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Items
No. Item

1.

Membership

To report any changes to the membership.

Minutes:

1.1.          There were no 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.

Minutes:

Councillor Murad Gassanly declared an interest in respect of Item 1 Buddha Bar, 145 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7PA and informed that he had dined at the Restaurant with clients and also socially.  

 

1.

Buddha Bar, 145 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7PA pdf icon PDF 723 KB

App

No

Ward /

Cumulative Impact Area

Site Name and Address

App

Type

Licensing Ref No.

1.

Knightsbridge Ward/ in Cumulative Impact Area

Buddha Bar, 145 Knightsbridge

London

SW1X 7PA

Premises

Licence

Variation

19/05571/LIPV

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE No. 5

Thursday 4 July 2019

 

Membership:              Councillor Murad Gassanly (Chairman), Councillor Susie Burbridge and Councillor Aicha Less

 

Legal Adviser:             Horatio Chance

Committee Officer:      Georgina Wills

Policy Officer:              Kerry Simpkin

Presenting Officer:      Kevin Jackaman

                                   

Relevant Representations:         Environmental Health and Licensing Authority

 

Present: Mr Alun Thomas (Legal Representative, representing the Applicant), Mr Andy Hing (Applicant, Shaftesbury Chinatown Pic), Mr Shelford Resident, Mr David Nevitt(Environmental Health) and Ms Karyn Abbot (Licensing Authority) 

 

1 Gerrard Place London W1V 7LL (“The Premises”)19/04659/LIPN

 

1.

Sale by Retail of Alcohol – On and Off Sales

 

Monday to Saturday: 10:00 to 00:00

Sunday: 12:00 to 23:30

 

Seasonal Variations / Non-Standard Timings:

 

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

 

 

Amendments to application advised at hearing:

 

During the Hearing, the Applicant advised that the ‘sale by Retail of alcohol (off sales) was no longer required.

 

 

The Sub-Committee had before it two applications for a new premises licence by Shaftesbury Chinatown Plc. In respect of (i) 1 Gerrard Place London W1V 7LL and (ii) 9 Horse and Dolphin Yard, London, W1D 5BA. The Applicant sought to split the existing licensed space into two new restaurants. This Application relates to part ground and first floor of the Premises. The Applicant sought the sale by retail of alcohol both ‘off’ and ‘on’ sales from 10:00hrs to 00:00hrs Monday to Saturday and 12:00hrs to 23:30hrs on Sundays.Late night refreshment was also sought from 23:00hrs to 01:00hrs Monday to Sundays.

 

The Licensing Officer advised that representation for both Applications had been received from Environmental Health, Licensing Authority and two residents. The Applicant submitted additional documentation, and these were circulated to all parties on 1 July 2019. The Premises is situated in the West End Cumulative Impact Area.

 

Mr Thomas, the Applicant’s Legal Representative, advised that the Applicant, Shaftesbury Chinatown PLC was an established company which had over 300 Licensed Premises in their property portfolio and that the majority of these were restaurants. The Sub-Committee was advised that Shaftesbury Chinatown PLC had a reputation of having a strict lease and set of policies on how their premises should be managed and these were rigorously enforced. Mr Thomas advised that a previous tenancy had been forfeited and this was due to poor operational practices of the tenant. The Sub-Committee was reminded that Chinatown was in an area that had numerous theatres and was a designated spot for post theatre diners. The Sub-Committee was reminded that its locality was ‘restaurant led’ in nature and was unlike Soho which was ‘drink led’.

 

Mr Andy Hing, Applicant, Shaftesbury Chinatown PLC, advised that the Premises were frequented by an international clientele.  The Sub-Committee was advised that cuisines in the Asian Continent had evolved and preferences of the younger international clientele had altered, and it was aimed to reflect these market changes. Mr Hing advised that clienteles used the Premises as a ‘meeting place’ and not necessarily for purchasing alcohol.

 

Mr Thomas advised that 13  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.

2.

1 Gerrard Place, London, W1V 7LL pdf icon PDF 4 MB

App

No

Ward /

Cumulative Impact Area

Site Name and Address

App

Type

Licensing Ref No.

2.

St James’s Ward/ West End Cumulative Impact Area

1 Gerrard Place

London

W1V 7LL

New Premises Licence

19/04659/LIPN

 

Minutes:

LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE No. 5

Thursday 4 July 2019

 

Membership:              Councillor Murad Gassanly (Chairman), Councillor Susie Burbridge and Councillor Aicha Less

 

Legal Adviser:             Horatio Chance

Committee Officer:      Georgina Wills

Policy Officer:              Kerry Simpkin

Presenting Officer:      Kevin Jackaman

                                   

Relevant Representations:         Environmental Health and Licensing Authority

 

Present: Mr Alun Thomas (Legal Representative, representing the Applicant), Mr Andy Hing (Applicant, Shaftesbury Chinatown Pic), Mr Shelford Resident, Mr David Nevitt(Environmental Health) and Ms Karyn Abbot (Licensing Authority) 

 

1 Gerrard Place London W1V 7LL (“The Premises”)19/04659/LIPN

 

1.

Sale by Retail of Alcohol – On and Off Sales

 

Monday to Saturday: 10:00 to 00:00

Sunday: 12:00 to 23:30

 

Seasonal Variations / Non-Standard Timings:

 

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

 

 

Amendments to application advised at hearing:

 

During the Hearing, the Applicant advised that the ‘sale by Retail of alcohol (off sales) was no longer required.

 

 

The Sub-Committee had before it two applications for a new premises licence by Shaftesbury Chinatown Plc. In respect of (i) 1 Gerrard Place London W1V 7LL and (ii) 9 Horse and Dolphin Yard, London, W1D 5BA. The Applicant sought to split the existing licensed space into two new restaurants. This Application relates to part ground and first floor of the Premises. The Applicant sought the sale by retail of alcohol both ‘off’ and ‘on’ sales from 10:00hrs to 00:00hrs Monday to Saturday and 12:00hrs to 23:30hrs on Sundays.Late night refreshment was also sought from 23:00hrs to 01:00hrs Monday to Sundays.

 

The Licensing Officer advised that representation for both Applications had been received from Environmental Health, Licensing Authority and two residents. The Applicant submitted additional documentation, and these were circulated to all parties on 1 July 2019. The Premises is situated in the West End Cumulative Impact Area.

 

Mr Thomas, the Applicant’s Legal Representative, advised that the Applicant, Shaftesbury Chinatown PLC was an established company which had over 300 Licensed Premises in their property portfolio and that the majority of these were restaurants. The Sub-Committee was advised that Shaftesbury Chinatown PLC had a reputation of having a strict lease and set of policies on how their premises should be managed and these were rigorously enforced. Mr Thomas advised that a previous tenancy had been forfeited and this was due to poor operational practices of the tenant. The Sub-Committee was reminded that Chinatown was in an area that had numerous theatres and was a designated spot for post theatre diners. The Sub-Committee was reminded that its locality was ‘restaurant led’ in nature and was unlike Soho which was ‘drink led’.

 

Mr Andy Hing, Applicant, Shaftesbury Chinatown PLC, advised that the Premises were frequented by an international clientele.  The Sub-Committee was advised that cuisines in the Asian Continent had evolved and preferences of the younger international clientele had altered, and it was aimed to reflect these market changes. Mr Hing advised that clienteles used the Premises as a ‘meeting place’ and not necessarily for purchasing alcohol.

 

Mr Thomas advised that 13  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.

3.

Wework, 1st-7th Floors, 5 Merchant Square West, London, W2 1AS pdf icon PDF 3 MB

App

No

Ward /

Cumulative Impact Area

Site Name and Address

App

Type

Licensing Ref No.

3.

Hyde Park Ward/ Not in Cumulative Impact Area

Wework

1st-7th Floors

5 Merchant Square West

London

W2 1AS

New Premises Licence

19/04560/LIPN

 

Minutes:

Withdrawn

4.

9 Horse and Dolphin Yard, London, W1D 5BA pdf icon PDF 4 MB

App

No

Ward /

Cumulative Impact Area

Site Name and Address

App

Type

Licensing Ref No.

4.

St James’s Ward/ West End Cumulative Impact Area

9 Horse and Dolphin Yard

London

W1D 5BA

New Premises Licence

19/04673/LIPN

 

Minutes:

 

 LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE No. 5

Thursday 4 July 2019

 

Membership:              Councillor Murad Gassanly (Chairman), Councillor Susie Burbridge and Councillor Aicha Less

 

Legal Adviser:             Horatio Chance

Committee Officer:      Georgina Wills

Policy Officer:              Kerry Simpkin

Presenting Officer:      Kevin Jackaman

                                   

Relevant Representations:         Environmental Health and Licensing Authority

 

Present: Mr Alun Thomas (Legal Representative, representing the Applicant), Mr Andy Hing (Applicant, Shaftesbury Chinatown Pic), Mr Shelford Resident, Mr David Merrito (Environmental Health) and Ms Karyn Abbot (Licensing Authority) 

 

9 Horse and Dolphin Yard, London W1D 5BA (“The Premises”)19/04673

/LIPN

 

1.

Sale by Retail of Alcohol – On Sales

 

Monday to Saturday: 10:00 to 00:00

Sunday: 12:00 to 23:30

 

Seasonal Variations / Non-Standard Timings:

 

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

 

 

Amendments to application advised at hearing:

 

None.

 

 

The Sub-Committee had before it two applications for a new premises licence by Shaftesbury Chinatown Plc. In respect of (i) 1 Gerrard Place London W1V 7LL and (ii) 9 Horse and Dolphin Yard, London, W1D 5BA. The Applicant sought to split the existing licensed space into two new restaurants. This Application relates to part ground and the Basement of the Premises. The Applicant sought the sale by retail of alcohol on sales from 10:00hrs to 00:00hrs Monday to Saturday and 12:00hrs to 23:30hrs on Sundays.Late night refreshment was also sought from 23:00hrs to 01:00hrs Monday to Sundays.

 

The Licensing Officer advised that representation for both Applications had been received from Environmental Health, Licensing Authority and two residents. There was also representation from a resident who was supporting the Application. The Applicant submitted additional documentation, and these were circulated to all parties on 1 July 2019. The Premises is situated in the West End Cumulative Impact Area.

 

Mr Thomas, Applicant’s Legal Representative, advised that representation had only been received from Environmental Health, the Licensing Authority and two residents. He reminded the Sub-Committee that Off sales had been withdrawn for the external seating area as it was within the Premises’ boundary. This area has a capacity of 60 persons and could operate to 22:00hrs and this was termed under a Planning Application. He commented that operational hours until 22:00hrs were requested for the external seating hours.  Mr Thomas advised that Karaoke had been requested as part of the Application for the Basement area and these activities took place illegally under the previous tenancy. He advised that Environmental Health request for a sound limiter Condition for the vicinity had been accepted. Mr Thomas advised that a no smoking policy was also requested, and this was to deter smokers from using Dolphin Yard as a designated area for these purposes so as to prevent public nuisance. 

 

Ms Karyn Abbot, Licensing Authority Officer advised that the department’s representation was maintained as the Premises was in the West Cumulative Impact Zone and came under RNT 2 of the City Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy (“SLP”). The Applicant was noted to have agreed to several Model Conditions which included the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

5.

Tokyo Pizza, Maida Vale, London, W9 1SD pdf icon PDF 491 KB

App

No

Ward /

Cumulative Impact Area

Site Name and Address

App

Type

Licensing Ref No.

5.

Little Venice Ward/ Not in Cumulative Impact Area

Tokyo Pizza

47 Maida Vale

London

W9 1SD

New Premises Licence

19/05761/LIPN

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Withdrawn

6.

10 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4TF pdf icon PDF 10 MB

App

No

Ward /

Cumulative Impact Area

Site Name and Address

App

Type

Licensing Ref No.

6.

West End Ward/ West End Cumulative Impact Area

10 Old Compton Street,

London

W1D 4TF

Temp

Event

Notice

19/07184/LITENP

 

Minutes:

Withdrawn.