The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to consider a new premises licence application for Sweets Town, located at 594 Barking Road, Plaistow. The meeting agenda also included procedural matters such as declarations of interest and confirmation of the meeting's procedure.

New Premises Licence Application - Sweets Town, 594 Barking Road, Plaistow

The sub-committee was scheduled to hear and determine an application for a new premises licence for Sweets Town, located at 594 Barking Road, Plaistow, E13 9JY. The applicant, Sweets Town Plaistow Ltd, sought to offer Late night refreshment (indoors) from Monday to Sunday, between 23:00 and 04:00, with overall opening hours from 15:00 to 04:00 daily.

Representations against the application were made by one business owner/resident and one resident, citing concerns related to the licensing objectives of Crime and Disorder and the Prevention of Public Nuisance. These representations highlighted issues such as motorbikes and cars parking and mounting the pavement, littering, and the potential for increased noise and disturbance due to late-night operation. The report pack indicated that the applicant had responded to these representations, and one resident had further responded to the applicant's comments.

The report pack also noted that the premises at 594 Barking Road previously held a suspended licence, which was for a restaurant and had been suspended due to non-payment of annual fees. The current applicant, Sweets Town, had been operating under Temporary Event Notices (TENS).

The sub-committee was to consider the application, the representations received, and determine whether to grant the new premises licence.