The Licensing Sub Committee is scheduled to consider three applications for new premises licences. These applications involve proposals for the sale of alcohol, late-night refreshment, and the provision of recorded music. The committee will also review the rules of procedure governing these applications.

Application for a New Premises Licence for Breadstall Pizza, 13 Lamb Street, London E1 6EA

The committee is scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Breadstall Pizza, located at 13 Lamb Street, London E1 6EA. The application seeks to allow the retail sale of alcohol for both on and off-site consumption, with proposed hours from 10:00 to 23:00 daily. The premises would also be open to the public from 08:00 to 23:30 daily.

A significant number of representations have been received from local residents and resident associations, as well as from Environmental Protection. These objections primarily focus on concerns related to the prevention of public nuisance, particularly regarding noise from customers, potential for increased litter, and the impact of late-night operations on nearby residential properties. Several representations highlight that the premises is located within the Brick Lane Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ) ¹, where there is a presumption against granting new licences unless it can be demonstrated that the operation will not add to existing cumulative impacts. Specific concerns have been raised about the proposed hours, the potential for street drinking and congregation, and the impact on residents living in close proximity, including those in the Horner Buildings and on the St George Estate.

The applicant has proposed a set of conditions to address these concerns, including limiting alcohol sales to be ancillary to a table meal, restricting off-sales to delivery or sealed containers, prohibiting tables and chairs on Lamb Street, and implementing sound insulation measures. The applicant also states that they will use a Reco-Air recirculating extraction filtration system to manage cooking odours.

Application for a New Premises Licence for Mr Detroit, 39 Brick Lane, London, E1 6PU

The committee is scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Mr Detroit, located at 39 Brick Lane, London, E1 6PU. This application is for the provision of late-night refreshment, with proposed hours from 23:00 to 03:00 daily. The premises would be open to the public from 12:00 to 03:00 daily.

Representations have been made by the Licensing Authority and Environmental Protection. Both objectors have raised concerns related to the Brick Lane Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ) ², the potential for customers to congregate outside the premises, and the prevention of public nuisance. The Licensing Authority notes that the proposed hours extend significantly beyond the council's framework hours ³ and that the applicant must demonstrate exceptional circumstances to rebut the presumption against granting new licences in the CIZ. Environmental Protection has specifically highlighted concerns about noise breakout from the venue and potential disturbance to neighbouring residential premises during the late-night hours sought.

The applicant has submitted an operating schedule outlining steps to promote the licensing objectives, including CCTV coverage, an incident log, and instructions for delivery drivers.

Application for New Premises Licence for 68 Whitechapel High Street, London E1 7PL

The committee is scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Puppa, located at 68 Whitechapel High Street, London E1 7PL. The application seeks authorisation for the sale of alcohol for on-site consumption, the provision of late-night refreshment, and the provision of recorded music, all from 12:00 to midnight daily. The premises would be open to the public from 08:00 to midnight daily.

Representations have been received from the Licensing Authority and a local resident, Angela Viakiene. The Licensing Authority's representation focuses on the grounds of prevention of crime and disorder, prevention of public nuisance, and public safety, noting that the premises is within the Brick Lane Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ) ⁴ and that the proposed hours exceed the council's framework hours ⁵. The resident's representation details significant ongoing issues with noise, cooking fumes, extraction emissions, waste handling, and staff activity, which have reportedly caused severe disturbance and impacted their health. Concerns are raised that granting an alcohol licence would exacerbate these existing problems.

The applicant has proposed conditions in their operating schedule, and conditions have also been agreed with Environmental Health. These include measures for staff training, CCTV, a challenge 25 policy, and conditions related to noise, litter, deliveries, and customer dispersal.