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Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 4 June 2024 9:45 am

June 4, 2024 View on council website  Watch video of meeting or read trancript
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The Licensing Sub-Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council met on Tuesday 04 June 2024 to discuss a variation to the premises licence for Poor Boys, Units 5 and 8, The Griffin Centre, Marketplace, Kingston upon Thames. The committee decided to grant the application, allowing the venue to add off-sales of alcohol to its current licence.

Application for a Variation of a Premises Licence for Poor Boys

The primary focus of the meeting was the application submitted by PBKT Limited for a variation to the existing premises licence for Poor Boys, located at Units 5 and 8, The Griffin Centre, Marketplace, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1JT. The application sought to add off-sales of alcohol to match the current hours for on-sales, which are Monday to Friday from midday to 11 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. There were no changes to other licensable activities.

The venue currently benefits from temporary permission for off-sales of alcohol under the Business and Planning Act 2020, which was introduced to support hospitality businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. This temporary measure is set to expire on 31 March 2025, prompting the applicant to seek a permanent addition to their premises licence.

The Licensing Officer, Nicky Bentley, confirmed that the application had been properly advertised and consulted upon, with 551 addresses being notified. Three valid representations were received, though one was later withdrawn. The remaining representations raised concerns related to the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance, and public safety.

Committee Discussion and Decision

The committee members inquired about any complaints since the temporary licence was granted in 2020. The Licensing Officer reported one incident in 2021 involving a gathering outside the premises that did not comply with COVID regulations, but no action was taken by the police.

Members also clarified that the application covered both off-sales for collection and home deliveries. The Licensing Officer confirmed that the police had not objected to the application.

Given the absence of the applicant and other persons registered to speak, the committee proceeded to deliberate. The committee considered the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy and the Section 182 Home Office Guidance while promoting the licensing objectives.

The committee decided to grant the application for a variation of the premises licence to include off-sales of alcohol, subject to the existing conditions on the current licence. No additional conditions were imposed. The decision was made with the understanding that any issues arising from the new licence could be addressed through a review process.

For further details, you can refer to the printed minutes of the meeting.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Nicola Nardelli
Councillor Nicola Nardelli  Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Transport, Waste and Recycling and Co-Chair - Place Committee •  Liberal Democrat •  Kingston Town Ward
Profile image for Councillor Peter Herlinger
Councillor Peter Herlinger  Liberal Democrat •  Alexandra Ward
Profile image for CouncillorEmily Davey
CouncillorEmily Davey  Portfolio Holder for Housing & Co-Chair - People Committee •  Liberal Democrat •  Norbiton Ward
Profile image for Councillor Robert Dongsung Kim
Councillor Robert Dongsung Kim  Liberal Democrat •  New Malden Village Ward
Profile image for CouncillorLynn Henderson
CouncillorLynn Henderson  Chair - Audit, Governance & Standards Committee •  Liberal Democrat •  Motspur Park and Old Malden East Ward
Profile image for Councillor Thay Thayalan
Councillor Thay Thayalan  Liberal Democrat •  Tolworth Ward
Profile image for CouncillorNoel Hadjimichael
CouncillorNoel Hadjimichael  Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames •  Liberal Democrat •  Canbury Gardens Ward
Profile image for Councillor Jackie Davies
Councillor Jackie Davies  Liberal Democrat •  Berrylands Ward
Profile image for Councillor Anne Owen
Councillor Anne Owen  Liberal Democrat •  Kingston Gate Ward
Profile image for Councillor Andrew Sillett
Councillor Andrew Sillett  Chair - Licensing Committee •  Liberal Democrat •  Coombe Vale Ward
Profile image for Councillor Lesley Heap
Councillor Lesley Heap  Chair - New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee •  Liberal Democrat •  New Malden Village Ward
Profile image for Councillor Yvonne Tracey
Councillor Yvonne Tracey  Opposition Spokesperson for Social Care (including Education), Public Health and Equalities •  Kingston Independent Residents Group - Member of The Opposition Group •  Green Lane and St James Ward
Profile image for Councillor Olly Wehring
Councillor Olly Wehring  Chair - Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee •  Liberal Democrat •  Norbiton Ward
Profile image for CouncillorAndrew Bolton
CouncillorAndrew Bolton  Liberal Democrat •  Coombe Vale Ward
Profile image for Councillor Andrew Wooldridge
Councillor Andrew Wooldridge  Liberal Democrat •  Tolworth Ward

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