Agenda, decisions and minutes

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 28 October 2021 be confirmed and signed.

None.

Application made by Novel Pubs Ltd for a Premises Licence at Badger Badger 139-145 Deptford High Street SE8 3NU.

In the matter of this application for a Premises Licence,the Committee has considered all the relevant representations made by all parties.

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 Secretary of State’s guidance and the principles of our licensing policy:

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 was GRANTED with the conditions attached and hours as follows:

Live Music

23:00 – 00:00          Monday

23:00 – 00:00          Tuesday

23:00 – 00:00          Wednesday

23:00 – 01:00          Thursday

23:00 – 01:00          Friday

23:00 – 01:00          Saturday

23:00 – 00:00          Sunday

Recorded Music

23:00 – 00:00          Monday

23:00 – 00:00          Tuesday

23:00 – 00:00          Wednesday

23:00 – 01:00          Thursday

23:00 – 01:00          Friday

23:00 – 01:00          Saturday

23:00 – 00:00          Sunday

Late Night Refreshment

23:00 – 00:00          Monday

23:00 – 00:00          Tuesday

23:00 – 00:00          Wednesday

23:00 – 01:00          Thursday

23:00 – 01:00          Friday

23:00 – 01:00          Saturday

23:00 – 00:00          Sunday

Sale of Alcohol for consumption on the premises

09:00 – 23:30          Monday

09:00 – 23:30          Tuesday

09:00 – 23:30          Wednesday

09:00 – 00:30          Thursday

09:00 – 01:00          Friday

09:00 – 01:00          Saturday

09:00 – 23:30          Sunday

Seasonal Variation

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

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

1    Members of the Committee noted the representations made on behalf of the applicant. Badger Badger had been an active participant within the Deptford community engaging with local residents, charities and council initiatives.

2.    The Committee noted further that Badger Badger had an excellent record for upholding their licensing responsibilities at night. The applicant acknowledged the concerns of neighbours and had engaged an extra door team member to manage noise outside the premises.

3.    Members of the Committee noted management had worked with responsible authorities and accepted all recommendations made by the Crime Enforcement and Regulatory Service and Police. The applicant believed that the High Street could be very noisy at the weekend evenings and their security team had been a positive influence on the area.

4.    Members of the Committee considered representations made by a local resident and the Deptford Society who believed that the character of the area needed to be understood. The Deptford Society were of the view that Deptford High Street, although busy during the day, at night there was low ambient noise.  It was their strong belief that this should be considered seriously when extending licensing hours. In addition the premises was located within a local hub as outlined in the Licensing Policy.

5.   The Committee noted that residents agreed that the premises were well managed.  ...  view the full decision text for item 27.

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

            Crime, Enforcement and Regulation Manager          

3.2     The Crime Enforcement and Regulations (CER) Manager said that members were being asked to consider an application for a premises licence for Badger Badger 139-145 Deptford High Street SE8 3NU. She outlined the application and said that representations had been received from two residents within close proximity to the premises primarily on the grounds of prevention of Public Nuisance. 

3.3      The CER Manager then outlined the powers available to members when making their decision.

            Applicant

3.4      Mr Ross then addressed the Committee. He said that over the last 18 months, Badger Badger had been operating as a workspace pub and café. It had been an active participant with the community, engaging with local residents, charities and council initiatives. Management ensured advanced notice was given for all proposed events welcoming any comments. He was able to provide evidence of the emails if required. 

3.5      Mr Ross said that many of those who had issues with the premises and with whom he engaged, were also welcome customers. He thanked all these customers whether or not they welcomed the application, for their support. Badger Badger had an excellent record for upholding their licensing responsibilities at night. One extra door team member above the mandatory number had been employed in order to help manage external noise created by a venue with a capacity of 250 patrons.

3.6      There had not been any representations from the regulatory authorities. Mr Ross believed that this was because the measures outlined were sufficient and would uphold the licensing objectives.

3.7      The main areas of concern expressed had been that of exterior noise if operating hours were extended. Mr Ross said that he was confident that noise had been kept down to reasonable levels during their current hours of operation and over the course of any Temporary Event Notices.

3.8      Badger Badger had observed and investigated night time activity outside its premises and discussed their findings with the Crime, Enforcement and Regulatory Officer. The conclusion was that the guidelines in the application would be sufficient to protect against excessive noise.

3.9      Badger Badger operated well below the ambient noise on Deptford High Street between the hours of midnight and 2.30am. Some neighbours had welcomed the application.

3.10    Mr Ross said that the High Street can be very noisy at the weekend evenings and their security team had been a positive influence on the area. As a late night venue they encouraged a conversation about their operating practices and how they could be augmented in order to keep within reasonable noise limits. He said that he intended to keep good lines of communications with neighbours and local resident groups.

3.11    Mr Ross said that he believed that Badger Badger had been a positive influence on the high  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27.