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Application for a variation of the premises licence for Hot & Tender, 1 Billet Lane, Hornchurch. RM11 1TS

PREMISES

Hot & Tender

1 Billet Lane

Hornchurch

RM11 1TS

DETAILS OF APPLICATION

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

APPLICANT

Mr Ajmar Singh Dhesi

Hot & Tender

1 Billet Lane

Hornchurch

RM11 1TS

1.         Details of the application

The premises is a take-away food shop.

Variations applied for:

Non-standard timings

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 complied with premises licence regulations 25 and 26 relating to the advertising of the application. The required newspaper advertisement was installed in the 28 March 2012 edition of the Yellow Advertiser. Public notices were displayed on the premises.

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 representations against this application from responsible authorities and two others from interested parties, both of whom are ward councillors.

There were six representations in support of this application submitted by interested parties.

Responsible Authorities

The Metropolitan Police were represented at the hearing by PC Fern whomade the following representation against the application:

·        That the premises is located within the saturation area of St Andrews Ward, this area is highlighted as being under stress.

·        The cumulative impact of being open until 02:30 hours in a mixed use area will cause further crime and disorder. This will be the only premises in the area open and is likely to be magnet for crime and disorder, along with public nuisance.

·        The shop would attract predominately those who have been out drinking and enjoying the night time economy, many under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

·        Police have conducted drugs test in licensed establishments within the vicinity and high readings have been reported of cocaine in these premises.

·        There are likely to be fights at the location which is associated with alcohol fueled customers, especially given the hours requested.

·        On 21 April there had been an incident either in or around the premises which resulted in the police attending the premises at the request of the licensee

The subcommittee was informed that Romford town centre which operates a late night economy in comparison suffers hugely from violence at the weekend predominately between 0100 - 0300 hours.

·        There is no public transport from Hornchurch at this time of night therefore members  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.