Agenda and minutes

1. This virtual meeting is to be webcast. Members are reminded of the need to unmute before speaking.

2. The Chairman will read the following announcement:

“I would like to remind everyone present that this meeting will be broadcast live to the internet (or filmed) and will be capable of repeated viewing (or another use by such third parties).

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Please also be aware that if technical difficulties interrupt the meeting that cannot be overcome, I may need to adjourn the meeting.”

The Chairman made a short address to remind everyone present that the virtual meeting would be broadcast live to the internet and would be capable of repeated viewing, which could infringe their human and data protection rights.

To declare interests in any item on this agenda.

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

Please find attached the revised procedures for holding and attending a virtual meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee.

The Sub-Committee noted the procedure for the conduct of business for this virtual meeting.

To note the adopted procedure for the conduct of business by the Sub-Committee.

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

To consider the attached report for a new time limited Premises Licence at the Play House and Essex Roof Garden in Epping to be licensed to be open from Monday to Thursday 11:00 – 22:00 hrs and Friday to Saturday 11:30 – 03:00 hrs.

The three Councillors that presided over this application were Councillor C P Pond (Chairman), Councillor R Morgan and Councillor S Heather.

The Chairman introduced the Members and Officers present and outlined the procedure that would be followed for the determination of the time limited new premises application. The Chairman welcomed the participants and requested that they introduce themselves to the Sub-Committee. In attendance on behalf of the applicant was James Hoffelner (Complete Licensing), Robert Sutherland (Complete Licensing), Richard Bunch (Complete Licensing), Richard Vivian (Big Sky Acoustics Ltd), Tony Nash (Shield Associates), Paul Nelson (Sadlers Taxi Group), Lee Cummings (Tier One Contracts), Darren Bowers (Platinum Security), Frankie Major (supporting statement), Tracy Thomas (supporting statement), Stewart Bowles (supporting statement) and Paul Coe (supporting statement). In attendance for Epping Forest District Council was Dr Ashley Bowes, Barrister. Objectors to the application attending were Ronan McManus, Essex Police and Councillor Holly Whitbread, Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common Ward.

(a)        Application before the Sub-Committee

The Licensing Manager, K Tuckey informed the Sub-Committee that an application had been made by CK Entertainments Limited, Play House and Essex Roof Garden, 195-199 Cottis Lane. Epping CM16 4BL for a new time limited premises licence until 01 January 2021 at 195-199 Cottis Lane. Epping CM16 4BL. The application was received on the 3 July 2020.

The application was for the following licensing activities:

The Provision of Live Music

Monday to Thursday 11.00 – 22.00, Friday to Saturday 11.30 – 03.00

The Provision of Recorded Music                

Monday to Thursday 11.00 – 22.00 Friday to Saturday 11.00 – 03.00

The Performance of Dance

Monday to Thursday 11.00 – 22.00 Friday to Saturday 11.00 – 03.00

Anything of a similar description to that of above

Monday to Thursday 11.00 – 22.00 Friday to Saturday 11.00 – 03.00

Late Night Refreshment

Friday to Saturday 23.00 – 03.00

The Sale by Retail of Alcohol

Monday to Thursday 11.00 – 22.00 Friday to Saturday 11.00 – 03.00

On and Off the premises

Opening Hours of the Premises

Monday to Thursday 11.00 – 22.30 Friday to Saturday 11.00 – 03.30

All licensable activities should be extended from the end of permitted hours on New Year’s Eve to the start of the permitted hours on New Year’s Day

An additional hour to the standard and non-standard times on the day when British Summertime commences.

The Responsible Authorities had all received a copy of the application, it was also advertised at the premises and in a local newspaper.

All residences and businesses within a 150 meter radius of the premises were individually consulted.

Whenconsidering an application for a licence the licensing authority musthave regard to the steps that are appropriate to promote the licensing objectives.

These were:

(a)                 the prevention of crime and disorder;

(b)                 public safety;

(c)                  the prevention of public nuisance; and

(d)                 the protection of children from harm.

It must also have regard to its Statement of Licensing Policy and any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.

The authority had received  ...  view the full minutes text for item 26.