The Licensing Sub-Committee of Richmond upon Thames Council met to discuss an application for a new premises licence for Takaa Tak Ltd, located at 4 Broad Street, Teddington, TW11 8RF. The committee decided to grant the licence with several conditions.

Takaa Tak Ltd Licence Application

The main agenda item was the application for a new premises licence for Takaa Tak Ltd, a restaurant at 4 Broad Street, Teddington. The applicant, Bhupinder Singh, represented by Mr Panchal from Personal Licence Courses UK Ltd, sought permission for the sale of alcohol, live and recorded music, performances of dance, and late-night refreshments from 11:00 to 00:00, Monday to Sunday. The premises would be open to the public from 08:00 to 00:30 daily.

Decision and Conditions

The Sub-Committee granted the licence with the following conditions:

• Sale of Alcohol: Allowed on and off the premises from 11:00 to 00:00.
• Live and Recorded Music, Performances of Dance: Permitted from 11:00 to 00:00.
• Late Night Refreshment: Allowed from 23:00 to 00:00.
• Opening Hours: Premises open to the public from 08:00 to 00:30.

The decision notice, issued on 11 June 2024, includes mandatory conditions under the Licensing Act 2003, conditions proposed by the applicant, and additional conditions agreed with the Metropolitan Police Authority. Key conditions include:

• CCTV Requirements: Comprehensive CCTV system to be installed and maintained, with recordings stored for a minimum of 31 days.
• Challenge 25 Policy: Implementation of a strict policy requiring proof of age for anyone appearing under 25.
• Alcohol Sales: Alcohol sales for off-premises consumption must be ancillary to a takeaway meal and sold in sealed containers.
• Staff Training: All staff must be trained in underage sales prevention and the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003, with records kept for inspection.

Applicant's Representation

Mr Panchal highlighted that Bhupinder Singh is an experienced operator with four other successful premises. He assured the committee that the premises would not operate as a nightclub and would primarily function as a family restaurant. The applicant agreed to keep windows and doors closed while music is played to minimize noise disturbance.

Committee's Consideration

The Sub-Committee considered the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy and the Guidance issued by the Secretary of State under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003. They noted the applicant's experience and the similarity of the proposed licence to the previous occupant's licence. The committee was satisfied with the conditions offered by the applicant and those agreed with the police, deeming them appropriate to promote the licensing objectives.

For further details, refer to the Public minutes and the Decision Notice.