Agenda item

To note the minutes of the Licensing (Hearing) Sub Committee held on 27 November 2014.

The Committee received the minutes of the Licensing (Hearing) Sub Committee regarding Sammie’s Bar Ltd. held on 27 November 2014.

In response to a Member’s question, the Comptroller and City Solicitor advised that there was no case law regarding whether a premises licence application for on-sales only prevented patrons from purchasing beverages to be consumed directly outside the premises. He added that he had consulted with an expert QC who supported the view that on sales meant on the premises only.

The Chairman of this Licensing (Hearing) Sub Committee noted that the lack of case-law and the likelihood of appeal from the applicant were both taken into account during the Panel’s decision, in line with the Sub Committee’s usual practices. Members also noted that this application was assessed as an individual case; the City of London Corporation chose not to implement a cumulative impact policy as one was not appropriate for this area.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the Licensing (Hearing) Sub Committee held on 27 November 2014 be noted.