The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee met to consider an application for a premises licence for V's Burgers, located at 507 Hale End Road, Chingford, E4 9PT. The application was partially granted, with amended hours and additional conditions.

V's Burgers Licensing Application

The Sub-Committee considered an application by Mr Valer Maci for a premises licence for V's Burgers. The original application requested:

• Sale of alcohol (on and off the premises) from 12:00 to 02:00 daily
• Recorded Music and Late Night Refreshment from 23:00 to 02:00 daily
• Opening hours from 08:00 to 02:30 daily

Following discussions with the Metropolitan Police, the applicant revised the licensable activity times and submitted additional conditions, which can be found in Appendix C.pdf of the agenda pack. The revised times were:

• Sale of alcohol (on and off the premises)

  • Sunday to Thursday - 12:00 to 23:30
  • Friday and Saturday - 12:00 to 00:30

• Recorded Music and Late Night Refreshments

  • Sunday to Thursday - 23:00 to 23:30
  • Friday and Saturday - 23:00 to 00:30

• Opening Hours:

  • Sunday to Thursday: 8:00 to 00:00
  • Friday to Saturday: 8:00 to 0100

The Licensing Service received eight representations from other persons, based on concerns about public nuisance and the prevention of crime and disorder. Despite the revised times and additional conditions, all representations were maintained.

Mr Valer Maci explained that he had reduced the hours he had originally applied for after discussions with the Metropolitan Police, and that he would promote the licensing objectives and not cause any noise nuisance or pollution. He stated that he had operated for over 3 years with no noise complaints, and that he respected the local community and would ask his customers to respect his neighbours and use the area quietly.

The Applicant explained his business is a fast-food restaurant like Nando's, food is served on trays and there will be little disposable waste. There is also a bin directly outside the premises. The Applicant stated cleanliness is very important to his business. It's a sit-down restaurant and his staff would check on the tables regularly. He has also installed double glazed windows to reduce noise levels and music will only be played for ambience. Furthermore, he will also contact the Police if he has any issues regarding crime and disorder. In respect of takeaway deliveries, the Applicant explained that there is a designated area next to the till where delivery drivers would need to wait for their order, and they would be asked to use the area quietly and respect the neighbours.

The Sub-Committee noted that there were no representations made by Responsible Authorities¹.

The Sub-Committee decided to grant the application in part with the amended hours and additional conditions outlined in Appendix C.pdf of the Sub-Committee agenda.

The Sub-Committee noted that no noise complaints had been received since the business has been open, and that Mr Valer Maci wished to work with the community and was acting as a considerate local businessman. The Sub-Committee was of the view that Mr Valer Maci had shown that they are capable of running a business responsibly, will train his staff, and is willing to work with Responsible Authorities and the community to make changes to the application where necessary to uphold the licensing objectives.