Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: August 28, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Application for a Premises Licence – Coffee Junction, 42 Provost Street, London, N1 7SU - APPROVAL   The decision of 28th August 2025   RESOLVED:   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   Supply of Alcohol (On and off the premises)   Monday    12:00 - 18:00 Tuesday.  12:00 - 18:00 Wednesday  12:00 - 18:00 Thursday  12:00 - 18:00 Friday  12:00 - 18:00 Saturday  12:00 - 18:00 Sunday  12:00 - 18:00   Opening hours   Monday    07:00 - 19:00 Tuesday.  07:00 - 19:00 Wednesday  07:00 - 19:00 Thursday  07:00 - 19:00 Friday  07:00 - 19:00 Saturday  07:00 - 19:00 Sunday  07:00 - 19:00   ·  Condition 12 shall be amended and read as follows:   "All instances of crime or disorder to be reported by the designated premises supervisor or responsible member of staff to the Police in the first instance".   And the following conditions will be added to the premises licence:     ·  No vertical drinking is permitted.   ·  Off-sales are only permitted to be served to seated customers in the designated outside area outside the studio near the smoking area.   ·  No glasses or glass containers are permitted to be taken outside of the premises.    ·  There shall be no more than 11 smokers outside the studio at any one time.   ·  The number of persons (including staff and entertainers) allowed at the premises shall not exceed 120.   ·  The Premises Licence Holder shall organise and publicise a meeting (online and/or in person) for local residents to discuss the operation of the premises at least every 6 months.   ·  The Premises Licence Holder shall maintain a dedicated telephone number and email address that must be available at all times. These contact details shall be included on any website of the premises and on display at the premises.   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 Police and the Environmental Enforcement Service both withdrew their representations before the hearing after agreeing conditions with the Applicant. The Sub-Committee took into account that the Licensing Authority withdrew their representations before the hearing after agreeing a condition and amended hours with the Applicant.  It was noted that no other Responsible Authorities made representations.   The Sub-Committee heard representations from the Applicant’s Agent that the Applicant obtained a 15 year lease in 2022, and only recently applied for an alcohol licence. The premises is a family run business they do not intend to open late. The Applicant and their staff keep both inside and outside the premises clean.   The Sub-Committee heard that the staff clear litter outside the premises particularly at the weekends. It was noted there is a lot of take away litter regularly in the area. The Sub-Committee heard that the tables and chairs in the outside area are moveable. The tables and chairs are taken in at the end of the day, and brought out in the morning.   The Sub-Committee took into account the Applicant’s representations that they do not intend to hold private parties. They want to close the cafe at 18:00. The Applicant agreed to inform local residents if they hold private events with music. The Sub-Committee noted that the premises have no delivery service; they only serve customers inside the premises and do take away.   The Sub-Committee took into consideration that the local residents have concerns that consumption of alcohol will lead to rowdy behaviour from customers. It was noted that the premises is on the fridge of Shoreditch. The Sub-Committee noted that the local residents made representations that the cafe premises operate in the daytime until 18:00 without any issues. The premises currently do not look like a bar. However, there are concerns about public nuisance once alcohol consumption commences.   The Sub-Committee took into account that the local residents maintained their objections after hearing from the Applicant and their representative because they still had concerns about how the premises will transform once they start selling alcohol and how it will impact the local residents in the area.   The Sub-Committee took into consideration that the Applicant had reduced the proposed hours and there was no change to the existing opening hours.   The Sub-Committee took into consideration that the Applicant had reduced their hours, they agreed conditions with the Responsible Authorities. The Sub-Committee was satisfied that any element of public nuisance has been mitigated.   The Sub-Committee were reassured about the events, and the operation of the premises going forward. The Sub-Committee was satisfied that the application would not undermine the licensing objectives and would not add to the cumulative impact.    The Sub-Committee felt reassured that under condition 16 the Applicant had agreed with the Licensing Authority that alcohol will be served to seated customers, and there will be no vertical drinking. The Sub-Committee took into consideration that the premises will close at 19:00 which mitigates any negative impact on local residents.   Having taken all of the above factors into consideration the Sub-Committee was satisfied that by granting the premises licence the licensing objectives would not be undermined.   Public Informative   1.  The Premises Licence Holder is reminded that "A boards" are considered a highway obstruction and as a result are banned from the public highway. This is to maintain accessible pavements for everyone, including people with disabilities and those with pushchairs.   2.  The Premises Licence Holder is advised to inform local residents and anyone that is likely to be affected when they are holding events.   3.  The Premises Licence Holder is further reminded of the need to operate the premises according to any current planning permission relating to its use class, conditions and to regularise the hours as required.   4.  It also should be noted for the public record that the Local Planning Authority should draw no inference or be bound by this decision with regard to any future planning application which may be made.   5.  The Premises Licence Holder is encouraged to engage in meaningful dialogue with the local residents to resolve any issues relating to the premises, and for the Premises Licence holder to play their part in reducing any impacts of noise emanating from the premises.   6.  The Premises Licence Holder is strongly encouraged to use sustainable cutlery, plates, cups, food containers, and recyclable disposable materials to avoid using single-use plastic disposable items.