Licensing Panel E was scheduled to consider applications to vary premises licences for two establishments in Camden. The panel was also scheduled to agree the procedure rules for remote meetings.

Tesco, 159-161 Camden High Street, London, NW1 7JY

The panel was scheduled to consider an application to vary the premises licence for Tesco, located at 159-161 Camden High Street, London, NW1 7JY. The application was to extend the hours for the supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises, from 08:00 to 21:00 Monday to Saturday and 10:00 to 21:00 on Sundays, to 06:00 to 23:00 seven days a week. The application also sought to extend the premises' opening hours to match these proposed alcohol sales times.

Representations opposing the application were scheduled to be considered. These came from the Police, the Licensing Authority, the Public Health Strategist, and Councillor Patricia Callaghan. The Police's representation argued that extending the hours would contribute to cumulative impact, crime and disorder, and public nuisance, particularly in an area already identified as a crime hotspot. They highlighted concerns about increased temptation for vulnerable individuals and the potential for more street drinking. The Licensing Authority's representation noted that the proposed hours breached the council's policy on framework hours. The Public Health Strategist's representation raised concerns about the proximity of the premises to services supporting vulnerable individuals, including those experiencing homelessness and substance misuse, and cited data on high rates of alcohol-related ambulance callouts in the area. Councillor Patricia Callaghan also raised concerns that the early start time could provoke crime and disorder and lead to noise nuisance for residents.

The application also proposed revisions to conditions 18 and 20 of the current licence, relating to the provision and transfer of CCTV footage.

Harleys of Hampstead, Oriel Hall, Oriel Place NW3 1QN

The panel was scheduled to consider an application to vary the premises licence for Harleys of Hampstead, located at Oriel Hall, Oriel Place, NW3 1QN. The application proposed to add 'on sales' of alcohol and to extend the permitted hours for both on and off sales of alcohol to 21:30 Monday to Sunday. The premises' opening hours were also proposed to be extended to 22:00 Monday to Sunday. The application also included a change to the premises' layout.

A representation opposing the application was scheduled to be heard from Councillor Stephen Stark. Councillor Stark objected to the extension of off-sales hours, noting that the current licence restricts these to 19:00 (18:00 on Sundays). He also raised concerns about the use of an outside barbecue, stating it was unlicensed, although a temporary street trading licence for burgers was provided as part of the supplementary agenda. The representation from Councillor Stark also noted a complaint about the smell from cooking both inside and outside the premises, which officers were investigating.

The report pack indicated that the premises currently operates as a butchery and rotisserie, with a concept described as a traditional English butcher shop with a Basque twist. The supplementary agenda included a temporary street trading licence for burgers, valid until January 2027, and details of fire and security measures at the premises.

Guidance on Remote Meetings

The panel was scheduled to agree the procedure rules for remote meetings, as outlined in the provided guidance. This included protocols for participants, the use of Microsoft Teams, and procedures for managing technical issues and confidential items.