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).

Please could I also remind Members of the Public who have registered to speak that they will be admitted to the meeting at the appropriate time.

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 procedure for the conduct of business for this virtual meeting.

To consider the attached report.

The three Councillors that presided over this application were Councillors J Jennings, I Hadley, and R Morgan.

The Chairman introduced the Members and Officers present and outlined the procedure that would be followed for the determination of the application.

In attendance were the objectors Mrs B Kenyon, Mr L Kavanagh and Mr I Boscoe. The ward Councillor, Cllr Simon Heap and Essex Police representative Ronan McManus.

(a)        Application before the Sub-Committee

The Licensing Officer, P Jones, informed the Sub-Committee that an application had been made by NatassiaKourousi for a new premises licence at 6 Bradwell Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 6BY.

The application was for the licensable activity of Sale of Alcohol for consumption off the premises, Monday to Sunday 07:00 – 22:00. The premises would not be open to members of the public.

The application was received on 7 May 2021. The operating schedule set out the conditions which would be attached to the licence, if this application was to be granted. 

All Responsible Authorities had been notified, it had been properly advertised at the premises and in a local newspaper. All residences and businesses within a 150 metre radius of the premises were individually consulted.

The authority had received one representation from Buckhurst Hill Parish Council and five representations from residents and businesses in the area, the objections related to all four licensing objections.

There had been no comments from Community Resilience, Environmental Health, Planning, and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. Essex Police had agreed conditions with the applicant.

(b)       Presentation of the Application

The applicant was not present at the meeting.

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

The Sub-Committee sought clarity on aspects of the application from P Jones. who advised the Committee that he would only be able to give clarity on the detail included in the application.  This was an on-line business, he been advised that all orders and deliveries be fulfilled by the applicant and no third party deliveries would be used. This was a hobby that would be carried out around a full time job.  Advice could not be given on volumes or future projections.

(d)       Questions for the Applicant from the Objector

The applicant was not present at the hearing.

(e)        Presentation from the Objector

Mrs Kenyon advised the residents were not aware that this was for the sale of hampers, and she would withdraw her objection if this was for the sale of hampers only.

Mr Kavanagh and Mr Boscoe, had technical issues that resulted in them not being able to hear the proceeding. The Committee could hear the objectors who represented Mrs Kavanagh, and their objections were presented to the panel. Mr Kavanagh advised the panel that the license would increase congestion in the residential close, that this could set a precedent of having a business in a residential area and that people could turn up drunk to collect alcohol from the premises.  Mr Boscoe advised that the was a school nearby and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 11.

To consider the attached report.

The three Councillors that presided over this application were Councillors J Jennings, I Hadley and R Morgan.

The Chairman introduced the Members and Officers present and outlined the procedure that would be followed for the determination of the application. In attendance was the applicant Mr Ritchie.

(a)        Application before the Sub-Committee

The Licensing Officer, D Houghton, informed the Sub-Committee that an application had been made by John Ritchie, for a new premises licence for Pitch 1, North Weald Market, North Weald Airfield Merlin Way, North Weald Bassett, Epping, Essex, CM16 6HR

The application was for the licensable activity of sale by retail of alcohol off the premises only:

Saturday:                                08:00 – 16:00

Bank Holiday Mondays:          08.00 – 16.00

Opening Times of the premises

Saturday                                 08.00 – 16.00

Bank Holiday Mondays           09.00 – 15.00

The application was received on 1 May 2021. The operating schedule set out the conditions which would be attached to the licence, if this application was to be granted.  

All Responsible Authorities had been notified, it had been properly advertised at the premises and in a local newspaper. All residences and businesses within a 150 metre radius of the premises were individually consulted.

The authority had received one representation from North Weald Parish Council, the objections related to the protection of children from harm.

There was a response from Public Health, Essex Fire and Rescue, Essex Police, and Planning, none of which had any comments or representations  to make.

(b)       Presentation of the Application

The applicant detailed customers for his stall that sold basic groceries had requested that he sell wine and beer through the lockdown. There had been a number of Temporary Events Notices (TENS) in place and this application would formalise the position.

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

The Sub-Committee sought clarity on what alcohol would be sold, confirmation that the alcohol would not be drunk on site and sales would be to over 18 year olds,  and the applicants view on the appropriateness of the site to sell alcohol.

Mr Rictchie advised that he would sell only wine and beer, there were no other stalls selling alcohol, the market had their own security that would ensure there was no drinking on the site. The Challenge 25 scheme would be in operation and additional posters advising items should not be opened and consumed on the marker could be displayed. He suggested that the location was a family based market and that it was unusual to see group of youths alone due to the location, so this was an appropriate place to sell alcohol.

(d)       Questions for the Applicant from the Objector

No objectors were present at the meeting

(e)        Presentation from the Objector

No objectors were present at the meeting

(f)        Closing Statement from the Applicant

Mr Ritchie advised they were a responsible stall and they would not risk their reputation by offering under-age sales.

(g)       Consideration of the Application by the Sub-Committee

The Chairman advised that the Sub-Committee would  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.