The Licensing Sub Committee granted a new premises licence for All Points East in Victoria Park, despite objections from local residents concerning noise and traffic. The committee also agreed to extend decision deadlines for three other licensing applications.

All Points East Premises Licence Application

The committee granted a new premises licence for All Points East, located in Victoria Park, London E3 5TB. The application sought authorisation for the sale of alcohol and the provision of regulated entertainment, including live music, for the annual music festival.

The applicant, AEG Presents Ltd, represented by Mr. Simon Taylor, Mr. Dave Grindle, and Ms. Beth Smith, highlighted their experience in running large-scale events and noted a significant reduction in complaints over previous years. They stated that noise complaints had fallen from 133 to 35, with only one complaint of anti-social behaviour and 16 crimes reported in the most recent year. The proposed hours for alcohol sales were 10:00 to 22:15 on Sundays to Thursdays and 10:00 to 22:45 on Fridays and Saturdays. Regulated entertainment was sought from 10:00 to 22:30 on Sundays to Thursdays and 10:00 to 23:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. The venue's capacity for major events would remain at 49,999, consistent with previous licences and the council's Major Events Policy.

Representations were received from three residents: Mr. Daniel Carroll, Mr. Simon Cooper, and Mr. Tony Joyce. Mr. Carroll's objection, which was later withdrawn after mediation, focused on the high capacity of the event and its potential to increase anti-social behaviour and overwhelm public transport. Mr. Simon Cooper raised concerns about traffic management, particularly on Cadogan Terrace, and the restricted access to Hackney Wick station, suggesting that the current traffic plans did not adequately address these issues. Mr. Tony Joyce objected to the application, citing significant disruption from noise, construction, and crowds during the event period. He described the experience as hell and stated that he and his neighbours often had to leave the area during the festival.

The Sub-Committee acknowledged the concerns raised by residents, particularly Mr. Joyce's truthful account of the disruption. However, they noted that there were no objections from responsible authorities, which indicated no significant concerns regarding the applicant's ability to manage events safely. The committee concluded that while the events do impact residents, the proposed conditions and the applicant's track record were sufficient to mitigate these impacts. They were satisfied that the licensing objective of the prevention of public nuisance was not undermined to an extent that would justify refusing the application. The licence was granted with the proposed conditions, including an updated condition regarding noise complaint data sharing.

Extension of Decision Deadlines

The Sub-Committee also agreed to extend the decision deadlines for three other licensing applications:

• Shop 47 Goulston Street, London E1 7TP
• Troxy, 490 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HX
• Platform Hub One Ltd, Unit Cr40 Level Minus One, Crossrail Station and Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place, London E14 5AR

These deadlines have been extended to 30 April 2024.