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Counter Notice
(Temporary Event Notice for 11th October 2025)
 
Hatch Homerton, Unit G2, 8 Mackintosh Lane, London E9
6AB
 
The decision of 8th
October 2025
 
The Licensing Sub-Committee, in considering
this decision from the information presented to it within the
report and at the hearing, has determined that having regard to the
promotion of the licensing objectives:
 
· 
The prevention of crime and disorder;
· 
Public safety;
· 
Prevention of public nuisance; and
· 
The protection of children from harm
 
And in particular upon consideration of the
objection notice given by Environmental Protection is satisfied
that the proposed event would undermine the licensing objectives.
Therefore, the Sub-Committee has served a counter notice.
 
Reasons for the
decision
 
The Licensing Sub-Committee took into
consideration the objection received from Environmental Protection
to the Temporary Event Notice for the period on 11/10/2025 from
00:00 finishing on 11/10/2025 at 02:00.
 
The Sub-Committee took into account the
representation from Environmental Protection that there were
persistent noise issues and customers were congregating outside the
premises despite warnings. This led to the issue of a Noise
Abatement Notice following two witnessed incidents of statutory
noise nuisance on 21 June 2025.
 
The Sub-Committee heard that Environmental
Protection maintained their objection to this temporary event
notice because of their concern that late-night events would cause
further distress to local residents, especially given the history
of 41 noise complaints, and the statutory noise nuisance that was
witnessed at the premises. 
 
The Sub-Committee took into consideration the
Premises User’s representations that the event would be one
of their last four temporary events as they are leaving the
business. They explained that after COVID-19, the premises pivoted
to hosting weekend events to remain viable, and while acknowledging
increased complaints, they emphasised that their noise and
dispersal policies are applied to the best of their ability. The
Premises User made representations that his manager may take over
the business in December, and they would have a vested interest in
upholding licensing responsibilities at the premises.
 
 
The Sub-Committee heard the Premises
User’s suggested measures to prevent noise nuisance by
reducing the decibel limit on their sound limiter and continuing to
enforce existing policies, such as having door staff and
encouraging direct dispersal to public transport away from
residential areas. The Premises User also made representations
about improvements to their security protocols and ensuring
interior doors remain closed to mitigate noise issues.
 
The Sub-Committee took into account the
Environmental Protection concerns about the track record of the
premises that would undermine the licensing objectives and would
have an impact on the area if this event was permitted.
 
The Sub-Committee felt that considerably more
work is needed to satisfy them that noise from the premises would
remain within acceptable levels. The Sub-Committee noted that the
Premises User’s proposed solutions were not substantial
enough and that the location of the premises was in a growing
residential area which made it unsuitable for late-night
events.
The Sub-Committee took into account that there
were 41 previous noise complaints over a 3
year period which is significant. The Sub-Committee felt
that holding events until 02:00 was too late for these
premises.
 
The Sub-Committee took into consideration the
measures outlined by the Premises User were insufficient and the
track record of the premises was poor. 
The Sub-Committee felt there were no adequate measures in place to
protect residents from noise nuisance.
 
The Sub-Committee felt there were no
reassurances from the Premises User that the noise problems would
not reoccur.
 
The Sub-Committee felt the Environmental
Protection evidence was very strong on why this temporary event
should not take place. The Sub-Committee therefore considered that
allowing this event to take place in accordance with the Temporary
Event Notice would undermine the licensing objectives. The
Sub-Committee decided that it was necessary and proportionate to
issue a counter notice.