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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 application for a Premises Licence in respect of Aran’s Barbers, 38 High  Road, North Weald.

The three councillors that presided over this application were Councillors J Jennings (Chairman), L Mead and M Sartin.

The Chairman welcomed the applicant Enes Sanli and Susan De Luca representing North Weald Parish Council. The Chairman introduced the members and officers present and outlined the procedure that would be followed for the determination of the application.

(a)             Application before the Sub-Committee

The Licensing Compliance Officer, D Houghton introduced the application for a new premises licence at Aran’s Barbers, 38 High Road, North Weald, Epping, Essex CM16 6BU.

The application was for the following licensing activities:

The Sale by Retail of Alcohol (for consumption on the premises only):

Monday to Sunday 12.00 – 19:00 hrs

Opening Hours of the Premises

Monday to Sunday 12:00 – 19:00 hrs

The application stated this was for on and off sales but this had since been changed to on sales only.

The application had been received on the 1 December 2021 and the Operating Schedule set out the conditions that would be attached to the licence, if the application were to be granted.

The responsible authorities had received a copy of the application. It had been advertised at the premises, in a local newspaper and all residences and businesses within 150 metre radius of the premises had been individually consulted.

The authority had received three representations of objection, one from North Weald Parish Council and two from local residents. The objections related to the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm. A response had also been received from Essex Police with recommendations, that had been agreed by the applicant.

(b)       Presentation of the Applicant’s Case

The Applicant Mr Enes Sanli advised that he was the owner of Aran’s Barber Shop and stated that he would like to apply for an alcohol licence for Aran’s Barbers for on sales only as he would like to be able to offer his customers a drink whilst they were waiting to have their hair cut.

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

Councillor M Sartin stated that the business seemed to be only operating between 12 noon and 7pm and asked if that was correct.

Mr Sanli advised that the barbers opened at 9am until 4.30pm but if they were busy it would stay open until 5pm.

Councillor Sartin replied that on the application the opening hours were from 12 noon to 7pm which doesn’t tie in to what you are saying therefore could you clarify the opening times of the barber shop.

Mr Sanli confirmed that the opening hours of the barber shop were 9am until 4.30pm and he employed an agency to apply on his behalf and they have made a mistake.

The Licensing Compliance Officer confirmed the application that was being determined was for the opening and licensing hours from 12 noon to 7pm.

Councillor Sartin stated on that basis was Mr Sanli looking for an alcohol licence to run from 9am to 4.30pm.

Mr  ...  view the full minutes text for item 48.

To consider a variation to the existing premises licence at the Piya Kitchen, Epping.

The three councillors that presided over this application were Councillors J Jennings (Chairman), M Sartin and K Williamson.

The Chairman welcomed the applicants and asked if they would introduce themselves, there was David Tuit, Agent, Urmat Arslan, for Narts Food and Leisure Limited and Mahir Kilic, Agent. The Chairman introduced the members and officers present and outlined the procedure that would be followed for the determination of the application.

(a)             Application before the Sub-Committee

The Licensing Compliance Officer, D Houghton introduced the application for a variation of an existing premises licence which had been made by Narts Food and Leisure Ltd, 53 High Street, Stoke Newington, London N16 8EL on behalf of Mr Ozgur Arslan, the Premises Licence Holderfor a variation to the existing premises licence at the above premises. The authority received the application on 9 December 2021. The application sets out the varied licensing activities applied for and the times requested.

The applicant has requested to change and remove the conditions listed as below:

·        The rear garden area / rear courtyard area shall be cleared of all customers by 20.00 hours on any night; and

·        The outside area of raised decking at the front of the building shall not be used by customers for eating and drinking after 21.30 hours on any night.

And to replace it with:

·        The rear garden area / rear courtyard area shall be cleared of all customers by 22.00 hours on any night; and

·        The outside area of raised decking at the front of the building shall not be used by customers for eating and drinking after 22.00 hours on any night.

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 150 metre radius of the premises were individually consulted.

The Licensing Authority had received three representations, one from EFDC Environmental Health Noise Team, one from a local resident and one from a local business. The representations related to the prevention of public nuisance.

(b)       Presentation of the Applicant’s Case

Mr D Tuit advised that the application was fairly straightforward and sought to amend two conditions that were attached to the existing premises licence and relate to the hours of use of two separate external areas. Representations had been made by two persons and EFDC Environmental Health Services.

The premises was very much a local independent upmarket Turkish restaurant which was operated to a very high standard which has proved to be very popular since it first opened. It was a family run business in an increasingly competitive market. Mr Arslan took over the site in early 2020 and after a period of refurbishment opened in August 2020. The hospitality sector had been hit extremely hard by the pandemic and the periods of lock-down that were being imposed by the Government.

The application to vary the conditions was for the applicant to be able to undertake outdoor dining and socialising  ...  view the full minutes text for item 49.