Decision Maker: Licensing Sub Committee C

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 24, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Application for a Premises Licence – The Macbeth, 70 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6LP - APPROVAL   The decision of 24th September 2025   The Licensing Sub-Committee, in considering this decision from the information presented to them within the report and at the hearing and having regard to the promotion of the licensing objectives: The prevention of crime and disorder Public safety Prevention of public nuisance The protection of children from harm The application for a premises licence has been approved in accordance with the Council’s Statement of Licensing and the proposed conditions set out in paragraph 8.1 of the report.   The hours of licensable activity   Late Night Refreshment   Monday   23:00 - 23:30 Tuesday.  23:00 - 23:30 Wednesday  23:00 - 23:30 Thursday  23:00 - 00:30 Friday  23:00 - 01:30 Saturday    23:00 - 01:30   Non-Standard Hours: New Year’s Eve: 07:00 to 01:00 to the following day Bank Holiday Mondays, Christmas Eve and Boxing Day: 07:00 to 01:00 the day following   Supply of Alcohol (On and  off the premises)   Monday  09:00 - 23:00 Tuesday.  09:00 - 23:00 Wednesday  09:00 - 23:00 Thursday  09:00 - 00:00 Friday  09:00 - 01:00 Saturday    09:00 - 01:00 Sunday  09:00 - 22:30   Non-Standard Hours: New Year’s Eve: 07:00 to 01:00 to the following day Bank Holiday Mondays, Christmas Eve and Boxing Day: 07:00 to 01:00 the day following   Opening hours   Monday  09:00 - 23:30 Tuesday.  09:00 - 23:30 Wednesday  09:00 - 23:30 Thursday  09:00 - 00:30 Friday  09:00 - 01:30 Saturday    09:00 - 01:30 Sunday  09:00 - 23:00   Non-Standard Hours: New Year’s Eve: 07:00 to 01:00 to the following day Bank Holiday Mondays, Christmas Eve and Boxing Day: 07:00 to 01:00 the day following   And the following conditions will be added to the premises licence:   The outside space shall close at 23:00 hours.   There shall be no more than 10 smokers outside after 23:00.   Reasons for the decision   The application for a premises licence has been approved as members of the Licensing Sub-Committee were satisfied that the licensing objectives would not be undermined.    The Sub-Committee took into consideration that there were 2 objections from Other Persons (local residents), and the other Responsible Authorities made no representations.   The Sub-Committee took into account that the Licensing Authority had agreed with the Applicant to reduce the winding down period by 30 minutes in advance of the hearing and withdrew their objection.   The Sub-Committee took into consideration the consultation issue that was administered in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 (Premises licences and club premises certificates) Regulations 2005. There is no requirement to send notices to nearby addresses to advertise a licence application.   The Sub-Committee considered the objections, and on balance after hearing the representations from the parties and considering the written representations they decided that the application would not undermine the licensing objectives.   The Sub-Committee took into account that there was a significant reduction of the capacity from 300 to 100. They also took into consideration that there were no other objections from the other Responsible Authorities and that the outside area would not be used until a table and chairs licence is obtained. The Sub-Committee was satisfied that the Applicant demonstrated that the premise would be run responsibly.   Having taken all of the above factors into consideration the Sub-Committee was satisfied that by granting the premises licence the licensing objectives.   Public Informative   The Applicant is advised to obtain a tables and chairs licence before using the outside area.   The Applicant is advised to surrender the existing licence.