This meeting was scheduled to consider two applications for new premises licences under the Licensing Act 2003 in respect of Arch 4, Crucifix Lane, London SE1 3JW and Arch 5, Crucifix Lane, London SE1 3JW. Both sites received objections from the Metropolitan Police and the council's Licensing Team, as well as a number of local residents.

Arch 4, Crucifix Lane

The Arch Companies Properties Limited applied for a new premises licence for Arch 4, Crucifix Lane to allow for the sale of alcohol, late night refreshment and the provision of regulated entertainment in the form of live and recorded music. The Arch Company is the UK's largest small business landlord and the applicant stated that:

"The applicant is the landlord who will not operate the premises but will transfer to a suitable tenant when identified. We are making the application because, in challenging economic times, it is more attractive to an independent operator to take a premises with a premises licence thus avoiding the time and costs involved in making the application.”

The hours applied for were 08:00 to 00:30 Sunday to Wednesday, and 08:00 to 01:30 Thursday to Saturday for the sale of alcohol, provision of regulated entertainment and late night refreshment. Opening hours would be 08:00 to 01:00 Sunday to Wednesday and 08:00 to 02:00 Thursday to Saturday. The applicant also applied for Non-Standard Timings From the end of permitted hours New Years Day to the start of permitted hours New Years Eve.

The Metropolitan Police objected to the application as it felt the control measures offered were insufficient, the applicant had not adequately described the operation, and because the applicant had incorrectly stated that the premises were located in a cumulative impact area.

The Licensing Team objected on the basis that the hours applied for were outside those recommended in Southwark's Statement of Licensing Policy 2021-2026. The Licensing Team also suggested a raft of additional conditions that should be attached to any licence granted. The representations are available in Appendix B Representations from responsible authorities.

Nine representations from local residents and businesses were included in the report pack. Two objectors raised concerns about the blue notices at the premises, but these concerns were to be disregarded, as the application had been advertised correctly. Common concerns included the proximity of the premises to residential addresses, the late hours applied for and the potential for increased antisocial behaviour. The representations are available in Appendix C Representations from other persons.

A map showing the location of the premises and nearby licensed premises is attached to the report as Appendix D Map.

Arch 5, Crucifix Lane

The Arch Companies Properties Limited also applied for a new premises licence for Arch 5, Crucifix Lane to allow for the sale of alcohol, late night refreshment and the provision of regulated entertainment in the form of live and recorded music. The Arch Company is the UK's largest small business landlord and the applicant stated that:

"The applicant is the landlord who will not operate the premises but will transfer to a suitable tenant when identified. We are making the application because, in challenging economic times, it is more attractive to an independent operator to take a premises with a premises licence thus avoiding the time and costs involved in making the application.”

The hours applied for were 08:00 to 00:30 Sunday to Wednesday, and 08:00 to 01:30 Thursday to Saturday for the sale of alcohol, provision of regulated entertainment and late night refreshment. Opening hours would be 08:00 to 01:00 Sunday to Wednesday and 08:00 to 02:00 Thursday to Saturday. The applicant also applied for Non-Standard Timings From the end of permitted hours New Years Day to the start of permitted hours New Years Eve.

The Metropolitan Police objected to the application as it felt the control measures offered were insufficient, the applicant had not adequately described the operation, and because the applicant had incorrectly stated that the premises were located in a cumulative impact area.

The Licensing Team objected on the basis that the hours applied for were outside those recommended in Southwark's Statement of Licensing Policy 2021-2026. The Licensing Team also suggested a raft of additional conditions that should be attached to any licence granted. The representations are available in Appendix B Representations from responsible authorities.

Ten representations from local residents and businesses were included in the report pack. Two objectors raised concerns about the blue notices at the premises, but these concerns were to be disregarded, as the application had been advertised correctly. Common concerns included the proximity of the premises to residential addresses, the late hours applied for and the potential for increased antisocial behaviour. The representations are available in Appendix C Represenations from other persons.

A map showing the location of the premises and nearby licensed premises is attached to the report as Appendix D Map.