Agenda item

The licensing officer presented his case.

The applicant presented to the sub-committee.  Members had questions for the applicant. 

Local residents and objectors presented to the sub-committee.  Members had questions for the local residents. 

All parties were given 5 minutes to sum up.

RESOLVED: 

That the application by Rubel Ahmed for a premises licence in respect of the premises known as Ivory Arch, 80 – 82 Walworth Rd, London, SE1 6SW be refused.

The reasons for this decision are as follows.

Having heard representations from the applicant and his legal representative, the police, the Environment Protection Team, local businesses and the local residents, we are of the view that no conditions would satisfactorily address the licensing objectives, particularly the prevention of crime and disorder and public nuisance, taking into account that Mr Uddin is the premises owner and could still be involved in the day to day operation of the premises.  We have also considered previous history of the premises and previous incidents of serious crime and disorder and public nuisance.

The Council expects that all terms, conditions and restriction of the premises licence will be complied with at all times that the premises are used under the licence. The failure to comply with terms, conditions and restrictions of the premises of the premises licence is a matter to which the Licensing Sub-Committee may have regard in the event that any request is made for the review of the licence.

Appeal Rights

The applicant may appeal against any decision to modify the conditions of the licence; and

Any person who made relevant representations in relation to the application who desire to contend that

a)  That variation ought not to have been made; or

b)  That, when varying the licence, the Licensing Authority ought not to have modified the conditions of the licence, or ought to have modified them in a different way,

may appeal against the decision

Any appeal must be made to the magistrate court for the petty sessions area in which the premises are situated. Any appeal must be commenced by notice of appeal given by the appellant to the justices’ chief executive for the magistrates court within the period of 21 days beginning with the day on which the appellant was notified by the licensing authority of the decision appealed against.