Agenda and minutes

Application for a Premises Licence for Smart, 8 North Street, Romford, RM1 1BH.

PREMISES

Smart,

8 North Street,

Romford,

RM1 1bh

DETAILS OF APPLICATION

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

APPLICANT

Smart Shan Ltd.,

8 North Street,

Romford,

Essex,

RM1 1BH

1.         Details of the application

The premises are a single unit end of terrace shop with the public area on the ground floor and living accommodation or offices above.

(amended at the start of the hearing to 08:00hrs to 23:00 hrs on Monday to Sunday

Seasonal variations & Non-standard timings

No seasonal variation or non standard timing were applied for in this 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 28^th March 2012.

The premises are situated inside the Romford Ring Road and falls within Havering’s saturation area for Romford.

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; and
• Public Safety.

There were two (2) valid written representations against this application from interested parties.

There were seven (7) representations supporting the application.

Both written representations referred to the fact that the premises fall within the area covered by the saturation policy in the town. The first suggests the application is not exceptional and believes the application would be likely to contribute to crime and disorder. The second application objects on the grounds of Public Safety, prevention of public nuisance and the Protection of Children from Harm.

Councillors Thompson and Curtin attended the hearing to confirm their written representations. Councillor Thompson added that anything to mitigate the devastating effect of alcohol consumption would be good. Councillor Curtin stated that the application infringed the saturation policy, and to the cumulative impact upon all four licensing objectives.

The seven representations supporting the application comprise a standard letter signed by individuals who use the shop on a regular basis. They believe the applicants will promote the licensing objectives, that it will provide a good service to locals, and the hours applied for are not excessive.

 Responsible Authorities

Metropolitan Police: -.had made a representation against the application because:

• The premises fell within the saturation area of the Town Centre; and
• They felt that the application should be refused on the grounds of saturation policy and cumulative impact; and that allowing this application would not promote the four licensing objectives, with particular reference to crime and disorder, and public nuisance.
• They also believe the application is not exceptional.

Supporting grounds of saturation

·        The Police report that there were 13 licensed premises within close proximity, i.e. less than 500m.

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