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Application for a variation of a premises licence for Marmaris, 181 High Street, Hornchurch, RM11 3XS

PREMISES

Marmaris Supermarket,

181 High Street,

Hornchurch,

Essex.

RM11 3XS

DETAILS OF APPLICATION

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

APPLICANT

Anatolian Trader Limited,

17A The Avenue,

London.

N17 6TB

1.         Details of the application

The premises was a convenience store located in Hornchurch’s town centre. The area is predominantly commercial; however, there were residential properties in the immediate vicinity.

Seasonal variations & Non-standard timings

No seasonal variation or non standard timing were applied for in this application.

The applicant had indicated in the application that he did not believe any additional conditions were required should the application be approved.

2.         Promotion of the Licensing Objectives

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

The applicant had 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 6^th April edition of the Romford Recorder.

The premises were situated in the St Andrews ward and fell within Havering’s saturation area for Hornchurch.

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.

 Responsible Authorities

Marc Gasson, Havering’s Noise Specialist – had made a representation against the extension in opening hours as any extension would encourage people to congregate in the vicinity increasing likelihood of noise disturbance being caused to nearby residents.

The applicant’s advocate asked Mr Gasson if he had received any complaints concerning the premises or taken any enforcement action against the premises. Mr Gasson confirmed he had received no complaints and no action had been necessary.

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

• The premises fell within the saturation area of St Andrews ward;
• The applicant had failed to address the licensing objectives of the prevention of crime and disorder along with public nuisance; and
• The application, if granted, would have a cumulative impact in an area already under stress.

The applicant had offered no additional conditions or any suggestion of staffing levels during these additional hours. There were no additional security measures implied to prevent disorder, the majority of bars and licensed premises within the area close before the times requested in the application. There were no other supermarkets open to such hours in Hornchurch.

The premises had recently been inspected on 18 April 2012 after which the police had raised issues with the DPS due to non compliance with a number of licence conditions, relating to the storage of spirits behind the counter, the CCTV system, and the refusals log.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.