Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 9, 2025

Purpose:

Content: In reaching its decision, the Licensing Sub-Committee (“LSC”) considered the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, the Licensing Act 2003, the Regulations made thereunder, and the Guidance issued by the Secretary of State under S.182 of that Act. In discharging its functions, the LSC did so with a view to promoting the licensing objectives of the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm.    Having considered all written representations, evidence, and oral submissions, the LSC resolved to grant a variation of the premises licence for off sales of alcohol for consumption in the front forecourt only.       The Premises Licence shall be subject to the following additional conditions:     1.    The external forecourt area shall be cleared of all patrons by 7pm daily.   2.    There shall be no more than 30 patrons in the external forecourt area at any one time.   3.    An acoustic lobby shall be installed and located immediately inside the main entrance to the premises. The installation of the lobby shall be in consultation with Environmental Health to ensure effective prevention of the escape of noise from inside the premises. The lobby doors shall be kept closed at all times except for ingress and egress.   4.    The external front forecourt area shall be monitored for noise levels and numbers in attendance whenever it is in use and licensable activities are carried on from the premises.   5.    The placing of refuse and recycling into receptacles outside the premises shall only take place between 8am and 11pm on any day.   6.    There shall be no deliveries to the premises before 7am or after 11pm on any day.   7.    There shall be no music speakers or similar equipment located in any external areas of the premises at any time.   8.    The premises shall implement a Noise Management Plan the Royal Borough of Greenwich Community Protection Team. 9.    Only polycarbonate glassware shall be permitted in the front courtyard area, up to the boundary of the premises.   10. Off-sales of alcohol shall be restricted to the front forecourt at all times. No alcohol shall be permitted to be taken for consumption away from the premises and the forecourt.      11.All external areas of the premises shall be covered by CCTV.   12.The licence holder, DPS, or a person authorised by them shall monitor the external area every half hour whenever regulated entertainment is performed inside the premises and record the findings. The licence holder or DPS shall adjust the volume of music inside the premises if the noise levels are likely to cause nuisance to neighbouring residential properties. These records shall be made available to officers from responsible authorities upon request.   13.The existing condition 9 within Annex 2 of the premises licence shall be removed.   14.The premises shall have in place a Dispersal Policy.      Basis of Decision   The LSC heard submissions for the applicant in line with the written submissions to vary the licence and the supplementary bundle. It was highlighted to the LSC that the outside of the premises had been used for the supply of alcohol for at least 4 years under the covid legislation and there has been very few complaints of noise and ASB within that period. The escape of noise from inside of the premises would be addressed by the installation of an acoustic lobby.   In addition the application was amended during the hearing to limit the number of patrons in the front forecourt to 30 persons at any time. The LSC noted the current use of the front forecourt for consumption of meals by patrons.   The LSC noted the conditions agreed with the police to limit off sales, and consumption of alcohol, to the front forecourt of the premises.   The LSC gave due regard and weight to the representations from Environmental Health, whose submissions were maintained regarding noise and public nuisance from the use of the external area of the premises.   In reaching it decision the LSC gave due weight to the written representations of residents relating to loud music, ASB and public nuisance.   The LSC noted that those who supported the variation application did not reside in the immediate vicinity of the premises and gave the representations appropriate weight.   In reaching its decision the LSC gave full regard to the premises being within an Cumulative Impact Zone and the burden of proof on the applicant to demonstrate that the variation will not adversely impact upon the licensing objectives.   The LSC were satisfied that the additional conditions subject to which the variation is granted will promote the licensing objectives.    Any party aggrieved by the decision of the Licensing Sub-Committee may appeal to the magistrates’ court within 21 days.