The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a premises licence for Mr. Piggy, located at Railway Arches 113c and 122, Elephant Road, London, SE17 1LB. The decision followed a reconvened hearing where various conditions were agreed upon to address concerns related to crime and disorder, noise nuisance, and public safety.

Mr. Piggy Premises Licence Application

The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a premises licence for Mr. Piggy, located at 113c & 122 Elephant Road, London SE17 1LB. This was a reconvened hearing from a previous meeting on 11 January 2013.

The licence allows for various licensable activities, including the exhibition of films, live and recorded music, performances of dance, and late-night refreshments. The premises will be open to the public from 11:00 to 01:00 Monday to Thursday, and 11:00 to 04:00 on Fridays and Sundays. Alcohol can be supplied from 11:00 to 00:30 Monday to Thursday, and 11:00 to 03:00 on Fridays and Sundays.

A significant number of conditions were attached to the licence to address concerns raised by various parties, including the police, environmental protection team, trading standards, and the health and safety team. These conditions aim to uphold the four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm.

Key conditions include:

• Requests for patrons to leave the premises quietly to avoid disturbing local residents.
• The installation and maintenance of a CCTV system capable of recording all individuals entering the premises, with footage to be retained for 31 days and made available to the police and council officers upon request.
• Prohibitions on hiring the premises out to external promoters.
• Restrictions on the use of outside areas after 22:00, with smoking permitted only in the rear external area.
• The requirement for SIA registered door supervisors, including at least one female, to be employed during specific hours when the terminal hour is past 01:00. These supervisors will be equipped with metal detection units for searches, and mechanical counting devices will be used to ensure the premises do not exceed its maximum accommodation limit.
• Limitations on the sale of high-alcohol content spirits after certain hours on days with extended licensing.
• Upgrades to fire exits and lobby doors with soundproofing materials, alarms, and clear signage to enhance safety and reduce noise.
• A Challenge 25 policy for alcohol sales, requiring staff to verify the age of customers who appear to be under 25.
• A maximum occupancy of 60 persons, excluding staff, with the capacity to be revised based on fire safety audits.
• Restrictions on the admission of persons under 18, with specific rules for accompaniment by a responsible adult and a complete ban after 22:00.

The sub-committee noted that representations from the police, environmental protection team, and trading standards had been conciliated, and agreed conditions were detailed in the licence. The health and safety team also conciliated their concerns regarding capacity, with an agreed condition in place. The sub-committee felt that the agreed conditions would address the concerns of local residents and the ward councillor, even though these parties were not in attendance.

The decision was made with regard to all relevant considerations and the four licensing objectives, with the attached conditions deemed appropriate and proportionate. The licensee and any person who made relevant representations have the right to appeal the decision to the magistrates' court within 21 days of being notified of the decision.