Agenda and draft minutes

RESOLVED that Councillor Emma Whysall be appointed Chair for this Licensing Sub-Committee meeting.

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The Chair explained the procedure that would be followed at the meeting.

The Sub-Committee considered an application for a Variation of a Premises Licence made under section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003 for Bank Food & Drink, 75 The Broadway, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3BX.

RESOLVED that the parties be excluded from the meeting, together with the press and public, in accordance with Regulation 14(2) of the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings and Regulations 2005).

Prior to exclusion, parties were notified that the decision of the Sub-Committee would be announced within five working days.

The Sub-Committee deliberated in private session, accompanied by the Officer from Harrow and Barnet Public Law (HBPL), the Governance Manager, and the Overview and Scrutiny Manager.

NOTIFICATION OF DECISION FOLLOWING A LICENSING PANEL HEARING TO DETERMINE AN APPLICATION FOR THE VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE UNDER SECTION 34 OF THE LICENSING ACT 2003

PREMISES: BANK FOOD & DRINK, 75 THE BROADWAY, LONDON, NW7 3BX (“the Premises”)

APPLICANT: ARMANDO LUSHA

TAKE NOTICE THAT ON 10 APRIL 2024

The Sub-Committee convened to determine an application for the variation of a premises licence under s.34 of the Licensing Act 2003.

BARNET COUNCIL, as the Licensing Authority for the Premises RESOLVED that:

the application to vary a premises licence for Bank Food & Drink, 75 The Broadway, London, NW7 3BX is GRANTED subject to the modifications and conditions stated below. 

REASONS:

The Sub-Committee has considered an application for the variation of a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003 for the Premises known as Bank Food & Drink, 75 The Broadway, London, NW7 3BX.

The current premises licence already permits the supply of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises between the hours of 10:00 to 23:30 Monday to Sunday as well as other licensing activities as summarised at Annex 1 of the Agenda documents.

The application sought to extend current licensable hours and add additional licensable activities as follows:

(1)  Supply of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday: 10:00 to 00:00.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 10:00 to 01:00.

(2)  Playing recorded music, live music and anything of a similar description (indoors):

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday: 10:00 to 00:00.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 23:00 to 02:00.

A copy of the existing licence and existing licence conditions was attached at Annex 1 (pages 17-23). The Premises are situated in an area of mixed commercial and residential properties. 

The hearing was held as an in-person meeting. The Sub-Committee consisted of three members. All members of the Sub-Committee were in attendance throughout the hearing, and during deliberation which took place separately in a closed session. 

Following the consultation process, the Licensing Authority received two valid representations. One is from the Scientific Services Team for the Council as Responsible Authority, who argue that the application should be refused but if not, then specific conditions should be added to the licence. The objections are based on the prevention of public nuisance, namely that the Responsible Authority considers that the noise generated from the Premises by failing to install noise reducing equipment and its customers, including when they depart the Premises at the end of licensing hours or otherwise loiter around outside, would be excessive and cause too much disruption to residents within the locality.

The second representation was received from a local resident. This objection is based on the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance, the protection of children from harm and public safety. The objector’s objection is based on the noise nuisance and alleged anti-social behaviour caused by customers of the Premises and which says that complaints to the Council have been made. It is also alleged that there have been ongoing breaches  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

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