Agenda, decisions and minutes

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meetings of the Licensing Committee held on 4 and 10 December 2019 be confirmed and signed.

None.

            This application was withdrawn.

In the matter of the application for a new Premises Licence, the Committee has considered the relevant representations made.

The Committee has made the following determination:

With a view to ensuring the promotion of the licensing objectives, in accordance with the provisions of the statutory guidance and the principles of our licensing policy, the application for a new premises licence was GRANTED as applied for.

In coming to a determination the Committee considered the following matters;

1.    The Committee noted the representations made by residents. There were concerns from residents that Silks could operate in a similar manner to the previous business Nuvo Lounge. It had been noisy, security had been poor and residents were afraid to come home in the evening. The premises had been associated with anti-social behaviour and crime.

2.    The Committee noted the representation made by the applicant. Mr Harris said that he has been in the hospitality business for 14 years. He was aware of the history of Nuvo Lounge and the issues they faced.

3.    The Committee agreed that the applicant was aware of the concerns expressed by local residents and would address these concerns as follows:

·         There would be in-house security. Staff will know the business and the area well.

·         Silks will work directly with a security firm to provide security inside and outside the premises. An I.D scanner will act as a deterrent for anti-social behaviour.

·         Silks will be part of the ‘Know your neighbour programme’.

·         There will be minimal queues outside the premises and there will be a staggered dispersal at the end of the night managed by stewards and security staff.

4.   The Committee noted that this is a new application and the applicant cannot be held accountable for any failings of the previous management.

5.   No representations were received from any responsible authorities.

6.   The Committee noted that the applicant agreed to the conditions as attached which had been recommended by the Police and licensing officers and that granting the application, subject to these conditions, would promote the four licensing objectives.

An appeal may be made against this decision to the Magistrates Court within 21 days from the date of this letter.

Agreed Conditions for 177-181Rushey Green SE6 4BD (Name to be supplied).

 The premises shall install and maintain a comprehensive CCTV system. All entry and exit points will be covered enabling frontal identification of every person entering in any light condition. The CCTV system shall continually record whilst the premises is open for licensable activities and during all times when customers remain on the premises. All recordings shall be stored for a minimum period of 31 days with date and time stamping. Recordings shall be made available immediately upon the request of Police or authorized officer throughout the preceding 31 day period. The CCTV system should be updated and maintained according to police recommendations.

A staff member from the premises who is conversant with the operation of the CCTV system shall be on the premises at all  ...  view the full decision text for item 27.

4.1      The Chair welcomed all parties to the first remote meeting of the Licensing Committee. She introduced those present, and outlined the procedure to be followed for the meeting. She then invited Ms Hooper to introduce the application.

            Licensing Officer   

4.2      Ms Hooper said that members were being asked to consider an application for a new premises licence for Silks 177-181 Rushey Green SE6 4BD. She outlined the application and said that representations had been received from two interested parties on the grounds of public nuisance. Conditions had been agreed between the Police, Crime and Enforcement Officers and the applicant, in order to promote the four licensing objectives. No objection had been received from any responsible authorities. She outlined the options open to members of the Committee when making their decision.

            Applicant

4.3      Mr Harris said that he had read the objections received from local residents and intended to address these concerns in his presentation.

4.4      Mr Harris said that he is aware of the history of Nuvo Lounge, which was, until recently, a nightclub at 177-181 Rushey Green. The business had not been run well; security was poor. Security will be paramount at Silks; this had been highlighted as one of the major concerns for local residents and businesses. There will not be any violent crime at Silks because an in-house security firm had been engaged. There will be CCTV inside and outside the premises and there will always be security.

4.5      I.D scanners will be installed at Silks to act as a deterrent for those considering taking part in any crime and disorder. Management will work with the local authority and neighbours. Mr Harris said that it is important to know the local community well and be able to address any concerns that residents may have.

4.6      Mr Harris said that there had also been complaints about noise. Security will ensure that there are minimal queues outside Silks, so noise will not be heard from patrons standing outside the premises. Advice will be sought from the local authority and a ‘noise limiter’ will be set at the recommended level. There will be staggered dispersal at the end of the evening managed by stewards and the security team.

4.7      Mr Harris said that Silks will not be just a night club; it will be a bar and restaurant and there will be something to benefit all members of the community. There will be classes and he wanted the premises to be multi-functional.

4.8      Councillor Elliott said that residents had referred to several incidents of noise nuisance. He asked about Silks’ re-entry policy and how the sound of people outside smoking will be managed. Mr Harris said that there will not be any re-entry after 1am, although he asked not to be quoted on this time. As a business, they prefer to have patrons inside where money is made.

4.9      Mr Harris said that there are plans to have the smoking area at the rear of the property, rather than  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27.

RESOLVED that under Section 100 (A) (4) of the Local Government Act1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12 (A) of the Act, as amended by the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Access to Information) (Amendments) (England) Regulations 2006 and the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information:

            4. Silks 177-181 Rushey Green SE6 4BD

            6. FK Food Centre Ltd (Catford Food Centre)

The following is a summary of the items considered in the closed part of the meeting.

            4. Silks 177-181 Rushey Green SE6 4BD

RESOLVED that the application for a new premises licence be GRANTED subject to conditions which had been recommended by the Police and licensing officers. Granting the application, subject to these conditions, would promote the four licensing objectives.

6.  FK Food Centre Ltd (Catford Food Centre) 91 Rushey Green SE6 4JD

After having regard to the compromise agreement outlined in the consent order signed by the London Borough of Lewisham and FK Food Centre, it was

RESOLVED that the licence be reinstated subject to the conditions within the consent order and that these changes would take immediate effect.

After having regard to the compromise agreement outlined in the consent order signed by the London Borough of Lewisham and FK Food Centre, it was

RESOLVED that the licence be reinstated subject to the conditions within the consent order and that these changes would take immediate effect.

After having regard to the compromise agreement outlined in the consent order signed by the London Borough of Lewisham and FK Food Centre, it was

RESOLVED that the licence be reinstated subject to the conditions within the consent order and that these changes would take immediate effect.