Decision Maker: Licensing Sub Committee D

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 9, 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, shall be, as agreed:   Supply of Alcohol (on the premises)   Monday  12:00 - 23:00 Tuesday  12:00 - 23:00 Wednesday  12:00 - 23:00 Thursday  12:00 - 23:00 Friday  12:00 - 23:00 Saturday  12:00 - 23:00 Sunday   12:00 - 22:30   Opening Hours of the premises   Monday  08:00 - 23:00 Tuesday  08:00 - 23:00 Wednesday  08:00 - 23:00 Thursday  08:00 - 23:00 Friday  08:00 - 23:00 Saturday  08:00 - 23:00 Sunday   10:00 - 22:30     ·  Conditions 29, 30 to 35 were agreed by the Applicants   ·  An amended site plan to include the basement level and outdoor area shall be submitted to the Licensing Authority.   ·  Amend condition 14 to read as follows:   "The maximum number of persons (including staff) allowed at the premises shall not exceed 60 at any one time".   And the following conditions shall be added to the premises licence:   ·  Alcohol shall only be served to seated customers by waiter/waitress service.   ·  No vertical drinking permitted at the premises.    ·  No off-sales of alcohol are permitted.   ·  The outside area of the premises shall not be used after 22:00.   ·  No drinks permitted outside of the premises after 22:00.   ·  All outside furniture/benches shall be brought inside from 22:00.   ·  There shall be no more than 4 smokers permitted outside the premises after 22:00.   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 in the Shoreditch Special Policy Area (“Shoreditch SPA”).   The Sub-Committee took into consideration the Licensing Authority made representations on the grounds of the prevention of public nuisance.   The Sub-Committee noted that the Environmental Enforcement Service, and the Environmental Protection Service made representations, and proposed conditions set out at paragraph 8.1 of the report, which have been agreed by the Applicant. The Sub-Committee noted there were no objections from the other Responsible Authorities including the Police.   The Sub-Committee took into consideration that 4 Other Persons (local residents) made written representations objecting to the application on the grounds of the four licensing objectives.   The Sub-Committee noted that the Applicants held a number of temporary events from June to November 2025.   The Sub-Committee felt that the conditions the Applicants agreed will mitigate the impact on the area, and the local residents, and that it will not add to the cumulative impact in the Shoreditch SPA.   The Sub-Committee felt that the off-sales needed to be removed from the application because it reassured the Sub-Committee that the premises will not contribute to the cumulative impact of the area, and taking into consideration future operators.   The Sub-Committee noted that the acoustic concerns were dealt with by the Environmental Protection condition that the Applicants agreed to. There were concerns about the number of people congregating outside which have been addressed by the conditions.   The Sub-Committee heard the concerns of the local residents which included noise nuisance, a lack of sound proofing, the capacity of the premises, and there were concerns about the narrow pavement that could be blocked. They were concerned about the premises having a basement and about losing the premises as a shop in the area. The Sub-Committee heard representations from the local residents that there was no kitchen and no planning permission in place for what the Applicants were proposing. The Sub-Committee heard the concerns about two other pubs which are very close together, and about people loitering outside late at night and causing a disturbance.   The Sub-Committee heard the concerns of the local residents about the description of the ground and first floor as there is no staircase in the premises. It was noted that a fire risk assessment is needed. They were concerned that the area will lose the use of a shop as an amenity in the area. The local residents were concerned about the future operators of the premises and how they will deal with any licence and conditions that may be granted,   The Sub-Committee felt that the evidence provided by local residents was strong and persuasive about their concerns in the area. The Sub-Committee took into consideration that the local residents were not convinced that the premises would not add to the cumulative impact of the Shoreditch SPA.   The Sub-Committee took into consideration representations from the Applicants that the premises operates as a coffee shop and in the evening they will provide a relaxing area with no loud music. The Applicants made representations that there was a need for what they will be offering for the community in the Shoreditch area. The Sub-Committee heard that the Applicants took into consideration the number of objections raised and were willing to work with local residents to overcome their concerns.   The Applicants made representations that in recent months there have been events with no loud music and no drinking outside after 22:00. The Sub-Committee noted that the Applicants are experienced operators who have been operating in the area for a number of years, and are very familiar with the nature of the area.   The Sub-Committee took into account that the Licensing Authority had concerns about the capacity of the premises which was not clear on the application for both floors. Also there were concerns that alcohol was not to be provided as ancillary to food.   The Sub-Committee after hearing the representations noted that there was no pavement licence and that the Applicants needed to make an application. The site plan needed to be amended to show the correct floors in the premises. The Sub-Committee took into consideration that the Applicants agreed to the following conditions: alcohol being served to seated customers, no alcohol outside after 22:00, and any outside furniture and benches to be removed from 22:00 from the outside area. The Applicants agreed to the number of smokers being limited to four in the outside area.   Having taken all of the above factors into consideration the Sub-Committee was satisfied that by granting this premises licence, the licensing objectives would not be undermined in the Shoreditch SPA.   Public Informative   1.  The Premises Licence Holder is advised to obtain a tables and chairs licence to use the outside area of the premises.   2.  The Premises Licence Holder is advised to submit a Fire Risk Assessment to the Licensing Authority.   3.  The Premises Licence Holder is advised to submit a Dispersal Policy to the Licensing Authority.   4.  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.   5.  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.   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.