The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee of Waltham Forest Council is scheduled to consider a variation to a premises licence for Village Flavours, a business located at 146 High Road, Leytonstone, London E15 1UA. The committee will review the application, which seeks to extend the hours for late-night refreshments and the supply of alcohol.

Variation of Premises Licence: Village Flavours

The primary item on the agenda is the proposed variation of the premises licence for Village Flavours, located at 146 High Road, Leytonstone, London E15 1UA. The application seeks to extend the hours for late-night refreshments and the supply of alcohol. Currently, the premises are licensed for late-night refreshments until 23:30 and for the supply of alcohol until midnight. The proposed variation would extend these hours to 02:00 for late-night refreshments and 02:00 for the supply of alcohol, seven days a week. The premises would also be open to the public until 03:00.

The report pack indicates that two representations have been received regarding this application. One representation comes from other persons, specifically Councillor Peter Richardson, who has raised concerns about the potential impact of extended outdoor provision on neighbouring dwellings, public nuisance, loitering, littering, and public disturbance. Councillor Richardson also noted concerns about antisocial activity along Borthwick Mews, at the rear of the premises, and the potential for exacerbation of existing challenges if outdoor licensing is permitted. The second representation is from the licensing team, acting as a responsible authority, highlighting concerns related to the licensing objectives: the prevention of public nuisance, public safety, the protection of children from harm, and the prevention of crime and disorder.

However, the report also notes that the applicant has agreed to conditions proposed by the licensing team, which has led to the licensing team withdrawing their initial representation. These agreed conditions, detailed in Appendix E of the public reports pack¹, aim to address the concerns raised and promote the licensing objectives. The Sub-Committee will need to consider the application and decide whether to grant it in full, grant it in part, or refuse it.

The meeting will be conducted in accordance with the procedure for Licensing Sub-Committees, as outlined in the agenda document². The procedure involves the introduction of parties, the presentation of the report by the licensing officer, the presentation of cases by all parties, questions from the Sub-Committee, and a summing up of cases before the Sub-Committee retires to make its decision.

The report pack also includes details of mandatory conditions applicable to all premises licences, as well as conditions consistent with the operating schedule that have been agreed upon. These cover areas such as the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm.

The full details of the application and the representations can be found in the Public reports pack, and the Agenda frontsheet.