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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 4th November

1.2

ADDITIONAL INFO. PACK FRONT PAGE

2.

Admiral, 1A Bedford Street, WC2E 9HH pdf icon PDF 18 MB

Ward
CIA*
SCZ
**

Site Name & Address

Application
Type

Licensing Reference No.

St James’s

West End*

None**

Admiral, 1A Bedford Street, WC2E 9HH

New Gambling Premises Licence

21/01830/LIGN

*Cumulative Impact Area
** Special Consideration Zone

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

WCC LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE NO. 3 (“The Committee”)

 

Thursday 4 November 2021

 

Membership:           Councillor Jim Glen (Chairman) Councillor Richard Elcho and Councillor Maggie Carmen

 

Officer Support:       Legal Advisor:         Steve Burnett

                                Policy Officer:          Kerry Simpkin

                                Committee Officer:  Georgina Wills

                                Presenting Officer:  Karyn Abbott

 

Application for a New Gambling Premises Licence in respect ofADMIRAL 1A BEDFORD STREET LONDON WC2E 9HH 21/01830/LIPN

 

Present:  Richard Wormald QC (Legal Representative, Future Leisure Limited), Elizabeth Speed (Group General Counsel, Future Leisure Limited), Shaun Hooper (Regional Operations Director, Future Leisure Limited), Mark Thompson (Head of Risk and Compliance, Future Leisure Limited) Kevin Jackaman (Licensing Authority), PC Bryan Lewis (Metropolitan Police), Ms E Kwong, (Mr Fogg’s Society of Exploration, Inception Group), Mr Marcus Lavell of Keystone Law, (representing Ms E Kwong) Mr Satta Padham (Witness for Mr Rajbir Sawhney, owner and operator of Speciality Drinks), David Kaner (Covent Garden Community and Association (CGCA)) and  Richard Brown, (Citizen Advice Bureau, representing CGCA)

 

Full Decision

 

Premises

 

Admiral 1A Bedford Street London WC2E 9HH

 

Applicant

 

Future Leisure Limited

 

Cumulative Impact Area

 

West End

 

Ward

 

St James's

 

Summary of Application

 

This is an application under Section 159 of the Gambling Act 2005 (2005 Act). The Premises plans to operate as an Adult Gaming Centre (AGC).

 

Activities and Hours applied for

 

Hours premises are open to the public

 

Monday to Sunday 00:00 to 00:00

 

Representations received

 

  • Metropolitan Police (PC Bryan Lewis)
  •  Licensing Authority (Kevin Jackaman)
  • City Inception Group
  • Covent Garden Community and Association (CGCA)
  • The Northbank Bid
  • A local Business Owner

 

Summary of issues raised by objectors

 

The Metropolitan Police had maintained representation as the application may not promote the licensing objectives, contained within the 2005 Gambling Act namely:

 

  • Preventing gambling from being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime.

 

  • Protecting children and other vulnerable people from being harmed or exploited by gambling.

 

There were also concerns about the plan to trade 24 hours a day in a high-risk area. The applicant has provided a comprehensive risk assessment but has not proposed any licence conditions to support the steps offered to manage risk.

 

The Licensing Authority maintained their representations on the grounds contained within the 2005 Act namely:

 

·       Preventing gambling from being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime.

·       Ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way.

·       Protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling.

 

The City Inception Group, Covent Garden Community and Association, The Northbank Bid, and a local business owner had maintained their representations on the grounds contained within the 2005 Act namely:

 

·       Preventing gambling from being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime.

·       Protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling.

 

There were also concerns raised regarding Public Nuisance.

 

Policy Position

 

Policies OBJ1, OBJ2, OBJ3, AGC1 and LOC1 of the City of Westminster  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.

3.

32 Coventry Street, W1D 6BR pdf icon PDF 3 MB

Ward
CIA*
SCZ**

Site Name & Address

Application
Type

Licensing Reference No.

St James’s

West End*

None**

32 Coventry Street,  W1D 6BR

New Premises Licence

21/05711/LIPN

*Cumulative Impact Area
** Special Consideration Zone

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

WCC LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE NO. 3 (“The Committee”)

 

Thursday 4 November 2021

 

Membership:           Councillor Jim Glen (Chairman) Councillor Richard Elcho and Councillor Maggie Carmen

 

Officer Support:       Legal Advisor:         Steve Burnett

                                Policy Officer:          Kerry Simpkin

                                Committee Officer:  Georgina Wills

                                Presenting Officer:  Karyn Abbott

 

Application for a New Premises Licence in respect of32 COVENTRY STREET

LONDON W1D 6BR 21/05711/LIPN

 

Present:  Marcus Lavell of Complete Licensing (Legal Representative, Absolutely Fad Limited), James Hoffelner of Complete Licensing, Mr Fadi Saliba (Owner/Operator of the Applicant, Absolutely Fad Limited) and Kevin Jackaman (Licensing Authority)

 

Full Decision

 

Premises

 

32 Coventry Street London W1D 6BR

 

Applicant

 

Absolutely Fad Limited

 

Cumulative Impact Area

 

West End

 

Ward

 

St James's

 

Summary of Application

 

This is an application for a New Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 (“The Act”). According to the application this premises intends to operate as a restaurant and café.

 

Activities and Hours applied for

 

Hours premises are open to the public

 

Monday to Sunday 00:00 to 00:00

 

Late Night Refreshment (Indoor and outdoor):

 

Monday to Sunday 23:00 to 05:00

 

Representations received

 

·       Licensing Authority (Michelle Steward)

·       Metropolitan Police (PC Bryan Lewis) Withdrawn

·       Environmental Health (Maxwell Kodagu) Withdrawn

 

Summary of issues raised by objectors

 

The Licensing Authority had maintained representation on the grounds of the Prevention of Public Nuisance, Prevention of Crime & Disorder, Public Safety and The Protection of Children from Harm. The Metropolitan Police and Environment Health withdrew their representations following additional conditions being agreed by the Applicant.

 

 

Policy Position

 

Policies HRS1, CIP1, FFP1 and HRS1 of the City of Westminster Statement of Licensing Policy apply.

 

DECISION AND REASONS

 

The Sub-Committee considered an application by Absolutely Fad Limited for a New Premises Licence in respect of 32 Coventry Street London W1D 6BR. The Presenting Officer provided a summary of the application and advised that representation had been maintained by the Licensing Authority. The Applicant had submitted additional information, and these were circulated to all parties. The Premises is situated in the St James's Ward and in the West End Cumulative Impact Zone. 

 

Mr Marcus Lavell of Complete Licensing, the Applicant’s Legal Representative, advised that the Premises operated as a restaurant and that the Applicant had applied for a takeaway provision to be included in their licensable activities. He confirmed that the premises had traded for over two decades and had formed a good relationship with the responsible Authorities. The Applicant had received two letters of support from the Metropolitan Police. The hours sought for late night refreshments were between 23:00 to 05:00 and Policy FFP1 applied. It was submitted that the Applicant needed to be treated as a ‘fast food take away’. Mr Lavell highlighted that the Environmental Health and Metropolitan Police had withdrawn their representations and these decisions indicated that the Licensing Objectives would be promoted. The Sub-Committee were reminded that no Resident Associations had objected to the Application.

 

Mr Fadi Saliba, Owner/Operator Applicant, Absolutely Fad Limited, informed the Sub Committee that the Premises had been affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic and that during the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.

4.

Mister Nice, 14-16 Davies Street, W1K 3DR pdf icon PDF 4 MB

Ward
CIA*
SCZ**

Site Name & Address

Application
Type

Licensing Reference No.

West End

None*

None**

Mister Nice, 14-16 Davies Street, W1K 3DR

New Premises Licence

21/06429/LIPN

*Cumulative Impact Area
** Special Consideration Zone

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

WCC LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE NO. 3 (“The Committee”)

 

Thursday 4 November 2021

 

 

Membership:           Councillor Jim Glen (Chairman) and Councillor Maggie Carmen

 

Officer Support:       Legal Advisor:           Steve Burnett

                                Policy Officer:             Kerry Simpkin

                                Committee Officer:           Georgina Wills

                                Presenting Officer:           Kevin Jackaman

 

 

Application for a New Premises Licence in respect ofMISTER NICE

14 - 16 DAVIES STREET LONDON W1K 3DR 21/06496/LIPN

 

Present:  Marcus Lavell, Keystone Law (Legal Representative, Goodkat Limited), Mr Jean-Philippe Kley (Owner/Operator, Goodkat Limited), Mr Romain Ribera (Designated Premises Supervisor, Goodkat Limited) and Mr Sotirios Sakkas  (General Manager, Goodkat Limited)

 

 

Full Decision

 

 

Premises

 

Mister Nice 14 - 16 Davies Street, London W1K 3DR

 

Applicant

 

Goodkat Limited represented by Mr Marcus Lavell of Keystone Law

 

Cumulative Impact Area

 

None

 

Ward

 

West End

 

Summary of Application

 

This is an application for a New Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 (“The Act”).  According to the application this premises intends to operate as a restaurant.

 

Activities and Hours applied for

 

Sale by retail of alcohol [Both]

 

Monday to Thursday 10:00 to 23:30

Friday to Saturday 10:00 to 00:00

Sunday 12:00 to 22:30

 

Hours premises are open to the public

 

Monday to Thursday 07:00 to 00:00

Friday to Saturday 07:00 to 00:30

Sunday 07:00 to 23:00

 

Late Night Refreshment:

 

Monday to Thursday 23:00 to 23:30

Friday to Saturday 23:00 to 00:00

 

Film

 

Monday to Thursday 10:00 to 23:30

Friday to Saturday 10:00 to 00:00

Sunday 12:00 to 22:30

 

Representations received

 

·       Metropolitan Police (PC Nicole Sondh) Withdrawn

·       Environmental Health (Ian Watson) Withdrawn

·       One Local Resident

 

Summary of issues raised by Objectors

 

·       One local resident had maintained representation on the grounds of the Prevention of Public Nuisance and that the Premises would disturb the nature and feel of the flow for the existing trades (high class galleries) and will make the vicinity lose its character.

·       The Metropolitan Police and Environmental Health withdrew their Representations following agreement of conditions

 

Policy Position

 

Policies RNT1 and HRS1 of the City of Westminster Statement of Licensing Policy apply.

 

DECISION AND REASONS

 

The Sub-Committee considered an application by Goodkat Limited for a New Premises Licence in respect of Mister Nice 14 - 16 Davies Street London W1K 3DR. The Presenting Officer provided a summary of the Application and advised there were additional submissions from the Applicant, and these were circulated to all parties. The Sub-Committee was informed that the objector would not be attending the Meeting.

 

Mr Marcus Lavell, of Keystone Law, Applicant’s Legal Representative confirmed that the Premises intended to operate as a ‘classic restaurant’ which showcased French wine. The Applicant had agreed to the Restaurant Model Condition 66, and the Premises hours of operation were within the core hours. The establishment is not situated in any Cumulative Impact Area. Mr Lavell highlighted that there was only one objector and that the individual had maintained representation on the basis that they did not want a restaurant to be situated next door to their Premises. The neighbouring Premises currently operates as an Art Gallery.

 

Mr Lavell advised that the Premises and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

5.

6 Rathbone Place, W1T 1HL pdf icon PDF 11 MB

Ward
CIA*
SCZ**

Site Name & Address

Application
Type

Licensing Reference No.

West End

West End*

None**

6 Rathbone Place,    W1T 1HL

New Premises Licence

21/06214/LIPN

*Cumulative Impact Area
** Special Consideration Zone

 

Minutes:

WCC LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE NO. 3 (“The Committee”)

 

Thursday 4 November 2021

 

Membership:           Councillor Jim Glen (Chairman) Councillor Richard Elcho and Councillor Maggie Carmen

 

Officer Support:       Legal Advisor:         Steve Burnett

                                Policy Officer:          Kerry Simpkin

                                Committee Officer:  Georgina Wills

                                Presenting Officer:  Kevin Jackaman

 

Application for a New Premises Licence in respect of6 RATHBONE PLACE

LONDON W1T 1HL 21/06214/LIPN

 

Present:  Alun Thomas, Thomas and Thomas (Legal Representative, Shaftesbury Cl Limited), Julia Wilkinson (Applicant Company, Shaftesbury Cl Limited) Krystal

Moore (Applicant Company, Shaftesbury Cl Limited). Nick Pring (Proposed Tenant, of Urban Pubs & Bars) and Karyn Abbott (Licensing Authority)

 

Full Decision

 

Premises

 

6 Rathbone Place London W1T 1HL

 

Applicant

 

Shaftesbury Cl Limited

 

Cumulative Impact Area

 

West End

 

Ward

 

West End

 

Summary of Application

 

This is an application for a New Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 (“The Act”). According to the application the Premises intends to operate as a traditional Public House.

 

 

 

 

 

Activities and Hours applied for:

 

Sale by retail of alcohol [both]

 

Monday to Thursday 10:00 to 23:30

Friday to Saturday 10:00 to 00:00

Sunday 12:00 to 22:30

Sundays before Bank Holidays: 12:00 to 00:00. On New Year's Eve from the end of permitted hours on New Year's Eve to the start of permitted hours on the following day.

 

Hours premises are open to the public

 

Monday to Thursday 10:00 to 23:30

Friday to Saturday 10:00 to 00:00

Sunday 12:00 to 22:50

Sunday before Bank Holidays: 12.00 to 00.00

 

Late Night Refreshment:

 

Monday to Thursday 23:00 to 23:30

Friday to Saturday 23:00 to 00:00

Sundays before Bank Holidays: 12:00 to 00:00. The terminal hour for late night refreshment on New Year's Eve is extended to 05:00 on New Year's Day

 

Live music, recorded music, performance of dance and anything of a similar

description :

 

Monday to Sunday 00:00 to 00:00

 

Films, Indoor sporting events:

 

Monday to Thursday 10:00 to 23:30

Friday to Saturday 10:00 to 00:00

Sunday 12:00 to 22:30

Sundays before Bank Holidays: 12:00 to 00:00

 

Representations received

 

·       Metropolitan Police (PC Cheryl Boon) Withdrawn

·       Environmental Health (Anil Drayan) Withdrawn

·       Licensing Authority (Jessica Donovan)

 

Summary of issues raised by objectors

 

·       The Licensing Authority had maintained representation on the grounds of the Prevention of Crime & Disorder, Protection of Children from Harm, Public Safety and Public Nuisance

 

Policy Position

 

Policies CIP1, PB1, PB1(B) and HRS1 of the City of Westminster Statement of Licensing Policy apply.

 

DECISION AND REASONS

 

The Sub-Committee considered an application by Shaftesbury Cl Limited for a New Premises Licence in respect of 6 Rathbone Place LondonW1T 1HL. The Presenting Officer provided a summary of the Application confirming the representation had been maintained by the Licensing Authority. There were also representations made by the Metropolitan Police and Environmental Health and both were withdrawn following the Applicant agreeing to additional conditions.

 

The Premises is situated in the West End Ward and the West End Cumulative Impact Zone.

 

Alun Thomas of Thomas, Legal Representative, Shaftesbury Cl Limited, stated that the Applicant had over 250 licensable properties in the Borough and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

6.

76 Edgware Road, W2 2EG pdf icon PDF 1 MB

Ward
CIA*
SCZ**

Site Name & Address

Application
Type

Licensing Reference No.

Bryanston and Dorset Square

None*

Edgware Road**

76 Edgware Road,         W2 2EG

New Premises Licence

21/0496/LIPN

*Cumulative Impact Area
** Special Consideration Zone

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

WCC LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE NO. 3 (“The Committee”)

 

Thursday 4 November 2021

 

Membership:           Councillor Jim Glen (Chairman) Councillor Richard Elcho and Councillor Maggie Carmen

 

Officer Support:       Legal Advisor:         Steve Burnett

                                Policy Officer:          Kerry Simpkin

                                Committee Officer:  Georgina Wills

                                Presenting Officer:  Kevin Jackaman

 

Application for a New Premises Licence in respect of76 EDGWARE ROAD LONDON W2 2EG 21/0496/LIPN/LIPN

 

Present:  Jamal Hafeez (Applicant Company, Jenab 2 Limited), PC Bryan Lewis (Metropolitan Police) and Maxwell Koduah (Environmental Health) 

 

Full Decision

 

Premises

 

76 Edgware Road London W2 2EG

 

Applicant

 

Jenab 2 Limited

 

Cumulative Impact Area

 

None

 

Ward

 

Bryanston And Dorset Square

 

Special Consideration Zone

 

Edgware Road

 

Summary of Application

 

This is an application for a New Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 (“The Act”). The premises intends to trade as a 24-hour Dessert / Coffee Parlour.

 

 

 

 

 

Activities and Hours applied for

 

Hours premises are open to the public

 

Monday to Sunday 08:30 to 05:00

 

Late Night Refreshment: Indoors and Outdoors

 

Monday to Sunday 23:00 to 05:00

 

Representations received

 

  • Metropolitan Police (PC Bryan Lewis)
  • Environmental Health (Maxwell Kudauh) 
  • Connaught Court Tenants Association
  • One local resident

 

Summary of issues raised by objectors

 

  • The Metropolitan Police had maintained representation as there were Insufficient conditions proposed to support the Prevention of Crime and Disorder, Licensing Objective. The Environmental Health, Connaught Court Tenants Association and a local resident had maintained representation on the grounds of the prevention of Crime and Disorder, Public Nuisance and Public Safety.

 

Policy Position

 

Policies HRS1, CIP1, FFP1(A) and SCZ1 of the City of Westminster Statement of Licensing Policy apply.

 

DECISION AND REASONS

 

The Sub-Committee considered an application by Jenab 2 Limited for a New Premises Licence in respect of 76, Edgware Road, London W2 2EG. The Presenting Officer provided a summary of the Application and advised that representation had been maintained by the Metropolitan Police, Environmental Health, Connaught Court Tenants Association and a local resident.

 

Environmental Health had submitted additional information, and these were circulated to all parties. The Premises is situated in the Bryanston And Dorset Square Ward and in the Edgware Road Special Consideration Zone.

 

The Applicant, Mr Jamal Hafeez, of Jenab 2 Limited stated that a late-night refreshments licence was sought. The Premises is to offer desserts such as gelato ice creams, waffles, and crepes. Patrons would include families and young people. The operation was part of the Cookies and Creams Franchise and did not offer alcohol or provide shisha. Mr Hafeez operated a similar premises in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets that ceased operations at 03:30. There have been no adverse incidents at this site. Mr Hafeez commented that he was aware of the concerns regarding operating after 00:00. However, the Premise was located near Hyde Park and neighbouring establishments operated until later hours.

 

Mr Hafeez explained that a late-night refreshment had been sought as trading during the earlier hours was slow. Trade usually increased during the latter part of the day and when the Premises was about to close. He had met with Environmental Health and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.