Agenda and minutes

Application for a Premises Licence for PlayFootball Ltd, King George Playing Field, Eastern Avenue West,

PREMISES

PlayFootball Ltd.,

King George Playing Field,

Eastern Avenue West,

Romford.

DETAILS OF APPLICATION

Application for a premises licence under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 (“the Act”).

APPLICANT

PlayFootball Ltd.,

c/oRoko Health Clubs,

442 Wilford Lane,

West Bridgford,

Notts

NG2 7RN

1.         Details of the application

2.         Promotion of the Licensing Objectives

The applicant completed the operating schedule, which formed part of the application to promote the four licensing objectives.

The applicant acted in accordance with regulations 25 and 26 of The Licensing Act 2003 (Premises Licences and Club Certificates) Regulations 2005 relating to the advertising of the application. The required public notice was installed in the Romford Recorder on Friday, 16 December 2011.

3.         Details of Representations

Valid representations may only address the four licensing objectives

There were 17 valid representations against this application, 16 from interested parties and one from a responsible authority. The representation from the Metropolitan Police was withdrawn following discussions between the applicant and the Metropolitan Police where the applicant had agreed to amend the application and comply with the conditions required by the Metropolitan Police.

Responsible Authorities

Chief Officer of Metropolitan Police (“the Police”):One

London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority (“LFEPA”): None.

Health & Safety Enforcing Authority: None.

Planning Control & Enforcement: None.

Public Health: None

Children & Families Service: None

Trading Standards Service: None

The Magistrates Court: None

4.         Determination of Application

Decision

Consequent upon the hearing held on 26 January 2012, the Sub-Committee’s decision regarding the application for a Premises Licence for PlayFootball Ltd was as set out below, for the reasons shown:

The Sub-Committee was obliged to determine this application with a view to promoting the licensing objectives, which are:

·                     The prevention of crime and disorder

·                     Public safety

·                     The prevention of public nuisance

·                     The protection of children from harm

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 s17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, and Articles 1 and 8 of the First Protocol of the Human Rights Act 1998.