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

Variation of Premises Licence for Village Flavours

The primary item scheduled for discussion is an application to vary the premises licence for Village Flavours, located at 146 High Road, Leytonstone, E15 1UA. The application, detailed in the Public reports pack, proposes extending the hours for late-night refreshment and the supply of alcohol.

Currently, Village Flavours is licensed for late-night refreshments until 23:30 and for the supply of alcohol until midnight, seven days a week. The proposed variation seeks to extend these hours to 02:00 for both activities, Monday to Sunday. Additionally, the premises' opening hours to the public would be extended to 03:00.

The report pack indicates that two representations were received during the consultation period. One representation came from Councillor Peter Richardson, who expressed concerns regarding the potential impact of outdoor late-night refreshment and alcohol consumption on neighbouring residential properties. Councillor Richardson highlighted issues such as noise, loitering, littering, and public disturbance, noting that similar concerns have been raised by local residents and at Police Ward Panel meetings. He specifically mentioned the proximity of the outdoor space to residential dwellings and the potential for increased antisocial activity, crime, and disorder.

The second representation was from the licensing team, represented by Licensing Enforcement Officer Sherman Xavier. Mr. Xavier outlined concerns about public nuisance and the prevention of crime and disorder, particularly in relation to delivery drivers, customer behaviour, and waste disposal late at night. Following discussions, the applicant, represented by Dave Horner of DH Licensing, agreed to incorporate a set of conditions proposed by the licensing team. These conditions, detailed in Appendix E, cover measures for the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm. These include requirements for CCTV operation, staff training on age verification, management of delivery drivers, and signage to encourage customer consideration for neighbours.

The Sub-Committee, chaired by Councillor Rosalind Doré and including Councillors John Donegan and Caramel Quin, will consider the application, the representations received, and the agreed conditions. They will then decide whether to grant the application in full, in part, or refuse it, in line with the promotion of the four licensing objectives as outlined in the Licensing Act 2003.

The meeting is scheduled to take place in the Council Chamber at Waltham Forest Town Hall. The agenda and supporting documents can be found on the Council's Democracy website.