Agenda and minutes

Councillor Angelo Weekes welcomed everyone to the meeting and officers and members introduced themselves.  The procedure for the conduct of the meeting was outlined.

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The order of business would be as the agenda.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 25 July 2024 be confirmed as an accurate record of proceedings and the Chair be authorised to sign them.

The licensing officer reported that no further information had been circulated.

The applicant’s representative stated that the applicant was not available to come to the hearing as he was in Spain. He stated that he had responded to the interested parties who thought that the premises would be an off licence but had advised that this would be a storage unit. Sales were by Amazon and deliveries were made by DHL and other certified delivery drivers.  They had received no response from the interested parties. He had addressed all their main concerns in the letter. The police and the noise team had withdrawn their representations following conditions being agreed such as the addition of CCTV. He considered that all issues had been addressed and that the application should be granted. His client had spent money on the business and hoped to carry it on over many years.

In response to questions, the applicant’s representative stated that the business was online and mainly sold high end red wine.  Sales were through Amazon and would be sent to supermarkets and also directly to customers. Challenge 25 was adhered to and drivers also were trained. There would not be a large volume but there might be a few cases to the supermarket or individuals a few bottles.  The unit was not yet open. Vans would be used the majority of the time but pallets were not used. The delivery and management plan would be lodged with the Licensing Authority and this was a proposed condition. There would be no outside advertising. For security purposes there was an internal lobby, there would be CCTV and a security alarm. There would be two staff at all times. The quantity and frequency of deliveries could be considered in the management plan and could be minimised. The applicant’s representative stated that he was sure that the applicant would agree to an end time of 9pm and it was up to the Sub-Committee. He stated that delivery drivers would be in and away quickly to prevent public nuisance.  Staff would instruct them where to pick up and be waiting for delivery drivers to ensure there was a minimum disturbance.

In summary, the applicant’s representative stated that he had dealt with the main objections and would meet all conditions proposed. The management plan would need to be produced before the premises could be used. The two resident objectors had not written back in response. The noise and police team had withdrawn.  The applicant was a good businessman and he would make sure he complied with the law and conditions.

RESOLVED

1)      That the application for a new premises licence, in respect of Bodegare, 11 Hercules Street, N7 6AT be granted to allow the sale of alcohol, for consumption off the premises Mondays to Saturdays from 8am to 9pm and on Sundays from 8am to 8pm.

2)      That conditions detailed on pages 40 to 42 of the agenda be applied to the licence with the following amended conditions.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 122.