltd (The Applicant) was seeking a new premises licence for Lounge and wine bar.

DECISION

The application is granted for the following activities and hours:

Retail Sale of Alcohol [On and Off sales]

The Committee having carefully considered the application and representations made decided to grant the premises licence to permit the sales of alcohol on and off the premises from Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 02:30, Sunday 12:00 to 00:00 hours.

Late Night Refreshment [On and Of premise]

To grant permission for Late Night Refreshment On and Off the premises Monday to Saturday 23:00 to 02:00 hours, Sunday 23:00 to 00:00 hours.

Hours of Operation

To grant permission for the Hours the premises are open to the public Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 02:30 hours, Sunday 12:00 to 00:30 hours.

That the licensable activities and opening hours listed at 1 – 4 above shall be limited for a maximum period of two years from the date of this decision, as specified in condition 37 below and that following that two-year period the hours for licensable activities will revert to:

a)         Playing of Recorded Music: Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 00:00, Sunday 12:00 to 23:00.

b)         Sale by retail of alcohol: Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 00:00, Sunday 12:00 to 23:30

c)         Late Night Refreshment: Monday to Saturday 23:00 to 00:00, Sunday 23:00 to 23:30

d)         Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 00:30, Sunday 12:00 to 23:30.

1.     That the licensable activities shall be extended from the end of permitted hours on New Year’s Eve to the start of permitted hours on New Year’s Day. 

2.     That the Licence is subject to any relevant mandatory conditions.

3.     That no licensable activities can take place until the existing premises licence, 20/00229/LIPDPS (or such other number subsequently issued for the premises) has been surrendered and is incapable of resurrection.

4.     That the Licence is subject to the following additional conditions imposed by the Committee which are considered appropriate and proportionate to promote the licensing objectives.

SUBMISSIONS AND REASONS

The Sub-Committee considered an application by the Bedford Street Bar Ltd (The Applicant) for a new premises licence in respect of Mr Fogg’s

Society of Exploration, 1A Bedford Street London WC2E 9HD

Michelle Steward, the Presenting Officer introduced the application and advised  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.

LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE No. 3

Thursday 24 September 2020

Membership:              Councillor Jacqui Wilkinson (Chairman), Councillor Margot Bright and Councillor Rita Begum.

Legal Adviser:             Viviene Walker

Policy Officer:             Kerry Simpkin

Committee Officer:      Georgina Wills

Presenting Officer:      Michelle Steward

British Sex Shop 8 Green's Court London W1F 0HH

Application for a renewal of a Sex Establishment Licence

[20/04277/LISEXR]

Relevant Representation:    Local Resident.

Present:        Mark Halton (Agent, British Sex Shop 8 Green's Court)

This is an application by Mr Nigel Moon, British Sex Shop (The Applicant) was seeking the renewal of a sex establishment licence for an Adult Theme Shop at 8 Green's Court London W1F 0HH. It is situated within the West End Ward.

DECISION

The application is granted for the following activities and hours:

The Committee having carefully considered the application and one objector’s

representation decided to grant the renewal of the Licence for twelve months

subject to the conditions specified below.

SUBMISSIONS AND REASONS

Michelle Steward, the Presenting Officer introduced the application and advised that the Premises currently operates as a sex establishment. The Applicant sought to renewal the Sex Establishment Licence under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 as amended (“the Act”) for the premises known as British Sex Shop situated at 8 Green’s Court, London W1F 0HH. The Premises have had the benefit of a licence which expired on 17 June 2020. There was no objection raised by the Metropolitan Police and the Local Authority.

Mr. Halton presented the application and indicated that the applicant has operated the business for nine years, it is a single enterprise shop, well run by the applicant and there have been no concerns raised by the Police or the Local Authority during this time. Mr. Halton stated that the nature of the objection by the one resident who objected to the application was more of an observation rather than an objection and there is no evidence of any issues detrimental to the renewal. Mr. Halton stated that the premises were visited by the Police and Local Authority during the year and there have been no complaints.

There was a representation from one local resident who objected to the renewal of the License and these were on the grounds of the Premises locality.

Having listened to all parties the Sub-Committee granted the renewal of the Licence for twelve months. The Sub-Committee noted that the Premises were well run by the applicant and that there had been no objections from any of the Responsible Authorities. The Sub-Committee noted that there was only one objection to the Application. The establishment was deemed to be suited to the area and the locality. Members commented on the importance of supporting local businesses and were satisfied that the conditions agreed would promote the licensing objectives and so they unanimously agreed to renew the licence.

Conditions attached to the Licence

1.     The licence or a clear copy shall be prominently displayed at all times so as to be readily and easily seen by all persons using the premises.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.