Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 10, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED:   The decision   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 for licensable activities have been granted as applied for   on the report.   And the following conditions to be added to the premises licence:   ·  The Premises Licence Holder shall submit a revised plan of the premises to the Licensing Authority to remove the hatched area (the coffee shop).   ·  The Premises Licence Holder shall submit a revised Dispersal Policy to the Licensing Authority.   ·  The maximum number of persons (excluding staff) allowed at the premises shall not exceed 100 patrons except for pre-booked private functions events where the capacity may increase to 220 (excluding staff) subject to an ongoing fire risk assessment.   ·  There shall be no more than 8 smokers permitted outside at any one time.   ·  No fumes, steam or odours shall be emitted from the licensed premises so as to cause a nuisance to any persons living or carrying on business in the immediate area where the premises are situated.   ·  The Premises Licence holder shall maintain a dedicated contact telephone number and email address that must be available at all times to any person wishing to report concerns or make a complaint. 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 one Other Person (a local resident) made representations on the grounds of the prevention of public nuisance.   The Sub-Committee took into consideration that there were no representations from the other Responsible Authorities.   The Sub-Committee considered that the premises is a seafood restaurant with class E planning use in a railway arch close to London Fields station. The Applicant proposed the sale of alcohol and late night refreshment within licensing policy LP3. The Sub-Committee noted that there is no regulated entertainment proposed.   The Sub-Committee took into account the representations from the local resident that although they note the premises will be operating within core hours they have concerns and object to the application particularly in respect of odour and noise nuisance.   The Sub-Committee heard the local resident’s representations that they were affected by odours that will prevent them from using their balcony. It was noted that the smokehouse stops at midday. The local resident made representations about the kitchen extraction fan, the fish, grease and plant noise, and they are unclear as to how this can be controlled by the Applicant.   The Sub-Committee took into consideration local residents submitted additional information on noise and odour concerns.   The Sub-Committee heard representations from the Applicant’s legal representative that there was no connection between the smokehouse and the premises. The Applicant’s representative made representations that they cannot put the extractor fan in front of the premises as it will be closer to residents that may be affected.   The Sub-Committee took into account the Applicant’s representative’s representations that the premises is not a bar. It is a modest proposal and all objections were taken on board by the Applicant and the conditions will promote the licensing objectives. The Applicant felt that the local resident was reasonable in their objections and comments.   The Sub-Committee took into consideration that the Applicant previously had a discussion with the Environmental Protection Team regarding odour and noise management for the kitchen extraction. They also discussed the necessary works to reduce any impact on the nearest dwellings.   The Sub-Committee took into consideration the local resident’s representations about noise nuisance, dispersal from the premises, smoking, deliveries and collections from the premises. The local resident made representations that they were concerned about the cumulative impact of the premises late at night when patrons are dispersing. The local resident contended that the premises will enable off-sales and street drinking, smoking outside of the premises, delivery vehicles and waste which will have a negative impact.   The Sub-Committee took into consideration that the Applicant responded to the local residents representations on the 24th of October 2025. The Applicant referred the local resident to the proposed conditions set out in their letter. In addition, they will install a modern and robust kitchen extraction system that will be capable of addressing their concerns. The Applicant made representations that they will monitor their customers when they arrive and disperse from the premises. The Applicant agreed to implement a dispersal policy to mitigate any noise nuisance or disturbance late at night.   The Sub-Committee took into account the premises is a food-led restaurant and they felt the following conditions mitigated any negative impact which will help the premises operate responsibly: condition 20 - Dispersal Policy, condition 11 - off sales in sealed containers only, the capacity of the premises and seated customers, a condition relating to the extractor fan will be added to the premises licence, condition 34 deals with deliveries to the premises, there will be no more than 8 smokers outside at any one time, a revised plan required to submit the Licensing Authority will exclude the area hatched.   Having taken all of the above factors into consideration the Sub-Committee  was satisfied that by granting this variation of the premises licence, the licensing objectives would continue to be promoted.   Public Informative   1.  The Premises Licence Holder is 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.   2.  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. 3.  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.