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Application for a variation to a premises licence for the Goose 143 South Street, Romford, RM1 1PL – Report attached

PREMISES

Goose PH

143 South Street

Romford

RM1 1PL

DETAILS OF APPLICATION

Application to vary a premises licence under section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003 (“the Act”).

APPLICANT

Stonegate Pub Company Limited

1.         Details of the application

The application to vary the premises licence does not affect the hours of licensable

activity. The application is:

1. To alter the opening hours on the Premises Licence so that breakfasts can

be served at the venue (licensable activity will not take place at the earlier time).

This activity is not licensable under the Licensing Act 2003 but if granted by the

Sub-Committee would tidy the licence and make matters clear for any future

enforcement.

2. To remove conditions and replace them with others these are listed on page 8

 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 premises licence regulations 25 and 26

relating to the advertising of the application. The required newspaper

advertisement was installed in the Yellow Advertiser on Wednesday 12December 2012.

3.         Details of Representations

Valid representations may only address the four licensing objectives

• The prevention of crime and disorder
• The prevention of public nuisance
• The protection of children from harm
• Public Safety.

There was a representation against this application from an interested party based on under the heading of the prevention of crime and disorder and the protection of children from harm.

Responsible Authorities’ representations

Trading Standards was concerned that should the Sub-Committee grant the application in its current form, the suggested wording of the alternative conditions was open to an interpretation that would be insufficient to prevent under age supply of alcohol at the premises. The Trading Standards Specialist informed the subcommittee that he was generally in agreement with the application, and that since different management took over the premises there have been no failed test purchases at the premises, that on each occasion of a test purchase, volunteers had been challenged.

There was some concern that the conditions currently on the licence have contributed to the recent success on test purchases, and some of these were to be changed by way of this application.  The Sub-Committee was informed that Trading Standards Specialist was also happy to attend the premises’ proposed training session in order to assist. He was in agreement that door staff could be present at the premises from 19:00 hours (rather than 12:00) on the basis of assurances provided by the applicant as to training and the company operating its own independent test purchases.

Regarding the condition prohibiting under 18s entering the premises after 7pm, Trading Standards preferred a form of wording whereby under 18s could not be present after 7pm, and that they could only be there prior to 7pm if accompanied by a person over 18 and taking a meal.

Responsible Authorities

Metropolitan Police: None

London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority (“LFEPA”): None.  ...  view the full decision text for item 1.

PREMISES

Goose PH

143 South Street

Romford

RM1 1PL

DETAILS OF APPLICATION

Application to vary a premises licence under section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003 (“the Act”).

APPLICANT

Stonegate Pub Company Limited

1.         Details of the application

The application to vary the premises licence does not affect the hours of licensable

activity. The application is:

1. To alter the opening hours on the Premises Licence so that breakfasts can

be served at the venue (licensable activity will not take place at the earlier time).

This activity is not licensable under the Licensing Act 2003 but if granted by the

Sub-Committee would tidy the licence and make matters clear for any future

enforcement.

2. To remove conditions and replace them with others these are listed on page 8

 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 premises licence regulations 25 and 26

relating to the advertising of the application. The required newspaper

advertisement was installed in the Yellow Advertiser on Wednesday 12December 2012.

3.         Details of Representations

Valid representations may only address the four licensing objectives

• The prevention of crime and disorder
• The prevention of public nuisance
• The protection of children from harm
• Public Safety.

There was a representation against this application from an interested party based on under the heading of the prevention of crime and disorder and the protection of children from harm.

Responsible Authorities’ representations

Trading Standards was concerned that should the Sub-Committee grant the application in its current form, the suggested wording of the alternative conditions was open to an interpretation that would be insufficient to prevent under age supply of alcohol at the premises. The Trading Standards Specialist informed the subcommittee that he was generally in agreement with the application, and that since different management took over the premises there have been no failed test purchases at the premises, that on each occasion of a test purchase, volunteers had been challenged.

There was some concern that the conditions currently on the licence have contributed to the recent success on test purchases, and some of these were to be changed by way of this application.  The Sub-Committee was informed that Trading Standards Specialist was also happy to attend the premises’ proposed training session in order to assist. He was in agreement that door staff could be present at the premises from 19:00 hours (rather than 12:00) on the basis of assurances provided by the applicant as to training and the company operating its own independent test purchases.

Regarding the condition prohibiting under 18s entering the premises after 7pm, Trading Standards preferred a form of wording whereby under 18s could not be present after 7pm, and that they could only be there prior to 7pm if accompanied by a person over 18 and taking a meal.

Responsible Authorities

Metropolitan Police: None

London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority (“LFEPA”): None.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.