Agenda and minutes

(Director of Governance) To declare interests in any item on this agenda.

There were no declarations of interest pursuant to the Council’s Member Code of Conduct.

The Sub-Committee noted the agreed procedure for the conduct of business.

(Director of Neighbourhoods) To consider the attached report.

The three Councillors that presided over this item were Councillor B Surtees (Chairman), C P Pond and K Chana.

The Chairman introduced the Members and Officers present and outlined the procedure that would be followed for the determination of the application. In attendance on behalf of the application was Mrs I Alldis, the applicant, Mr W Alldis the premises supervisor and his partner. Also in attendance objecting to the application were Mr A Peck and Mr A Whitehead.

(a)        The Application before the Sub-Committee

The Licensing Compliance Officer, N Clark introduced the application to the Sub-Committee. The application for a New Premises Licence had been made By Mrs I Alldis for a New Premises Licence at The Cart Shed Restaurant and Farm Shop, Weald Place, 9 Duck Lane, Thornwood, Epping, Essex CM16 6NE, as set out below:

In the restaurant:

(i)            The sale of alcohol Tuesday to Saturday 18:00 to 24:00, Sunday 12:30 to 24:00 for both on and off sales.

(ii)           Late night refreshment: Tuesday to Sunday 23:00 to 24:00.

(iii)          Live music: Tuesday to Saturday 19:00 to 23:00, Sunday 12:00 to 23:00.

The Farm Shop:

(i)            The sale of alcohol Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 17:00

(ii)           The application was received on 3 May 2017

All responsible authorities had been notified and the Licensing Authority had received six representations from local residents. Essex Police and Essex County Fire & Rescue Service made no representations.

(b)       Presentation of the Applicant’s Case

The premises supervisor Mr Alldis advised the Sub-Committee that the Farm was a family business and his family had owned the farm since 1920.

Restaurant

Mr Alldis stated that the restaurant had been open for approximately 18 months and customers were able to bring their own alcohol to which the restaurant had no control over how much they drank. As this was proving to be a popular and successful business the family had decided that it would be more prudent to regularise the alcohol intake if they were to obtain a license to sell alcohol. The music played in the restaurant was mostly background music from a radio but occasionally they would like to have live jazz music. Mr Alldis stated that they would never entertain putting on a festival or concert.

Mr Alldis advised that they would however like to consider hosting weddings in a marquee in the grounds up to 12 times a year. These wedding events may include a band but all amplified music would stop at 23.00 hours.

Farm Shop

Mr Alldis advised that the farm produced home made sloe gin and liquors which they would like to sell in the shop.

(c)        Questions for the Applicant from the Sub-Committee

Councillor Surtees asked if they had live or recorded music at the restaurant and was it relayed outside. Mr Alldis advised that it was recorded background music from a radio and it was not relayed outside of the building.

Councillor Pond asked how many people would the restaurant seat. She was advised that it  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

(Director of Neighbourhoods) To consider the attached report.

The three Councillors that presided over this item were Councillor B Surtees (Chairman), C P Pond and B Rolfe.

The Chairman introduced the Members and Officers present and outlined the procedure that would be followed for the determination of the application. In attendance on behalf of the application were: Mr I Tas, the owner of Vivaldi Restaurant/Café, a business colleague, and Ms Etee representing the owner. In attendance and objecting to the application was Mr A Kite.

(a)        The Application before the Sub-Committee

The Licensing Compliance Officer, H Ibrahim introduced the application to the Sub-Committee. The application for a New Premises Licence had been made by Mr I Tas for Vivaldi, 236 High Street, Loughton, IG10 1RB, for the supply of alcohol from 9am to 11pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 12am Friday and Saturday and 9am to 11pm Sunday. The authority had received the application on the 10^th May 2017.

All responsible authorities had been notified and the Licensing Authority had received four representations one from the Town Council, one from Councillor J Jennings and two from local residents. Essex Police, Essex County Fire & Rescue Service and EFDC Environment and Neighbourhoods made no representations.

(b)       Presentation of the Applicant’s Case

The applicant’s representative Ms Etee advised the Sub-Committee that following the representations submitted to the Sub-Committee the owner Mr Irfan had agreed for the licensing hours of business to be reduced to Monday to Sunday 9am to 11pm and that the premises would close at 11.30pm.

(c)        Questions for the Applicant from the Sub-Committee

Councillor Pond asked the applicant to clarify at what time would the sale of alcohol finish each day. She was advised that the applicant had agreed to stop the sale of alcohol at 11pm and close at 11.30pm from Monday to Sunday.

Councillor Surtees asked how many people would the restaurant seat. He was advise that it would seat approximately 50- 60 customers seated inside and on the terrace outside.

Councillor Surtees asked how many staff would be on duty each day. He was advised that there would be 7-8 staff on duty each day.

(d)       Questions for the Applicant from the Objector

Mr Kite asked the applicant if there would be live music playing on the premises. Ms Etee consulted with the applicant and answered that there would be no live music.

(e)        Presentation of the Objector’s Case

Mr Kite advised the Committee that he was speaking on behalf of a number of local residents and their main concerns were late drinking and live music which would be disturbing and cause a public nuisance. He was satisfied with the applicants response that there would be no live music and that the applicant had agreed to alter the licensing and opening times of the restaurant/café.

(f)        Questions for the Objector from the Sub-Committee

The Sub-Committee had no questions for the Objector.

(g)       Questions for the Objector from the Applicant

The Applicant had no questions for the Objector.

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