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Environment & Regeneration Municipal Office, 222 Upper Street, London, N1 1XR Report of: Service Director, Public Protection Meeting of Date Agenda Item Ward(s) Licensing Sub-Committee 18 th December 2018 Bunhill Delete as appropriate Non-exempt Subject: PREMISES LICENCE VARIATION APPLICATION RE: CHALANA, COMMUNITY GARDENS, FINSBURY SQUARE, LONDON, EC2A 1HD 1. Synopsis 1.1 This is an application for the variation of a premise licence under the Licensing Act 2003. 1.2 The premises currently holds a licence allowing: The sale by retail of alcohol, on supplies only, Mondays to Saturdays from 10:00 until 23:00 and Sundays from 12:00 until 22:30; The provision of late night refreshment, Mondays to Saturdays from 23:00 until 23:30; and The playing of recorded music, Mondays to Sundays from 00:00 until 00:00 the following day. 1.3 The variation application is seeking to allow: The addition of off sales for all currently authorised hours i.e. Mondays to Saturdays from 10:00 until 23:00 and Sundays from 12:00 until 22:30; and The removal of all current premises licence conditions, to be replaced with those conditions as laid out within Annex A of the submitted application. These conditions can also be found at Appendix 4 of this report. t 1S LINGTON

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Environment & Regeneration

Municipal Office, 222 Upper Street, London, N1 1XR

Report of: Service Director, Public Protection

Meeting of

Date

Agenda Item

Ward(s)

Licensing Sub-Committee

18th December 2018

Bunhill

Delete as

appropriate

Non-exempt

Subject: PREMISES LICENCE VARIATION APPLICATION

RE: CHALANA, COMMUNITY GARDENS, FINSBURY SQUARE, LONDON, EC2A 1HD

1. Synopsis

1.1 This is an application for the variation of a premise licence under the Licensing Act 2003.

1.2 The premises currently holds a licence allowing:

The sale by retail of alcohol, on supplies only, Mondays to Saturdays from 10:00 until 23:00 and Sundays from 12:00 until 22:30;

The provision of late night refreshment, Mondays to Saturdays from 23:00 until 23:30; and

The playing of recorded music, Mondays to Sundays from 00:00 until 00:00 the following day.

1.3 The variation application is seeking to allow:

The addition of off sales for all currently authorised hours i.e. Mondays to Saturdays from 10:00 until 23:00 and Sundays from 12:00 until 22:30; and

The removal of all current premises licence conditions, to be replaced with those conditions as laid out within Annex A of the submitted application. These conditions can also be found at Appendix 4 of this report.

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2. Relevant Representations

Licensing Authority No

Metropolitan Police No: Conditions agreed

Noise No: Conditions agreed

Health and Safety No

Trading Standards No

Public Health No

Safeguarding Children No

London Fire Brigade No

Local residents Yes: One local resident

Other bodies No:

3. Background

3.1 Papers are attached as follows:-

Appendix 1: application form;

Appendix 2: representations;

Appendix 3: response sent to the outstanding representor; and

Appendix 4: suggested conditions and map of premises location.

3.2 The applicant, on receipt of the outstanding representation, produced a written response which was distributed to the interested party for their consideration. At time of writing the report no additional correspondence or feedback has been received.

4. Planning Implications

4.1 None

5 Recommendations

5.1 To determine the application for a new premises licence under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003.

5.2 These premises are located in the Bunhill Cumulative Impact Area therefore the Licensing

Committee will need to consider Licensing Policy 3, which states that there is a presumption of

refusal unless the Committee is satisfied that there will be no adverse cumulative impact on the

licensing objectives.

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5.3 If the Committee grants the application it should be subject to:

i. conditions prepared by the Licensing Officer which are consistent with the Operating Schedule (see appendix 4)

ii. any conditions deemed appropriate by the Committee to promote the four licensing

objectives.(see appendix 4)

6 Conclusion and reasons for recommendations

6.1 The Council is required to consider this application in the light of all relevant information, and if

approval is given, it may attach such conditions as appropriate to promote the licensing

objectives.

Background papers:

The Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy

Licensing Act 2003

Secretary of States Guidance

Final Report Clearance

Signed by

Service Director – Public Protection Date

Received by

Head of Scrutiny and Democratic Services Date

Report author: Licensing Service

Tel: 020 75027 3031

E-mail: [email protected]

Jan Hart

5 December 2018

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Application to vary a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Before completing this form please read the guidance notes at the end of the form. If you are

completing this form by hand please write legibly in block capitals. In all cases ensure that your

answers are inside the boxes and written in black ink. Use additional sheets if necessary.

You may wish to keep a copy of the completed form for your records.

We Chalana Limited

(Insert name(s) of applicant) being the premises licence holder, apply to vary a premises licence under section 34 of the

Licensing Act 2003 for the premises described in Part 1 below

Premises licence number

LN/3244-101017

Part 1 – Premises Details

Postal address of premises or, if none, ordnance survey map reference or description

CHALANA

CENTRAL BUILDING

FINSBURY SQUARE

Post town LONDON Postcode EC2A 1HD

Telephone number at premises (if any) (0)7788 277947

Non-domestic rateable value of premises £18000

Part 2 – Applicant details

Daytime contact

telephone number 02075805721

E-mail address (optional) [email protected]

Current postal address if

different from premises

address

Chalana Ltd,

49 Limeharbour

Post town London Postcode E14 9TS

Part 3 - Variation

Appendix 1

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Please tick as appropriate

Do you want the proposed variation to have effect as soon as possible? X Yes

No

If not, from what date do you want the variation to take effect? DD MM YYYY

Do you want the proposed variation to have effect in relation to the introduction of the late night

levy? (Please see guidance note 1) Yes X No

Please describe briefly the nature of the proposed variation (Please see guidance note

2)

The Proposed Variation is as follows:

To remove and replace all conditions on the existing premises licence with those set out in the

submitted Annex A

All hours are to remain the same as the current premises licence.

If your proposed variation would mean that 5,000 or more people

are expected to attend the premises at any one time, please state the

number expected to attend:

N/A

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Part 4 Operating Schedule

Please complete those parts of the Operating Schedule below which would be subject to change if

this application to vary is successful.

Provision of regulated entertainment (Please see guidance note

3)

Please tick all that

apply

a) plays (if ticking yes, fill in box A)

b) films (if ticking yes, fill in box B)

c) indoor sporting events (if ticking yes, fill in box C)

d) boxing or wrestling entertainment (if ticking yes, fill in box D)

e) live music (if ticking yes, fill in box E)

f) recorded music (if ticking yes, fill in box F)

g) performances of dance (if ticking yes, fill in box G)

h) anything of a similar description to that falling within (e), (f) or (g)

(if ticking yes, fill in box H)

Provision of late night refreshment (if ticking yes, fill in box I)

Supply of alcohol (if ticking yes, fill in box J)

In all cases complete boxes K, L and M

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A

Plays

Standard days and

timings (please read

guidance note 8)

Will the performance of a play take place

indoors or outdoors or both – please tick (please

read guidance note 4)

Indoors

Outdoors

Day Start Finish Both

Mon Please give further details here (please read guidance note 5)

Tue

Wed State any seasonal variations for performing plays (please read

guidance note 6)

Thur

Fri Non standard timings. Where you intend to use the premises for the

performance of plays at different times to those listed in the column

on the left, please list (please read guidance note 7)

Sat

Sun

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B

Films

Standard days and

timings (please read

guidance note 8)

Will the exhibition of films take place indoors

or outdoors or both – please tick (please read

guidance note 4)

Indoors

Outdoors

Day Start Finish Both

Mon Please give further details here (please read guidance note 5)

Tue

Wed State any seasonal variations for the exhibition of films (please read

guidance note 6)

Thur

Fri Non standard timings. Where you intend to use the premises for the

exhibition of films at different times to those listed in the column on

the left, please list (please read guidance note 7)

Sat

Sun

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C

Indoor sporting events

Standard days and

timings (please read

guidance note 8)

Please give further details (please read guidance note 5)

Day Start Finish

Mon

Tue State any seasonal variations for indoor sporting events (please read

guidance note 6)

Wed

Thur Non standard timings. Where you intend to use the premises for

indoor sporting events at different times to those listed in the

column on the left, please list (please read guidance note 7)

Fri

Sat

Sun

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D

Boxing or wrestling

entertainments

Standard days and

timings (please read

guidance note 8)

Will the boxing or wrestling entertainment take

place indoors or outdoors or both – please tick

(please read guidance note 4)

Indoors

Outdoors

Day Start Finish Both

Mon Please give further details here (please read guidance note 5)

Tue

Wed State any seasonal variations for boxing or wrestling entertainment

(please read guidance note 6)

Thur

Fri Non standard timings. Where you intend to use the premises for

boxing or wrestling entertainment at different times to those listed

in the column on the left, please list (please read guidance note 7)

Sat

Sun

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E

Live music

Standard days and

timings (please read

guidance note 8)

Will the performance of live music take place

indoors or outdoors or both – please tick (please

read guidance note 4)

Indoors

Outdoors

Day Start Finish Both

Mon Please give further details here (please read guidance note 5)

Tue

Wed State any seasonal variations for the performance of live music

(please read guidance note 6)

Thur

Fri Non standard timings. Where you intend to use the premises for the

performance of live music at different times to those listed in the

column on the left, please list (please read guidance note 7)

Sat

Sun

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F

Recorded music

Standard days and

timings (please read

guidance note 8)

Will the playing of recorded music take place

indoors or outdoors or both – please tick (please

read guidance note 4)

Indoors

Outdoors

Day Start Finish Both

Mon Please give further details here (please read guidance note 5)

.

Tue

Wed State any seasonal variations for the playing of recorded music

(please read guidance note 6)

Thur

Fri Non standard timings. Where you intend to use the premises for the

playing of recorded music at different times to those listed in the

column on the left, please list (please read guidance note 7)

Sat

Sun

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G

Performances of

dance

Standard days and

timings (please read

guidance note 8)

Will the performance of dance take place

indoors or outdoors or both – please tick

(please read guidance note 4)

Indoors

Outdoors

Day Start Finish Both

Mon Please give further details here (please read guidance note 5)

Tue

Wed State any seasonal variations for the performance of dance

(please read guidance note 6)

Thur

Fri Non standard timings. Where you intend to use the premises

for the performance of dance at different times to those listed in

the column on the left, please list (please read guidance note 7)

Sat

Sun

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H

Anything of a similar

description to that

falling within (e), (f) or

(g)

Standard days and

timings (please read

guidance note 8)

Please give a description of the type of entertainment you will be

providing

Day Start Finish Will this entertainment take place indoors or

outdoors or both – please tick (please read

guidance note 4)

Indoors

Mon Outdoors

Both

Tue Please give further details here (please read guidance note 5)

Wed

Thur State any seasonal variations for entertainment of a similar

description to that falling within (e), (f) or (g) (please read

guidance note 6)

Fri

Sat Non standard timings. Where you intend to use the premises

for the entertainment of a similar description to that falling

within (e), (f) or (g) at different times to those listed in the

column on the left, please list (please read guidance note 7)

Sun

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I

Late night

refreshment

Standard days and

timings (please read

guidance note 8)

Will the provision of late night refreshment

take place indoors or outdoors or both –

please tick (please read guidance note 4)

Indoors

Outdoors

Day Start Finish Both

Mon Please give further details here (please read guidance note 5)

P rovision of hot food provided during other periods of the

day.

Tue

Wed State any seasonal variations for the provision of late night

refreshment (please read guidance note 6)

Thur

Fri Non standard timings. Where you intend to use the premises

for the provision of late night refreshment at different times, to

those listed in the column on the left, please list (please read

guidance note 7) Sat

Sun

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J

Supply of alcohol

Standard days and

timings (please read

guidance note 8)

Will the supply of alcohol be for

consumption – please tick (please read

guidance note 9)

On the

premises

Off the

premises

Day Start Finish Both

Mon State any seasonal variations for the supply of alcohol (please

read guidance note 6)

Tue

Wed

Thur Non-standard timings. Where you intend to use the premises

for the supply of alcohol at different times to those listed in the

column on the left, please list (please read guidance note 7)

Fri

Sat

Sun

K

Please highlight any adult entertainment or services, activities, other entertainment or

matters ancillary to the use of the premises that may give rise to concern in respect of

children (please read guidance note 10).

NONE

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L

Hours premises are

open to the public

Standard days and

timings (please read

guidance note 8)

State any seasonal variations (please read guidance note 6)

Day Start Finish

Mon

Tue

Wed

Non standard timings. Where you intend the premises to be

open to the public at different times from those listed in the

column on the left, please list (please read guidance note 7)

Not Specified

No change to the current opening hours

Thur

Fri

Sat

Sun

Please identify those conditions currently imposed on the licence which you believe could be

removed as a consequence of the proposed variation you are seeking.

We propose to remove all current conditions and replace them with a new operating schedule

for the premises as set out in the attached Annex A

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Please tick as appropriate

I have enclosed the premises licence X

I have enclosed the relevant part of the premises licence

If you have not ticked one of these boxes, please fill in reasons for not including the licence or part

of it below

Reasons why I have not enclosed the premises licence or relevant part of premises licence.

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M Describe any additional steps you intend to take to promote the four licensing objectives as a

result of the proposed variation:

a) General – all four licensing objectives (b, c, d and e) (please read guidance note 11)

See attached Annex A

b) The prevention of crime and disorder

See attached Annex A

c) Public safety

See attached Annex A

d) The prevention of public nuisance

See attached Annex A

e) The protection of children from harm

See attached Annex A

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Checklist:

Please tick to indicate agreement

I have made or enclosed payment of the fee; or

I have not made or enclosed payment of the fee because this application has been

made in relation to the introduction of the late night levy.

X

I have sent copies of this application and the plan to responsible authorities and

others where applicable. ONLINE APPLICATION. LA TO SEND

I understand that I must now advertise my application. X

I have enclosed the premises licence or relevant part of it or explanation. X

I understand that if I do not comply with the above requirements my application will

be rejected. X

IT IS AN OFFENCE, UNDER SECTION 158 OF THE LICENSING ACT 2003, TO MAKE

A FALSE STATEMENT IN OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS APPLICATION. THOSE

WHO MAKE A FALSE STATEMENT MAY BE LIABLE ON SUMMARY CONVICTION

TO A FINE OF ANY AMOUNT.

Part 5 – Signatures (please read guidance note 12)

Signature of applicant (the current premises licence holder) or applicant’s solicitor or other

duly authorised agent (please read guidance note 13). If signing on behalf of the applicant,

please state in what capacity.

Signature

Date 12 October 2018

Capacity Joelson JD LLP Solicitors for and on behalf of the applicant

Where the premises licence is jointly held, signature of 2nd applicant (the current premises

licence holder) or 2nd applicant’s solicitor or other authorised agent (please read guidance

note 14). If signing on behalf of the applicant, please state in what capacity.

Signature

Date

Capacity

Contact name (where not previously given) and address for correspondence associated

with this application (please read guidance note 15)

Jonathan Beagle

Joelson JD LLP

30 Portland Place

Post town London Post code W1B 1LZ

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Telephone number (if any) 02075805721

If you would prefer us to correspond with you by e-mail, your e-mail address (optional)

[email protected]

Notes for Guidance

This application cannot be used to vary the licence so as to extend the period for which the

licence has effect or to vary substantially the premises to which it relates. If you wish to

make that type of change to the premises licence, you should make a new premises licence

application under section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003.

1. You do not have to pay a fee if the only purpose of the variation for which you are

applying is to avoid becoming liable for the late night levy

2. Describe the premises. For example, the type of premises, its general situation and layout

and any other information which could be relevant to the licensing objectives. Where

your application includes off-supplies of alcohol and you intend to provide a place of

consumption of these off-supplies of alcohol, you must include a description of where the

place will be and its proximity to the premises.

3. In terms of specific regulated entertainments please note that:

• Plays: no licence is required for performances between 08.00 and 23.00 on any

day, provided that the audience does not exceed 500.

• Films: no licence is required for ‘not-for-profit’ film exhibition held in

community premises between 08.00 and 23.00 on any day provided that the

audience does not exceed 500 and the organiser (a) gets consent to the screening

from a person who is responsible for the premises; and (b) ensures that each such

screening abides by age classification ratings.

• Indoor sporting events: no licence is required for performances between 08.00

and 23.00 on any day, provided that the audience does not exceed 1000.

• Boxing or Wrestling Entertainment: no licence is required for a contest,

exhibition or display of Greco-Roman wrestling, or freestyle wrestling between

08.00 and 23.00 on any day, provided that the audience does not exceed 1000.

Combined fighting sports – defined as a contest, exhibition or display which

combines boxing or wrestling with one or more martial arts – are licensable as a

boxing or wrestling entertainment rather than an indoor sporting event.

• Live music: no licence permission is required for:

o a performance of unamplified live music between 08.00 and 23.00 on

any day, on any premises.

o a performance of amplified live music between 08.00 and 23.00 on any

day on premises authorised to sell alcohol for consumption on those

premises, provided that the audience does not exceed 500.

o a performance of amplified live music between 08.00 and 23.00 on any

day, in a workplace that is not licensed to sell alcohol on those premises,

provided that the audience does not exceed 500.

o a performance of amplified live music between 08.00 and 23.00 on any

day, in a church hall, village hall, community hall, or other similar

community premises, that is not licensed by a premises licence to sell

alcohol, provided that (a) the audience does not exceed 500, and (b) the

organiser gets consent for the performance from a person who is

responsible for the premises.

o a performance of amplified live music between 08.00 and 23.00 on any

day, at the non-residential premises of (i) a local authority, or (ii) aschool, or (iii) a hospital, provided that (a) the audience does not exceed

500, and (b) the organiser gets consent for the performance on the

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relevant premises from: (i) the local authority concerned, or (ii) the

school or (iii) the health care provider for the hospital.

• Recorded Music: no licence permission is required for:

o any playing of recorded music between 08.00 and 23.00 on any day on

premises authorised to sell alcohol for consumption on those premises,

provided that the audience does not exceed 500.

o any playing of recorded music between 08.00 and 23.00 on any day, in a

church hall, village hall, community hall, or other similar community

premises, that is not licensed by a premises licence to sell alcohol,

provided that (a) the audience does not exceed 500, and (b) the organiser

gets consent for the performance from a person who is responsible for

the premises.

o any playing of recorded music between 08.00 and 23.00 on any day, at

the non-residential premises of (i) a local authority, or (ii) a school, or

(iii) a hospital, provided that (a) the audience does not exceed 500, and

(b) the organiser gets consent for the performance on the relevant

premises from: (i) the local authority concerned, or (ii) the school

proprietor or (iii) the health care provider for the hospital.

• Dance: no licence is required for performances between 08.00 and 23.00 on any

day, provided that the audience does not exceed 500. However, a performance

which amounts to adult entertainment remains licensable.

• Cross activity exemptions: no licence is required between 08.00 and 23.00 on

any day, with no limit on audience size for:

o any entertainment taking place on the premises of the local authority

where the entertainment is provided by or on behalf of the local

authority;

o any entertainment taking place on the hospital premises of the health

care provider where the entertainment is provided by or on behalf of the

health care provider;

o any entertainment taking place on the premises of the school where the

entertainment is provided by or on behalf of the school proprietor; and

o any entertainment (excluding films and a boxing or wrestling

entertainment) taking place at a travelling circus, provided that (a) it

takes place within a moveable structure that accommodates the audience,

and (b) that the travelling circus has not been located on the same site for

more than 28 consecutive days.

4. Where taking place in a building or other structure please tick as appropriate (indoors

may include a tent).

5. For example state type of activity to be authorised, if not already stated, and give relevant

further details, for example (but not exclusively) whether or not music will be amplified

or unamplified.

6. For example (but not exclusively), where the activity will occur on additional days during

the summer months.

7. For example (but not exclusively), where you wish the activity to go on longer on a

particular day e.g. Christmas Eve.

8. Please give timings in 24 hour clock (e.g. 16.00) and only give details for the days of the

week when you intend the premises to be used for the activity.

9. If you wish people to be able to consume alcohol on the premises, please tick ‘on the

premises’. If you wish people to be able to purchase alcohol to consume away from the

premises, please tick ‘off the premises’. If you wish people to be able to do both, please

tick ‘both’.

10. Please give information about anything intended to occur at the premises or ancillary to

the use of the premises which may give rise to concern in respect of children regardless ofwhether you intend children to have access to the premises, for example (but not

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exclusively) nudity or semi-nudity, films for restricted age groups or the presence of

gaming machines.

11. Please list here steps you will take to promote all four licensing objectives together.

12. The application form must be signed.

13. An applicant’s agent (for example solicitor) may sign the form on their behalf provided

that they have actual authority to do so.

14. Where there is more than one applicant, each of the applicants or their respective agents

must sign the application form.

15. This is the address which we shall use to correspond with you about this application.

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Annex A

• CCTV system shall be installed and maintained inside and outside the premisesincluding a CCTV unit which monitors the immediate vicinity of the premises. Allcameras shall continually record whilst the premises are open to the public and thevideo recordings shall be kept available for a minimum of 31 days with the timeand date stamping. Tape recordings shall be made available to an authorised officeror a police officer within 24 hours of any request.

• Regular checks shall be made of the outside areas.

• A challenge 25 proof of age scheme shall be operated at the premises. The onlyacceptable forms of identity will be those with photographic identification documentsrecognised in the Home Office guidance; including passports, photo-card drivinglicence or proof of age card bearing the PASS hologram.

• All alcohol to be consumed in the outside areas shall be served in polycarbonateor metal drinking vessels save for sparkling wines.

• No speakers shall be placed outside of the premises building.

• An incident log shall be kept at the premises and made available on request to anauthorised officer of the Council or the Police. It must be completed within 24hours of the incident and will record the following:

o all crimes reported to the venue

o all ejections of patrons

o any complaints received concerning crime and disorder

o any incidents of disorder

o all seizures of drugs or offensive weapons

o any faults in the CCTV system

o any refusal of the sale of alcohol

o any visit by a relevant authority or emergency service

• Substantial food shall be available during the whole of the permitted hours in allparts of the premises where intoxicating liquor is sold.

• When other licensable activities are taking place in the remainder of FinsburySquare Gardens, off-sales shall only be permitted in the area hatched green onthe plan or in sealed containers.

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• When other licensable activities are taking place in the remainder of FinsburySquare Gardens, the area hatched green on the plan shall be demarcated by wayof a barrier, stanchion, tape or by any other appropriate means.

• A minimum of 1 SIA door supervisor to be on duty from 18:00 on Thursdays andFridays and to remain present until all patrons have left the premises.

• When off-sales are permitted outside of the area hatched green on the plan, anextra 1 SIA door supervisor will be on duty between 18:00 and 22:00 onThursdays and Fridays to patrol Finsbury Square Gardens.

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Whitton, Daniel

From:Sent: 08 November 2018 13:18To: LicensingSubject: WK/180034244

To whom it may concern I write further to your letter dated 15 October 2018 with reference WK/180034244. I understand that the primary purpose of the licence variation is to authorise alcohol consumption away from the confines of the venue. Whilst I appreciate that the measures will be put in place to control and manage this, having reviewed these conditions, I am concerned about the impact of this change on the local area. In particular, I’m concerned that permitted alcohol consumption in the wider area will lead to increased public nuisance, literring and even the possibility of crime. This would be highly disruptive to residents and other users of Finsbury Square, and detrimental to the character of the area as a whole. For the reasons outlined above, I object to this variation and would ask that you take this into consideration when reviewing this application.  Yours sincerely 

Appendix 2

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Appendix 3Joelson

21 November 201 8

Our Ref: NMM.JPB.C00658-0001

BY EMAIL ONLY

Dear

RE: Licensing Application, Chalana, Finsbury Square Gardens (the 'Premises'), WK/180034244

We act for Chalana Limited and write further to your representation in respect of the Premises. By way of background, the Premises has been trading throughout the summer. The only reason that an application to vary the premises licence has been made is to update the conditions to better reflect the current style of operation. No change is being sought to the hours of operation. These new conditions include putting in place measures to ensure that the green is kept free from litter and having door supervisors on hand during busy periods to prevent public nuisance and the prevention of crime.

Whilst we appreciate the time taken to raise your concerns with the Council, the Premises wish to be good neighbours and interact positively with the local com~unity. As such, and given that you are the only resident who has objected to the application, we would be happy to meet for a coffee at a time convenient for you in order to discuss your concerns, and to see if anything can be done in order to alleviate them.

If you are not available, we look forward to meeting you at the Licensing Sub-Committee hearing on the 18 December 2018 at 6:30pm. If you would like to meet or have any other queries, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Niall McCann of this office.

Yours faithfully,

/, D~Sol\ JOELSON

30 Portland Place London Wl B 1 LZ

T +44 (0) 20 7580 5721 F +44 [0) 20 7580 2251

DX 83301 West End 2

[email protected] joelsonlaw.com

Joelson is the trading name of Joelson JD UP, a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales Reg No. OC343770 at the above address . Authorised and Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority No. 509649. The word 'partner' is used lo refer to a •member of the LLP. A list of members is available at the above address.

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Suggested conditions of approval consistent with the operating schedule

1. Regular checks shall be made of the outside areas.

2. A challenge 25 proof of age scheme shall be operated at the premises. The only acceptable forms of

identity will be those with photographic identification documents recognised in the Home Office

guidance; including passports, photo-card driving licence or proof of age card bearing the PASS

hologram.

3. All alcohol to be consumed in the outside areas shall be served in polycarbonate or metal drinking

vessels save for sparkling wines.

4. No speakers shall be placed outside of the premises building.

5. An incident log shall be kept at the premises and made available on request to an authorised officer of

the Council or the Police. It must be completed within 24 hours of the incident and will record the

following:

a. all crimes reported to the venue

b. all ejections of patrons

c. any complaints received concerning crime and disorder

d. any incidents of disorder

e. all seizures of drugs or offensive weapons

f. any faults in the CCTV system

g. any refusal of the sale of alcohol

h. any visit by a relevant authority or emergency service

6. Substantial food shall be available during the whole of the permitted hours in all parts of the premises

where intoxicating liquor is sold.

7. When other licensable activities are taking place in the remainder of Finsbury Square Gardens, off-

sales shall only be permitted in the area hatched green on the plan or in sealed containers.

8. When other licensable activities are taking place in the remainder of Finsbury Square Gardens, the

area hatched green on the plan shall be demarcated by way of a barrier, stanchion, tape or by any

other appropriate means.

9. A minimum of 1 SIA door supervisor to be on duty from 18:00 on Thursdays and Fridays and to remain

present until all patrons have left the premises.

10. When off-sales are permitted outside of the area hatched green on the plan, an extra 1 SIA door

supervisor will be on duty between 18:00 and 22:00 on Thursdays and Fridays to patrol Finsbury

Square Gardens.

Conditions agreed with the Metropolitan Police

11. CCTV shall be installed, operated, and maintained, to function all times that the premises is open for

licensable activities. Said CCTV will comply with the following criteria:

a. The licensee will ensure that the system is checked every two weeks to ensure that the system

is working properly and that the date and time are correct;

b. A record of these checks, showing the date and name of the person checking, will be kept and

made available to the police or other authorised officer on request;

Appendix 4

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c. The Police will be informed if the system will not be operating for longer than one day of

business for any reason;

d. One camera will show a close-up of the entrance to the premises, to capture a clear, full length

image of anyone entering;

e. The system will provide full coverage of the interior of the premises and any exterior part of the

premises accessible to the public;

f. The system will record in real time and recordings will be date and time stamped; and

g. Recordings will be kept for a minimum of 31 days and downloaded footage will be provided free

of charge to the police or other authorised officers on request (subject to the Data Protection

Act 1998) within 24 hours of any request.

Conditions agreed with the Council’s Noise Service

12. In the event of a noise/nuisance complaint substantiated by an authorised officer, the licensee shall

take appropriate measures in order to prevent recurrence.

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