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Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee - Tuesday 20th May 2025 10.00 a.m.

May 20, 2025 View on council website  Watch video of meeting or read trancript
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Summary

The Licensing Act 2003 Subcommittee of Newham Council convened to consider a new premises licence application for Crushed Cocktails, located at 83 Hallywell Crescent, East Ham, E6 5XR. The application was granted, but with reduced operating hours and additional conditions to address concerns about public nuisance and the protection of children.

Crushed Cocktails Premises Licence Application

Crushed Cocktails Ltd applied for a new premises licence to sell alcohol for delivery only, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The application form stated that the business would not operate during school commute times to reduce the likelihood of incidents on the road.

Objections and Amendments

  • Commercial Environmental Health Team: The council's Commercial Environmental Health Team initially objected to the application, citing concerns about potential public nuisance due to noise from delivery drivers, including car doors slamming, loud voices, and vehicle engines, particularly late at night. Ian McConnell, Public Protection Officer, stated that the location was a very, very quiet residential area and expressed concern that the business would primarily operate after 11pm, when residents would be trying to sleep.
  • Police Licensing Team: The Metropolitan Police Licensing Team also initially objected, raising concerns about the protection of children from harm. They noted that the application lacked details on how the business would prevent alcohol from being purchased by under-18s. The police later withdrew their objection after the applicant agreed to conditions.

Licence Granted with Conditions

The subcommittee decided to grant the licence, subject to the following conditions:

  1. Delivery App Restriction: Alcohol sales are restricted to individuals who order via a third-party delivery app for delivery to a home or business address, using providers trained to conduct age-verification checks.
  2. Publicity Material Warning: All publicity material must prominently display a warning that it is illegal for individuals under 18 to purchase alcohol, or for adults to buy alcohol for consumption by children.
  3. Reduced Operating Hours:
    • Monday to Thursday: 5pm to 12am
    • Friday to Sunday: 5pm to 2am

The decision was influenced by the applicant's agreement to the conditions proposed by the Police Licensing Team and the reduced hours agreed with the Commercial Healthcare Team. The subcommittee considered these measures sufficient to promote the licensing objectives1 of preventing crime and disorder, public nuisance, protecting children from harm, and ensuring public safety.

Councillor Jane Lofthouse, Chair of the meeting, summarised the final decision:

Having heard all submissions, written and oral, the licensing subcommittee have decided to grant the license to include all the proposed conditions. The committee have decided to reduce cycling support hours, Monday to Thursday, 5pm to 12am, Friday to Sunday, 5pm to 2am.

Applicant's Commitments

The applicant, representing Crushed Cocktails, made several commitments to address the concerns raised:

  • Vehicle Control: He stated that he would monitor the types of vehicles used for deliveries and discourage the use of cars due to potential noise. He noted that delivery apps often specify the type of vehicle being used, allowing him to refuse orders if necessary.
  • Quantity Limits: He stated that he would monitor order quantities and refuse sales if he believed a customer was ordering excessive amounts of alcohol.
  • Security: He confirmed that the alcohol would be stored in a secure garage, separate from the house, with CCTV2 installed.
  • Local Impact: He emphasised his personal interest in preventing noise nuisance, as he lives at the property with his mother and nephew, and values his relationship with his neighbours.

The applicant also clarified that he has a personal licence3 and experience running pubs, and that the delivery service is an extension of an existing business that provides alcoholic slush machines for events.


  1. Licensing objectives are the aims of the Licensing Act 2003: the prevention of crime and disorder; public safety; the prevention of public nuisance; and the protection of children from harm. 

  2. CCTV stands for closed-circuit television, a system that allows the monitoring of activity in a specific area using video cameras. 

  3. A personal licence is required to authorise individuals to make or authorise the sale of alcohol. 

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Jane Barbara Lofthouse
Councillor Jane Barbara Lofthouse  Labour & Co-Operative •  Plaistow South
Profile image for Councillor Pushpa Dipaklal Makwana
Councillor Pushpa Dipaklal Makwana  Labour & Co-Operative •  Plashet
Profile image for Councillor Winston Vaughan
Councillor Winston Vaughan  Labour & Co-Operative •  Forest Gate South
Christine Elsasser
Mehrunnisa Hussain
Steve Jackson
Mandeep Mehat
Ken Foot
Umair Malik
Profile image for Councillor Tonii Wilson
Councillor Tonii Wilson  Chair of Licensing Committee •  Labour & Co-Operative •  Beckton
Profile image for Councillor Jennifer Bailey
Councillor Jennifer Bailey  Labour & Co-Operative •  Manor Park
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