The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a premises licence to Percolate Entertainment LTD for events at Barking Park. The decision followed a review of the application, a single objection from a local resident, and agreements reached with responsible authorities.

Application for a Premises Licence at Barking Park

The Sub-Committee considered an application from Percolate Entertainment LTD for a premises licence to hold music events at Barking Park. The proposed events would take place on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 1 May and 30 September, across two consecutive weekends for three consecutive days. The requested licensable activities included the provision of films, live music, recorded music, performance of dance, and the supply of alcohol. The proposed operating hours for entertainment were until 10:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 10:00 pm on Sundays, with alcohol sales permitted until 10:15 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 9:45 pm on Sundays.

A single objection was received from a local resident, Louise Chappell, who raised concerns under the licensing objectives of the Prevention of Crime and Disorder, Public Safety, and Prevention of Public Nuisance. Ms. Chappell's objections focused on the potential detriment to the park's environment, wildlife, and the impact on public access to the park. She also suggested an alternative location within the park. Despite attempts to engage with the objector, no agreement was reached, and Ms. Chappell did not attend the hearing.

Consultations were held with the Metropolitan Police, the Licensing Authority, and the Council's Environmental Protection Team. These consultations resulted in agreed amendments to the application, leading to no objections from these responsible authorities. These agreed conditions were to be attached to the licence should it be granted.

The applicant's representative highlighted the extensive pre-application consultation undertaken with residents, including two rounds of in-person and online meetings, and a flyer distribution to approximately 5,000 local premises. They also confirmed ongoing engagement with the Safety Advisory Group and the submission of an Event Safety Management Plan. The applicant explained that the event would be ticketed, with a maximum capacity of 7,000 attendees per day, and that security would be employed at entrances for ticket checks and bag searches.

The Sub-Committee resolved to grant the premises licence, attaching the conditions agreed upon by the applicant and the three responsible authorities. The applicant will be issued with a Decision Notice within five working days and has 21 days from receipt to appeal the decision.