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Decision:
Gambling Act 2005 Notice of Decision
PREMISES Aspen Tree 73 Gobions Avenue Romford RM5 3SP
APPLICANT Greene King Retailing Ltd Sunrise House Ninth Avenue Burton upon Trent DE14 3JZ
1. Details of requested variation
The venue has a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003 (copy attached)
Pubs and other alcohol licensed premises are automatically entitled to two category C or D gaming machines upon notification to the local licensing authority of their intention to make gaming machines available for use. Licensing authorities can issue gaming machine permits which allow additional category C and D gaming machines to be provided. Where a gaming machine permit authorises the making available of a specified number of gaming machines in particular premises, this will effectively replace, and not be in addition to, any automatic entitlement to two machines.
The Aspen Tree currently has a Gaming Machine permit (copy attached) for 5 machines, 4 category C and 1 category D.
The Aspen Tree made a successful application to increase the number of machines from 4 to 5 in June 2015. In accordance with Havering’s policy this was done with the agreement of the Chair of the Licensing Committee at that time Cllr Van den Hende.
The application was for an increase to 6 machines, 5 category C and 1 category D.
The London Borough of Havering Gambling Act Policy stated that any application by an alcohol premises for 6 or more machines could only be decided by the Licensing Committee or Licensing Sub-Committee
2. Details of Representations
Valid representations should address at least one of the following three licensing objectives:
There were no representations either from interested parties or from a responsible authority.
The Gambling Act 2005 licensing objectives are:-
(a) Preventing gambling from being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime,
(b) Ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way, and
(c) Protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling.
A plan showing the proposed location of the 6 machines was supplied at the hearing
3. Determination of Application
Consequent upon the hearing held on 31 July 2017, the Sub-Committee’s decision regarding the application for a variation for The Aspen Tree was as set out below, for the reasons stated:
The Sub-Committee was obliged to determine the application with a view to promoting the licensing objectives.
In making its decision, the Sub-Committee also had regard to the Guidance issued under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 and Havering’s Licensing Policy.
In addition the Sub-Committee took account of its obligations under section 117 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, and Articles 1 and 8 of the First ... view the full decision text for item 1. Minutes: Present at the meeting were Anthony Garrett (Essex Leisure), Paul Campbell, Licensing Officer and Kasey Conway Licensing Officer
Also present were the Legal Adviser and the Clerk to the Sub-Committee.
PREMISES Aspen Tree 73 Gobions Avenue Romford RM5 3SP
APPLICANT Greene King Retailing Ltd Sunrise House Ninth Avenue Burton upon Trent DE14 3JZ
1. Details of requested variation
The venue has a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003 (copy attached)
Pubs and other alcohol licensed premises are automatically entitled to two category C or D gaming machines upon notification to the local licensing authority of their intention to make gaming machines available for use. Licensing authorities can issue gaming machine permits which allow additional category C and D gaming machines to be provided. Where a gaming machine permit authorises the making available of a specified number of gaming machines in particular premises, this will effectively replace, and not be in addition to, any automatic entitlement to two machines.
The Aspen Tree currently has a Gaming Machine permit (copy attached) for 5 machines, 4 category C and 1 category D.
The Aspen Tree made a successful application to increase the number of machines from 4 to 5 in June 2015. In accordance with Havering’s policy this was done with the agreement of the Chair of the Licensing Committee at that time Cllr Van den Hende.
The application was for an increase to 6 machines, 5 category C and 1 category D.
The London Borough of Havering Gambling Act Policy stated that any application by an alcohol premises for 6 or more machines could only be decided by the Licensing Committee or Licensing Sub-Committee
2. Details of Representations
Valid representations should address at least one of the following three licensing objectives:
There were no representations either from interested parties or from a responsible authority.
The Gambling Act 2005 licensing objectives are:-
(a) Preventing gambling from being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime,
(b) Ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way, and
(c) Protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling.
A plan showing the proposed location of the 6 machines was supplied at the hearing
3. Determination of Application
Consequent upon the hearing held on 31 July 2017, the Sub-Committee’s decision regarding the application for a variation for The Aspen Tree was as set out below, for the reasons stated:
The Sub-Committee was obliged to determine the application with a view to promoting the licensing objectives.
In making its decision, the Sub-Committee also had regard to the Guidance issued under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 and Havering’s Licensing Policy.
In addition the ... view the full minutes text for item 1. |
