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Application for a Temporary Event Notice made by Haseebullah Rahmatullah under section 100 of the Licensing Act 2003.

Licensing Act 2003

Notice of Decision

PREMISES

Hot & Tasty Chicken

140 South Street

Romford

Essex

RM1 1TE

APPLICANT

Mr Haseebullah Rahmatullah

140 South Street

Romford

Essex

RM1 1TE

1.    Details of Application

In real terms if permitted this would allow the premises to continue trading from Friday night (19/02/2016) until 04:00 Saturday morning (20/02/2016) and from Saturday night (20/02/2016) until 04:00 Sunday morning (21/02/2016).

Objection notice(s)

Under the Licensing Act 2003 as amended, the police and Environmental Health had three working days to lodge an objection to a TEN on the grounds relating to one or more of the four licensing objectives (The Prevention of Crime and Disorder, Public Safety, the Prevention of Public Nuisance and the Protection of Children from Harm).

The application was made on line on Thursday 4 February and accepted by the licensing authority on Friday 5 February, Environmental Health’s representation was received by the licensing authority on Monday 8 February 2016 and the police representation received on Tuesday 9 February 2016.

2.    Grounds of Objection

There were two objection notices made against the TENs from responsible authorities.

Havering’s Noise Specialist, Mr Marc Gasson, submitted an objection on 8 February 2016 on the grounds of the prevention of public nuisance.

PC Belinda Goodwin submitted an objection on 9 February 2016 on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety and prevention of nuisance.

3.    Details of Representations

Public Health: - Mr Gasson, the Havering Noise Specialist officer appeared before the Sub-Committee and re-iterated the points he had raised in his objection which were as follows:

The applicant had submitted the following with regards to addressing the licencing objective “prevention of public nuisance”

1. We will operate our business in a responsible manner and actively promote the licensing objectives at all times.
2. All existing conditions to remain in force and are considered to be adequate.

This information was limited and in Mr Gasson’s opinion failed to address his concerns with regards to the following:-

1. The noise from patrons congregating outside the premises.
2. The noise created by patrons staying later into the early hours of the morning in the town centre and in larger numbers. Although the applicant had no control of their patrons once they were away from the premises the fact that the premises was open till later was the reason why the problems were arising to a later and much more unsociable hour

The potential problems associated with the application were compounded by the fact that there were a significant number of residential properties in close proximity to the premises in question.

1. There were flats directly above the premises and above adjacent shops in the parade.
2. Flats in Charrington Court, South Street.
3. Flats and houses in surrounding streets ie South Street, Victoria Road and Regarth Avenue.

Any extension in the licensing hours would potentially result in an increase in the length of time residents were exposed  ...  view the full decision text for item 2.

PREMISES

Hot & Tasty Chicken

140 South Street

Romford

Essex

RM1 1TE

APPLICANT

Mr Haseebullah Rahmatullah

140 South Street

Romford

Essex

RM1 1TE

1.    Details of Application

In real terms if permitted this would allow the premises to continue trading from Friday night (19/02/2016) until 04:00 Saturday morning (20/02/2016) and from Saturday night (20/02/2016) until 04:00 Sunday morning (21/02/2016).

Objection notice(s)

Under the Licensing Act 2003 as amended, the police and Environmental Health had three working days to lodge an objection to a TEN on the grounds relating to one or more of the four licensing objectives (The Prevention of Crime and Disorder, Public Safety, the Prevention of Public Nuisance and the Protection of Children from Harm).

The application was made on line on Thursday 4 February and accepted by the licensing authority on Friday 5 February, Environmental Health’s representation was received by the licensing authority on Monday 8 February 2016 and the police representation received on Tuesday 9 February 2016.

2.    Grounds of Objection

There were two objection notices made against the TENs from responsible authorities.

Havering’s Noise Specialist, Mr Marc Gasson, submitted an objection on 8 February 2016 on the grounds of the prevention of public nuisance.

PC Belinda Goodwin submitted an objection on 9 February 2016 on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety and prevention of nuisance.

3.    Details of Representations

Public Health: - Mr Gasson, the Havering Noise Specialist officer appeared before the Sub-Committee and re-iterated the points he had raised in his objection which were as follows:

The applicant had submitted the following with regards to addressing the licencing objective “prevention of public nuisance”

1. We will operate our business in a responsible manner and actively promote the licensing objectives at all times.
2. All existing conditions to remain in force and are considered to be adequate.

This information was limited and in Mr Gasson’s opinion failed to address his concerns with regards to the following:-

1. The noise from patrons congregating outside the premises.
2. The noise created by patrons staying later into the early hours of the morning in the town centre and in larger numbers. Although the applicant had no control of their patrons once they were away from the premises the fact that the premises was open till later was the reason why the problems were arising to a later and much more unsociable hour

The potential problems associated with the application were compounded by the fact that there were a significant number of residential properties in close proximity to the premises in question.

1. There were flats directly above the premises and above adjacent shops in the parade.
2. Flats in Charrington Court, South Street.
3. Flats and houses in surrounding streets ie South Street, Victoria Road and Regarth Avenue.

Any extension in the licensing hours would potentially result in an increase in the length of time residents were exposed to potentially unacceptable levels of noise  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.