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Application for a grant of a premises licence - JK Drinks, 50 Marine Parade, SS1 2EN PDF 134 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: The sub-committee received a report of the Executive Director (Environment & Place) concerning an application by 24 Hours Soft Drinks Supply Ltd. for the grant of a premises licence at JK Drinks, 50 Marine Parade, SS1 2EN.
The application was presented by Mr Duncan Craig (Barrister), the applicant’s representative. Mr Jasvinder Kumar, the Designated Premises Supervisor and owner of the premises, together with his partner and co-owner, were in attendance at the hearing and gave evidence.
The sub-committee noted that no letters of objection to this application had been received from any of the Responsible Authorities, save for from Essex Police, but this was withdrawn prior to the hearing due to additional and amended conditions being agreed during the consultation period, should the application be granted. These conditions were set out in Appendix 2 to the submitted report of the Council’s Executive Director (Environment and Place).
Six (6) representations had, however, been received from local residents and businesses, objecting to the application. Copies of their written representation were provided to the sub-committee in advance of the hearing. One of the objectors, namely Kessi Rose, attended the hearing and gave evidence.
The representations received essentially related to the licensing objectives of the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety and the prevention of public nuisance. In particular, the concerns related to the number of premises in the area currently selling alcohol and included the potential for increased public nuisance, safety and noise; encouraging more drinking in a no drinking zone; increased crime and disorder associated with drinking in the area, where families with children often frequented; the lack of public conveniences in the area including the potential disturbance caused by more vehicles in the street; more broken glass and bottles in the street; the concerns that the granting of this application would escalate the problems currently experienced; and the need for security staff to support those provided by other premises in the area.
In response to questions from the sub-committee, the applicant’s representative accepted two additional conditions to the licence should the application be granted. These were as follows:
• The requirement of a sign being clearly displayed at the exit of the premises with appropriate wording informing patrons that the premises were located with Drinking Control Zone; and
• The requirement of the CCTV camera covering the point of sale to be at face level.
The applicant also explained that persons wearing hoodies and refusing to lower their hoods would not be permitted in the premises.
The sub-committee carefully considered all the evidence submitted in writing and orally at the meeting. It listened to all the evidence and submissions and read all the documents. It had regard to the Statutory Guidance Notes and Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy. It considered the four licensing objectives namely the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm. Each contested application is decided on its merits.
The sub-committee was mindful that the ... view the full minutes text for item 3. |