Agenda, decisions and minutes

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 18 June 2020 be confirmed and signed.

None declared.

Licensing Committee 30 June 2020 –Badger Badger 139-145 Deptford High Street SE8 3NU

I am writing in respect of the application made for a Premises Licence forBadger Badger 139-145 Deptford High Street SE8 3NU to confirm that the Committee made the determination shown below.

In the matter of the application for a 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 premises licence was GRANTED as follows subject to the conditions, attached to this letter, being added to the licence:

Live Music

23:00 – 00:00 Sunday – Thursday

23:00 – 01:00 Friday - Saturday

Recorded Music

23:00 – 00:00 Sunday – Thursday

23:00 – 01:00 Friday - Saturday

Late Night Refreshment

23:00 – 00:00 Sunday – Thursday

23:00 – 01:00 Friday - Saturday

Sale of Alcohol for consumption on the premises

09:00 – 23:30 Sunday – Thursday

09:00 – 00:30 Friday - Saturday

Seasonal Variation

Licensable activity from the end of permitted hours on New Years Eve to the start of permitted hours on New Year’s Day.

It was also agreed that in the conditions, the two references to drinking outside the premises shall be replaced with ‘no drinks shall be taken outside the premises’ and the recommendations outlined in the noise report shall be implemented.

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

1.    The Committee noted the representation made by the applicants. They are both experienced in the hospitality business, having managed several high end venues. Badger Badger will be a community hub.

2.    The Committee noted that the applicants are committed to the area and want to be involved in the local community. They have a 20 year lease on the building and intend to spend several thousand pounds on renovation.

3.    The Committee noted that the applicants had been in contact with local residents including the Deptford Society. Recognising that noise is an issue for residents, a noise report was commissioned. Applicants intend to continue to work with local residents to ensure that the licensing objectives are upheld.

4    It was also noted that the applicants had agreed to the proposed conditions and if a licence is granted, they had considered the measures that will need to be taken to keep patrons safe during the covid pandemic.

5.    The Committee considered the representations made by residents. Night life in Deptford High Street is welcomed, but it is also a residential area. The increasing number of late night establishments is eroding home life for people living in Deptford High Street and surrounding areas.

6.    The Committee noted Deptford Society’s concerns about the classification of Deptford High Street as a district hub rather than a local hub in the draft licensing policy. It recommends a closing time of midnight during the week  ...  view the full decision text for item 36.

3.1      The Chair welcomed all parties to the meeting of the Licensing Committee. She introduced those present, and outlined the procedure to be followed for the meeting. She then invited the Crime and Enforcement Manager to introduce the application.

            Crime and Enforcement Manager         

3.2      Ms Hooper said that members were being asked to consider an application for a new premises licence for  Badger Badger 139-145 Deptford High Street SE8 3NU. She outlined the activities applied for by the applicant. Representations had been received from four interested parties on the grounds of public nuisance. Conditions had been agreed between the applicant, Police and the Crime Enforcement and Regulation service to promote the four licensing objectives. As a result, objections were not received from any responsible authorities. She outlined the options open to members of the Committee when making their decision.

            At 7.33pm, the Chair suspended the meeting for a few seconds while she turned off an alarm.

            Applicant

3.3      Mr Whur said that prior to the meeting, three documents had been sent to the clerk. A brief applicant’s statement, a noise impact survey, and additional conditions agreed with the Police. He introduced James Ross and Calum McKinnonfrom Novel Pubs Ltd. He said that they have some novel proposals for the use of the premises. During the day, it will be used to play board games and a place for local clubs to meet. Food will play a key important part in these premises and Mr Ross and Mr McKinnon have a great deal of experience in this industry having worked in some impressive gastro pubs.

3.4      Mr Whur said that the building has been empty for over a year and is in poor condition. There will be heavy investment in the building and job creation as set out in the applicant’s statement. The applicants have taken on a 20 year lease and are committed to this business. Conditions had been agreed with the Police, advice has been taken from the local authority and they have engaged with the local community. The noise report was shown to the Deptford Society to ensure that they were fully aware of the aims of the applicants. If the application is granted, engagement with the local community would continue

3.5     Mr Whur said that modest hours had been applied for. The applicants do not want to play music that would be a cause of concern for local residents, and a contact number will be available to local residents if they feel that they have any issues with the running of Badger Badger.

3.6      Full Covid-19 risk assessments will be put in place to ensure that the premises comply with the regulations if the application is granted. The four licensing objectives will be upheld and they will work with local residents to ensure that they are accepted as a key part of the local community.

3.7      Councillor Howard asked the applicants the intentions they have for making the premises safe during the corona  ...  view the full minutes text for item 36.