Licensing

Introduction by the Regulatory Services/Licensing Officer The Council’s Regulatory Services/ Licensing Officer will introduce the report and will outline the matter before the Sub- Committee, giving any relevant background information. The Sub - Committee may ask questions of the officer. Responsible Authorities (if present) Responsible Authorities will be invited to address the Sub- Committee and will be allowed sufficient time. The Sub -Committee may ask questions of the Responsible Authorities. The Applicant / Licence Holder The Applicant, licence holder or the person representing him/her will be invited to address the Sub-Committee. They will be allowed sufficient time to present his/her case. The Sub- Committee may ask questions. Other Parties (residents etc…) Other parties will be invited to address the Sub - Committee. Where there are a number of parties making similar representations the Chairman will expect the parties to nominate a spokesperson to make the representations and all will be allowed sufficient time. The Sub -Committee may ask questions of the Other Parties. DISCUSSION LED BY THE SUB-COMMITTEE The Chairman will lead the discussion. This will be a chance for all parties to provide comments on any submissions that have been made to the Sub-Committee. Closing remarks from each party The Chairman will invite the Responsible Authorities and Other Parties to make brief closing remarks on the application. The Applicant / licence holder makes the final closing remarks. Sub-Committee deliberates The Sub-Committee will remain in the room to deliberate and make their decision, with only the Legal Advisor and the Clerk to the Sub- Committee remaining. All others present will be asked to leave the room. If the meeting is being broadcast, any filming will be stopped for this part. Chairman announces the decision Parties may return to the room when invited to do so and the Chairman will announce the decision. The Chairman will remind the Applicant / licence holder that the decision will be sent to them in writing. There can be no further questions or statements. Order of proceedings – applications The Chairman of the Sub-Committee will open the hearing by introducing the Councillors, explaining the purpose of the proceedings and the general procedure. The Chairman will then check that there are no additions or alterations to the list of those appearing at the hearing.

Licensing Sub-Committee meeting – 24 April 2025 Part 1 - Public Application for the variation of a Premises Licence: Prince of Wales, 1 Harlington Road, Hillingdon, UB8 3HX Committee Licensing Sub-Committee Officer Contact Licensing Officer – Lois King - 01895 277067 Papers with report Appendix 1 - Application to vary a Premises Licence Appendix 2 - Operating schedule to accompany the application Appendix 3 - Current premises licence Appendix 4 - Representations from Interested Parties Appendix 5 - Photos, plans & maps Appendix 6 - Dispersal Policy – Prince of Wales Appendix 7 - Crime and ASB Data – Vicinity of Prince of Wales Appendix 8 - Statement of Truth in support of application Ward name Hillingdon East/ Colham & Cowley 1.0 SUMMARY To consider an application to vary the current premises licence for the Prince of Wales, 1 Harlington Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3HX. The application was submitted by NTAD Consultants Limited on behalf of Mr Sheikh Sheraz Ahmed, Director of Game Measure Limited and is attached as Appendix 1. An operating schedule to accompany the application form is attached as Appendix 2. The variation application seeks to extend the authorisation for the sale of alcohol on and off the premises between Sunday and Thursday until 00:00 hours and on Fridays and Saturdays until 01:00 hours. The premises licence currently authorises this activity until 23:00 hours between Sunday and Thursday and until 00:00 hours on Fridays and Saturdays. The variation application seeks to extend the authorisation for recorded music until 00: 00 hours between Sunday and Thursday and until 01: 00 hours on Friday’s and – Saturday’s. The premises licence currently authorises this activity until 23:00 hours Sunday – Thursday with music outside only until 22:00 hours on these days and until 00:00 hours on Friday’s and Saturday’s with music outside only permitted until 23:00 hours on these days. The variation application seeks to extend the authorisation for live music to include the external area as well as indoors from 10:00 – 23:00 hours seven days a week. The premises licence currently authorises this activity indoors only Sunday to Thursday until 23:00 hours and Friday to Saturday until 00:00 hours. The variation application seeks to extend the a uthorisation for the performance of dance until 00:00 hours Sunday – Thursday and until 01:00 hours Friday – Saturday and for the authorisation to include the external area for belly dancing shows until 23:00 hours seven days a week. The premises licence currently authorises this activity indoors only Sunday to Thursday until 23:00 hours and Friday – Saturday until 00:00 hours. The variation application seeks the authorisation of anything of a similar description to live music, recorded music or performance of dance until 00:00 hours Sunday – Thursday and until 01:00 hours Friday – Saturday (to provide belly dancer show in the external area no later than 23:00 hours on any day of the week). Licensing Sub-Committee meeting – 24 April 2025 Part 1 - Public The variation application seeks to extend the authorisation for late night refreshment until 00:00 hours Sunday – Thursday and 01:00 hours Friday - Saturday. The premises licence currently authorises this activity Friday – Saturday until 00:00 hours. The opening hours will be Sunday – Thursday from 10:00 hours until 00:30 hours and Friday – Saturday from 10:00 until 0 1:30 hours. The current opening hours on the licence are Sunday – Thursday 10:00 hours until 23:30 hours and Friday – Saturday from 10:00 hours until 00:30 hours. The application has attracted two representations from Interested Parties namely two Ward Councillors. 2.0 RECOMMENDATION That the Licensing Sub Committee consider the application to vary the current premises licence in respect of the Prince of Wales, 1 Harlington Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3HX. 3.0 APPLICATION An application to vary the premises licence for the Prince of Wales has been submitted by NTAD Consultants Limited on behalf of Mr Sheraz Sheikh Ahmed, Director of Game Measure Limited. The application seeks to extend the hours for licensable activities namely sale of alcohol, provision of regulated entertainment (including live music, recorded music and performance of dance) and late- night refreshment. The premises are situated on Harlington Road, Hillingdon, UB8 3HX. 3.1 Description of the premises The premises is a pub and mediterranean restaurant with a beer garden at the rear which is used for shisha smoking. The premises offers food, music and entertainment e.g. belly dancer to its customers. The premises is situated near to residential dwellings on both the Uxbridge Road and Harlington Road. 3.2 Current licensable activities, hours and opening hours Activity Hours Sale of alcohol Consumption on and off the premises Sunday – Thursday 10:00 – 23:00 Friday – Saturday 10:00 – 00:00 Live music Indoors only Sunday – Thursday 10:00 – 23:00 Friday – Saturday 10:00 – 00:00 Recorded Music Outdoors Sunday – Thursday 10:00 – 22:00 Friday – Saturday 10:00 – 23:00 Recorded Music Indoors Sunday – Thursday 10:00 – 23:00 Friday – Saturday 10:00 – 00:00 Performance of Dance Indoors only Sunday – Thursday 10:00 – 23:00 Friday – Saturday 10:00 – 00:00 Late Night Refreshment Friday – Saturday 23:00 – 00:00 Opening Hours Monday 10:00 – 23:30 Tuesday 10:00 – 23:30 Wednesday 10:00 – 23:30 Thursday 10:00 – 23:30 Friday 10:00 – 00:30 Licensing Sub-Committee meeting – 24 April 2025 Part 1 - Public Saturday 10:00 – 00:30 Sunday 10:00 – 23:30 The current premises licence can be found in Appendix 3 3.3 Proposed hours for licensable activities and opening hours Recorded Music (indoors and outdoors) Performance of Dance (indoors & outdoors) Live music (indoors & outdoors) Late Night Refreshment (on & off premises) Sale of Alcohol (on & off premises) Monday 10:00 – 00:00 Inside: 10:00 – 00:00 External area: 10:00 – 23:00 10:00 – 23:00 23:00 – 00:00 10:00 – 00:00 Tuesday 10:00 – 00:00 Inside: 10:00 – 00:00 External area: 10:00 – 23:00 10:00 – 23:00 23:00 – 00:00 10:00 – 00:00 Wednesday 10:00 – 00:00 Inside: 10:00 – 00:00 External area: 10:00 – 23:00 10:00 – 23:00 23:00 – 00:00 10:00 – 00:00 Thursday 10:00 – 00:00 Inside: 10:00 – 00:00 External area: 10:00 – 23:00 10:00 – 23:00 23:00 – 00:00 10:00 – 00:00 Friday 10:00 – 01:00 Inside: 10:00 - 01:00 External area: 10:00 – 23:00 10:00 – 23:00 23:00 – 01:00 10:00 - 01:00 Saturday 10:00 – 01:00 Inside: 10:00 - 01:00 External area: 10:00 – 23:00 10:00 – 23:00 23:00 - 01:00 10:00 - 01:00 Sunday 10:00 – 00:00 Inside: 10:00 - 00:00 External area: 10:00 – 23:00 10:00 – 23:00 23:00 - 00:00 10:00 - 00:00 Opening Hours Monday 10:00 – 00:30 Tuesday 10:00 – 00:30 Wednesday 10:00 – 00:30 Thursday 10:00 – 00:30 Friday 10:00 – 01:30 Saturday 10:00 – 01:30 Sunday 10:00 – 00:30 Licensing Sub-Committee meeting – 24 April 2025 Part 1 - Public 3.4 Other licensed premises nearby Premises Activities Authorised Opening Hours The Red Lion Hotel Royal Lane Hillingdon UB8 3QP Provision of recorded music (indoors only) Provision of late-night refreshment (indoors only) Sale by retail of alcohol (on/off supplies) Sale of alcohol: From 08.00 hours until 01.00 hours the following day, every day The sale of alcohol to persons residing within the hotel is not time restricted. Provision of late-night refreshment: From 23.30 hours until 01.00 hours the following day, every day The provision of recorded music is not subject to any time restrictions. The sale of alcohol and provision of late- night refreshment on New Year’s Eve is as stated in the opening hours of the premises for New Years Eve. The Vine Inn 121 Hillingdon Hill Uxbridge UB10 0JQ Performance of live music (indoors) Recorded music (indoors) Performance of dance and entertainment of a similar description (indoors) Provision of late-night refreshment (indoors) Sale of alcohol (on/off premises) Sunday – Wednesday 10:00 - 00:00 Thursday – Saturday 10:00 – 01:00 An additional hour following those detailed above on: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday of bank holiday weekends The Thursday before Good Friday Christmas Eve On St David’s Day St Patrick’s Day St George’s Day St Andrew’s Day and on no more than 12 occasions per year subject to providing the Licensing Service, the Councils Environmental Protection Unit and the Metropolitan Police Service 10 working days’ notice, and then only on receiving a subsequent ‘CONSENT’ from the Councils Licensing Licensing Sub-Committee meeting – 24 April 2025 Part 1 - Public Service, in respect of this agreement to the specified day and/or times applied for. In addition, the sale of alcohol only from 10.00 hours on New Year’s Eve to 10.00 hours on New Year’s Day Discount Food & Wine 10 Crescent Parade Long Lane Hillingdon UB10 0LG Sale by retail of alcohol From 06:00 hours until 24:00 hours, Monday to Saturday From 06:00 hours until 23:00 hours on Sundays Specialist Off Licence 81-83 Manor Parade Uxbridge Road Hillingdon UB10 0JQ Sale by retail of alcohol Between 08.00 and 23.00 each day A map of nearby licensed premises can be found in Appendix 5. 3.5 Operating Schedule and Conditions 3.6 The conditions being offered by the applicant can be found in a separate operating schedule attached as Appendix 2. Whilst the operating schedule submitted with the application includes a significant number of conditions from the current premises licence (Appendix 3) there are some changes e.g. timings for SIA, readmittance timings and the condition in relation to conducting hourly noise patrols during Regulated Entertainment has been omitted. 3.7 On 26th March 2025, the Applicant’s agent advised by email that there was an error in the wording of two of the conditions in the Operating Schedule that had been submitted with the variation application in February 2025. Condition 17 was supposed to have read “All patrons entering the premises from 21:00 on Fr idays, Saturdays and UK Bank Holidays shall be required to have their identity verified via the ID scanner machine” Condition 34 was supposed to have read “No patrons shall be permitted to use the external area of the premises after 00:00 hours between S unday to Thursday and 01:00 hours on a Friday and Saturday” 3.8 The agent was advised that the consultation would have to be restarted in order to allow the Responsible Authorities and other consultees time to consider these changes. The alternative would be to complete the process with the application and operating schedule as submitted on 28th February 2025 and then change the conditions by way of a variation at a later date. 4.0 CONSULTATION 4.1 Closing date for representations Friday 28th March 2025 Licensing Sub-Committee meeting – 24 April 2025 Part 1 - Public 4.2 Public Notice published in local newspaper Wednesday 12th March 2025 5.0 REPRESENTATIONS 5.1 We have received representations from Interested Parties Councillor/Resident Ground for Representation Appendix Cllr Gohil Prevention of Crime & Disorder Prevention of Public Nuisance Public Safety Appendix 4 Cllr Chamdal Prevention of Public Nuisance Appendix 4 6.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION 6.1 The premises had a licence until December 2021 when the Licensing Sub-Committee revoked it following a review which stemmed from a serious incident – a stabbing where one of the four victims was a 16-year-old girl who had been drinking at the premises. An appeal by the then premises licence holder was unsuccessful and the revocation took effect in February 2022. 6.2 A new premises licence application was received from Game Measure Limited in March 2023. The premises planned to offer a similar experience to that which was there prior to the licence being revoked i.e. food (including late night refreshment), drinks (including alcohol), regulated entertainment and shisha. 6.2 The application attracted 3 representations from the Responsible Authorities, 3 Representations from Interested Parties and 3 Representations of support. 6.3 The application was heard by the Licensing Sub-Committee in April 2023 and a premises licence was granted but with reduced hours from that which were originally applied for and subject to 43 conditions designed to combat the issues that the premises had previously had. 6.4 An application to vary the premises licence was received from Game Measure Limited in April 2024. The application sought to extend the hours for licensable activities namely sale of alcohol, provision of regulated entertainment (including live music, recorded music and performance of dance) and late- night refreshment. Whilst the operating schedule submitted with the application included a significant number of conditions from the existing premises licence, there were several omi ssions, mainly in relation to conditions designed to uphold the Prevention of Public Nuisance licensing objective. 6.5 The application attracted representations from three Responsible Authorities namely the Licensing Authority, the Street Scene Enforcemen t Team/Environmental Protection Team and Metropolitan Police Licensing. There were four representations from Interested Parties namely three Ward Councillors and a local resident. There were also two representations in support of the application from local residents. 6.6 The application was scheduled to be heard by the Licensing Sub Committee on 3 rd June 2024 and was adjourned so that a large bundle of additional information submitted by the applicant’s agent on 2nd June 2024 could be considered. Licensing Sub-Committee meeting – 24 April 2025 Part 1 - Public 6.7 The application was subsequently heard by the Licensing Sub Committee on 20 th June 2024 who decided to reject the part of the application which related to the extension of the hours for the licensable activities but to modify licence conditions 14 and 38 and also to remove conditions 2 and 3 to reflect the deregulation of regulated entertainment. 6.8 An Appeal against the decision of the Licensing Sub Committee was subsequently lodged at Uxbridge Magistrates Court thus suspending the decision. 6.9 The Appeal is scheduled to be heard on 18th July 2025. 7.0 OFFICER'S OBSERVATIONS 7.1 This application seeks to extend the hours for the existing licensable activities authorised by the current premises licence. The premises is situated in an area where there is residential accommodation so the potential for public nuisance is a consideration. Records show that the premises has submitted two Temporary Event Notices (TEN) since June 2024: Date Times Licensable Activities Complaints Received 21/12/24 -22/12/24 23:00 – 02:00 hours Sale of Alcohol Regulated Entertainment Late Night Refreshment None 31/12/24 – 01/01/25 23:00 – 02:00 hours Sale of Alcohol Regulated Entertainment Late Night Refreshment Yes – one anonymous complaint on 01/01/25 to the Environmental Protection (Noise) Team The Licensing Service is aware of one complaint that has been made about the Prince of Wales since June 2024 . A complaint relating to noise from loud music at the venue was logged with the Environmental Protection Team (Noise Team) on 8th March 2025.The Environmental Protection Team did not receive a call out to witness the noise when it was on -going. The complaint was updated on Saturday 30th March 2025 at 4:30pm with a report of a “constant beat of amplified music coming from the Shish Bar/Prince of Wales” whilst the resident was “in my lounge watching football”. The team did not receive a call out request to visit the premises in the evening . The complainant also emailed the Licensing Team on 30th March 2025. A search of the Members Enquiries database for enquiries logged by Members relating to either “Prince of Wales” or “Sahara City” or “1 Harlington Road” from June 2024 to the present day has not revealed any such enquiries having been registered. 7.2 The representations received from interested parties raised the following issues: a) The Prevention of Crime and Disorder Cllr Gohil notes the history of the premises under the previous premises licence holder and although the change in management is acknowledged, residents and local stakeholders have raised concerns regarding late night disorder associated with the venue and especially in the surrounding streets. Local residents widely believe that the venue is not complying with key conditions on the premises licence, specifically using the ID scanner from 20:00 hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Doubts still Licensing Sub-Committee meeting – 24 April 2025 Part 1 - Public remain about the ability of the premises to abide by the conditions on their licence and over whether there has been a significant enough change in the culture at the premises such that residents can be confident that an increase in licensable hours will not result in an increase in crime and disorder. Metropolitan Police Licensing have not submitted a Representation in relation to this application. b) The Prevention of Public Nuisance Cllr Gohil notes the history of the premises in terms of noise nuisance, including loud music, patrons shouting in the street and general disturbance late at night – issues which continue to exist. In addition, public littering and patrons loitering after exiting the venue late at night affect the quality of life of nearby residents. Noise is especially an issue after 23:00 hours when the streets are quieter and the impact in the use of the outdoor garden area and the playing of recorded music is more keenly felt. Although the applicant has proposed limiting the use of the garden after 23:00 hours, Cllr Gohil is not confident that this will be complied with given the history of previous promises not being upheld. Cllr Chamdal is concerned that the proposed closing times will create a public nuisance for residents living in properties in close proximity to the venue. He is also concerned that the late hours will result in an increase in large groups of people being attracted to the premises thus significantly increasing nuisance, especially when exiting the venue. Noise generated by regulated entertainment in external areas is also a concern. Cllr Chamdal does not feel that the conditions will negate the issues that will be caused by increasing the licensable hours. The Environmental Protection Team have not submitted a Representation in relatio n to this application. c) Public Safety Cllr Gohil has highlighted the history of the premises in terms of fights, drunkenness, anti -social behaviour and the need for Police intervention at the venue. She acknowledges the inclusion of conditions such as CCTV and staff training in the operating schedule but has expressed doubts over the ability of the premises to self-regulate and whether they can be trusted to do so. Cllr Gohil is also concerned about the potential for the premises to exceed their capacity with later hours. Cllr Chamdal has raised concerns over parking issues in the surrounding area. 8.0 Relevant sections of s.182 Guidance Where representations are made 8.1 At paragraph 9.3 it states that “Where a representation concerning the licensing objectives is made by a responsible authority about a proposed operating schedule and it is relevant (see paragraphs 9.4 to 9.10), the licensing authority’s discretion will be engaged. It will also be engaged if another person makes relevant repr esentations to the licensing authority, which are also not frivolous or vexatious (see paragraphs 9.4 to 9.10). Relevant representations can be made in opposition to or in support of, an application and can be made by any individual, body or business that has grounds to do so. Relevant, vexatious and frivolous representations 8.2 At paragraph 9.4 it states that “ A representation is “relevant” if it relates to the likely effect of the grant of the licence on the promotion of at least one of the licensing objectives. For example, a representation from a local businessperson about the commercial damage caused by competition from new licensed premises would not be relevant. On the other hand, a representation by a Licensing Sub-Committee meeting – 24 April 2025 Part 1 - Public businessperson that nuisance caused by new premises would deter customers from entering the local area, and the steps proposed by the applicant to prevent that nuisance were inadequate, would be relevant. In other words, representations should relate to the impact of licensable activities carried on from premises on the objectives. For representations in relation to variations to be relevant, they should be confined to the subject matter of the variation. There is no requirement for a responsible authority or other person to produce a recorded history of problems at premises to support their representations, and in fact this would not be possible for new premises.” 8.3 At paragraph 9.9 it states that “It is recommended that, in borderline cases, the benefit of the doubt about any aspect of a represent ation should be given to the person making the representation. The subsequent hearing would then provide an opportunity for the person or body making the representation to amplify and clarify it.” Determining actions that are appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives 8.4 At paragraph 9.42 it states that "Licensing authorities are best placed to determine what actions are appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives in their areas. All licensing determinations should be considered on a case-by-case basis. They should take into account any representations or objections that have been received from responsible authorities or other persons, and representations made by the applicant or premises user as the case may be". 8.5 At paragraph 9.43 it states that "The authority’s determination should be evidence -based, justified as being appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives and proportionate to what it is intended to achieve". 8.6 At paragraph 9.44 it states that "Determinatio n of whether an action or step is appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives requires an assessment of what action or step would be suitable to achieve that end. While this does not therefore require a licensing authority to decide that no lesser step will achieve the aim, the authority should aim to consider the potential burden that the condition would impose on the premises licence holder (such as the financial burden due to restrictions on licensable activities) as well as the potential b enefit in terms of the promotion of the licensing objectives. However, it is imperative that the authority ensures that the factors which form the basis of its determination are limited to consideration of the promotion of the objectives and nothing outside those parameters. As with the consideration of licence variations, the licensing authority should consider wider issues such as other conditions already in place to mitigate potential negative impact on the promotion of the licensing objectives and the t rack record of the business. Further advice on determining what is appropriate when imposing conditions on a licence or certificate is provided in Chapter 10. The licensing authority is expected to come to its determination based on an assessment of the evidence on both the risks and benefits either for or against making the determination". Proportionality 8.7 At paragraph 10.2 it states, “Conditions include any limitations or restrictions attached to a licence or certificate and essentially are the steps or actions that the holder of the premises licence or the club premises certificate will be required to take or refrain from taking in relation to the carrying on of licensable activities at the premises in question. Failure to comply with any condition attached to a licence or certificate is a criminal offence, which on conviction is punishable by an unlimited fine or up to six months’ imprisonment. The courts have made clear that it is particularly important that conditions which are imprecise or difficult for a licence holder to observe should be avoided.” 8.8 At paragraph 10.8 it states, “The licensing authority may not impose any conditions unless its discretion has been exercised following receipt of relevant representations, and it is satisfied as a result of a hearing (unless all parties agree a hearing is not necessary) that it is appropriate to impose conditions to promote one or more of the four licensing objectives. In order to promote the crime prevention licensing objective conditions may be included that are aimed at preventing illegal working in licensed premises. This provision also applies to minor variations.” Licensing Sub-Committee meeting – 24 April 2025 Part 1 - Public 8.9 At paragraph 10.9 It is possible that in some cases no additional conditions will be appropriate to promote the licensing objectives. 8.10 At paragraph 10.10 it states that "The 2003 Act requires that licensing conditions should be tailored to the size, type, location and characteristics and activities taking place at the premises concerned. Conditions should be determined on a case-by-case basis and standardised conditions which ignore these individual aspects should be avoided. For example, conditions should not be used to implement a general policy in a given area such as the use of CCTV, polycarbonate drinking vessels or identity scanners where they would n ot be appropriate to the specific premises. Conditions that are considered appropriate for the prevention of illegal working in premises licensed to sell alcohol or late- night refreshment might include requiring a premises licence holder to undertake right to work checks on all staff employed at the licensed premises or requiring that a copy of any document checked as part of a right to work check is retained at the licensed premises. Licensing authorities and other responsible authorities should be alive t o the indirect costs that can arise because of conditions. These could be a deterrent to holding events that are valuable to the community or for the funding of good and important causes. Licensing authorities should therefore ensure that any conditions th ey impose are only those which are appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives". Hours of trading 8.11 At paragraph 10.13 it states "The Government acknowledges that different licensing strategies may be appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives in different areas. The 2003 Act gives the licensing authority power to make decisions about the hours during which premises can conduct licensable activities as part of the implementation of its licensing policy statement. Licensing authorities are best placed to make decisions about appropriate opening hours in their areas based on their local knowledge and in consu ltation with responsible authorities. However, licensing authorities must always consider each application and must not impose predetermined licensed opening hours, without giving individual consideration to the merits of each application". 8.12 At paragraph 10.14 it states “Where there are objections to an application to extend the hours during which licensable activities are to be carried on and the licensing authority determines that this would undermine the licensing objectives, it may reject the application or grant it with appropriate conditions and/or different hours from those requested.” Licensing hours 8.13 At paragraph 14.51 it states "With regard to licensing hours, the Government acknowledges that different licensing approaches may be appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives in different areas. The 2003 Act gives the licensing authority power to make decisions regarding licensed opening hours as part of the implementation of its licensing policy statement and licensing authorities are best placed to make such decisions based on their local knowledge and in consultation with other responsible authorities. How ever, licensing authorities must always consider each application and must not impose predetermined licensed opening hours, without giving individual consideration to the merits of each application". 8.11 At paragraph 14.52 it states "Statements of licensing policy should set out the licensing authority’s approach regarding licensed opening hours and the strategy it considers appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives in its area. The statement of licensing policy should emphasise the consideration which will be given to the individual merits of an application. The Government recognises that licensed premises make an important contribution to our local communities and has given councils a range of tools to effectively manage the different pr essures that licensed premises can bring. In determining appropriate strategies around licensed opening hours, licensing authorities cannot seek to restrict the activities of licensed premises where it is not appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives to do so". 9.0 Relevant sections of Hillingdon’s Licensing Policy Licensing Sub-Committee meeting – 24 April 2025 Part 1 - Public Licensing Objectives – The Prevention of Crime and Disorder 9.1 At paragraph 10.1 Licensed premises, especially those offering late night/early morning entertainment, alcohol and refreshment, can be a source of crime and disorder. The Licensing Authority will expect operating schedules to satisfactorily address these issues from the design of the premises through to the daily operation of the business. Applicants are recommended to seek advice from the Police Licensing Officer and Licensing Authority Officers prior to making any application as early advice can alleviate representations being made once an application is submitted. Full contact details for both are contained within the Responsible Authorities contact in appendix B. 9.2 At paragraph 10.3 Where a number of premises may be in close proximity it may be difficult to attribute the disorder to patrons of particular premises, however there is a duty on Premises Licence Holders or Club Management Committees to act responsibly to ensure their own customers do not contribute to crime and disorder whilst in their premises and in the vicinity of their premises. 9.3 At paragraph 10.6 Applications referred to the Licensing Sub -Committee where relevant representations have been received will be determined on the individual merit of each case. The Licensing Sub-Committee has the power to impose specific conditions when considered appropriate in respect of the Crime and Disorder objective. Licensing Objectives – Public Safety 9.4 At paragraph 11.5 Applications referred to the Licensing Sub-Committee will be determined on the individual merit of each case. The Licensing Sub -Committee have the power to impose specific conditions when considered necessary in respect of the Public Safety objective. Licensing Objectives – The Prevention of Public Nuisance 9.5 At paragraph 12.1 Licensing Sub Committees will be mindful that licensed premises, especially those operating late at night and in the early hours of the morning, can cause a range of nuisances impacting on people living, working or sleeping in the vicinity of the premises. When addressing public nuisance, the applicant should identify any particular issues that are likely to affect adversely the promotion of the licensing objective to prevent public nuisance. They should then include in the operating schedule how they will deal with those matters. The concerns mainly relate to noise nuisance from within the premises or from the use of any outside areas, light pollution, smoke and noxious smells. This may also include patrons outside a premises and the dispersal of customers. Due regard will be given to the impact these may have, and the Licensing Authority will expect operating schedules to satisfactorily address these issues. 9.6 At paragraph 12.7 Applications referred to the Licensing Sub-Committee will be determined on the individual merit of each case. The Licensing Sub-Committee have the power to impose specific conditions when considered necessary in respect of the Prevention of Public Nuisance objective. Representations 9.7 At paragraph 17.2 Representations can be made to the Council, as Licensing Authority, by a ‘Responsible Authority’ or by ‘Interested Parties’ which include individuals such as residents or bodies such as a resident’s association, trade associations and other businesses operating. Representations can be made concerning:  Applications for new premises licences or club premises certificates  Applications to vary premises licences or club premises certificates  Personal licence applications on criminal grounds (only by the Police) 9.8 At paragraph 17.9 The Licensing Act 2003 also permits Elected Members to make representations on their own behalf as well as on behalf of their constituents. Members of the public who are making Licensing Sub-Committee meeting – 24 April 2025 Part 1 - Public representations may also request that their Ward Councillor speaks on their behalf at public hearings to determine applications. 9.9 At paragraph 17.11 Written representations include letters and emails. Representations received after the end of the public consultation period cannot legally be accepted and will not be considered by the Licensing Authority. 9.10 At paragraph 17.15 All valid representations will form part of a committee report that will become a public document. It will be given to the applicant, their agent, responsible authorities, other persons making representations and any other party requesting a copy as well as the Licensing Sub- committee 10 working days prior to the hearing. Anonymous representations will not be accepted. Licensing Hours 9.11 At Paragraph 25.1 it states that "Prior to the introduction of the Licensing Act 2003, it was believed that fixed and artificially early closing times (established under the Licensing Act 1964) were one of the key causes of rapid binge drinking prior to closing times and o ne of the causes of disorder and disturbance when large number of customers were required to leave the premises simultaneously". 9.12 At Paragraph 25.2 it states that "The aim through promotion of the licensing objectives should be to reduce the potential for concentrations and achieve a slower dispersal of people from licensed premises through flexible opening times". 9.13 At Paragraph 25.3 it states that "Arbitrary restrictions that would undermine the principle of flexibility will therefore be avoided. The four licensing objectives will be paramount at all times and the Council will always consider the individual merits of each case". 9.14 At Paragraph 25.4 it states that "In accordance with guidance there is no fixed restriction on terminal hours for any particular areas of the borough. Such a restriction could cause the migration of patrons from one area to another and create the circumstance s that the legislation is attempting to avoid. Each application will be dealt with on its merits. It is for the applicants to detail in their Operating Schedule exactly what times they intend to open and close the premises and what measures they will take to ensure that they do not cause nuisance or disturbance to their neighbours in the vicinity. The later the terminal hour applied for, the greater will be the need to address the issues of disturbance and nuisance". Licence Conditions 9.15 At Paragraph 20.1 it states that "Conditions on premises licences and club certificates are determined by: a) The measures put forward on the Operating Schedule b) Mandatory conditions within the Act c) Measures decided at a hearing by the Licensing Sub Committee" 9.16 At Paragraph 20.2 it states that “Conditions attached to licences by the Licensing Authority that have been proposed by the applicant in their operating schedule should be consistent with the steps set out in the operating schedule. This means that the eff ect of these conditions should be substantially the same as that intended by the terms of the operating schedule”. 9.17 At Paragraph 20.3 it states that "Any conditions attached to licences following relevant representations will focus on matters within the control of the Premises Licence Holder or Club Management Committees. They will address matters which have a direct impact on those living, working or engaged in normal activities in the vicinity, as well as patrons of the licensed premises. They will not be used as a means of attempting to attach responsibility to Premises Licence Holders or Club Management Committees for matters outside their reasonab le control, such as anti -social behaviour once away from the premises or licensable activity". Licensing Sub-Committee meeting – 24 April 2025 Part 1 - Public 9.18 At Paragraph 20.4 it states that "The Licensing Authority will not impose standard conditions upon every licence issued, however it may have regard to mod el conditions produced by the Government and/or the Institute of Licensing and it may choose to impose these in appropriate circumstances". 10.0 LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS 10.1 When considering licence variation applications, the Sub-Committee is required carry out its functions with a view to promoting the licensing objectives. The licensing objectives are:  Prevention of crime and disorder  Public Safety  Prevention of public nuisance  Protection of children from harm 10.2 An application for variation of a premises licence may be made pursuant to s.34 of the Licensing Act 2003 and is essentially governed by Licensing Act 2003, reg.12 of the Licensing Act 2003 (Premises licences and club premises certificates) Regulation s 2005/42), Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005/44) and s.182 Secretary Code of Guidance. 10.3 The Sub-Committee must ensure that all licensing decisions have:  A direct relationship to the promotion to the promotion of one or more of the four licensing objectives;  regard to the Council's statement of licensing policy;  regard to the Secretary of State guidance; and  not be made as a result of a blanket policy which is applied so rigidly that an exercise of discretion in each individual case is precluded 10.4 Applications must be considered with regard to the principles of fair process and the Human Rights Act 1998 and must have regard to its public sector equality duty under section 149 of the Equality Act 2010. In summary, section 149 provides that a Public Authority must, in the exercise of its functions have due regard to the need to: i. eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct that is prohibited by or under this Act; ii. advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it; and iii. foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it. 10.5 Section 149(7) of the Equality Act 2010 defines nine relevant protected characteristics examples are; race, sex, age, disability and religious beliefs 10.6 When considering an application for the variation of an existing Premises Licence, only the variation is subject to determination. An applic ation to vary the premises licence concerns variation of the conditions attaching to the licence or of the authorised licensable activities. 10.7 The application to vary must be accompanied by the Premises Licence (unless that is impracticable when a statement explaining why must be provided). 10.8 The authority must make the variation as applied for, subject to the mandatory conditions, unless relevant representations are made, in which case a hearing must be held. 10.9 Where relevant representations ar e made, the Licensing Authority must hold a hearing to consider them, unless it is agreed that a hearing is unnecessary (s.35(3)(a). Licensing Sub-Committee meeting – 24 April 2025 Part 1 - Public 10.10 The Licensing Authority must then take such of the following steps as it believes to be appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives: a) modify the conditions of the licence or b) reject the whole or part of the application (s.35(3)(b) and (4). 10.11 When determining applications to vary an existing Premises Licence, the Sub -Committee m ust consider all relevant representations that are made before taking such steps (if any) as it considers necessary for the promotion of the licensing objectives. The steps that may be taken are as follows:  grant the variation as applied for;  modify the conditions of the licence (conditions are deemed to be modified if they are altered/omitted or new conditions are added); or  reject whole or part of the application to vary the licence. 10.12 Any modification of conditions should be confined to those con sidered appropriate in respect of the particular variation sought. 10.13 The Sub -Committee must also have regard to the London Borough of Hillingdon’s Statement of Licensing and the Secretary of State's Guidance issued under the Licensing Act 2003 when deciding what action, if any, to instigate. The terms of the Statement of Licensing Policy and Guidance are highly persuasive however, are not binding on the Licensing Sub-Committee. 10.14 Officers have provided the Sub-Committee with recommendations related to this application. Subject to the above -mentioned factors having been properly considered, the Sub -Committee may depart from the recommendations if there are good reasons for doing so. The Sub-Committee is advised that such departures could give rise to an appeal or judicial review. 10.15 In order for representations to be ‘relevant’ they must have been made by an interested party or a responsible authority (see the definitions in section 13 Licencing Act 2003) and they must relate to the likely effect on the promotion of the licensing objectives if the application were to be granted. 10.16 If the representations are made by an interested party there is a further requirement that the licensing authority does not consider them to be frivolous or vexatious. If it thinks they are , it must explain its decision to the person who made the representations. 10.17 The need for a hearing can be dispensed with by agreement of the authority, the applicant for the variation and all of the parties who have made relevant representations. 10.18 The authority must notify its decision to the applicant, the interested party and any person who has made relevant representations and, must give reasons for its decision. 10.19 A variation of a premises licence may impose different conditions on di fferent parts of the premises or impose different conditions in relation to different licensable activities. 10.20 Conditions should also be determined on a case -by-case basis and standardised conditions which ignore these individual aspects should be avoided. Conditions will not be necessary if they duplicate a current statutory requirement. Licensing Authorities should therefore ensure that any conditions they impose are only those which are appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives.

OPERATING SCHEDULE G ame Measure Ltd t/a Prince of Wales 1 Harlington Road, Uxbridge UB8 3HD To extend the hours of Licensable activity. T he Retail Sale of Alcohol: on and off the Premises Sunday to Thursday from - 10:00 until 00:00 Friday to Saturday from – 10:00 until 01:00 L ate Night Refreshment: on and off the Premises Sunday to Thursday from - 10:00 until 00:00 Friday to Saturday from – 10:00 until 01:00 Reg ulated Entertainment to inc: live and recorded music The performance of dance Sunday to Thursday from - 10:00 until 00:00 Friday to Saturday from – 10:00 until 01:00 Hours Open to The Public: Sunday to Thursday from - 10:00 until 00:30 Friday to Saturday from – 10:00 until 01:30 Re: Our client – Prince of Wales, 1 Harlington Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3HX We write on behalf of our client regarding their application for a new variation application to the premises licence following the refusal of their previous variation application. This serves to provide background information on the premises, the prior appeal, and the steps taken to ensure a revised and robust application in full compliance with licensing objectives. Background The premises, operating under new management since 11 May 2023, had previously applied for a variation of their premises licence. However, on 20 June 2024, the sub-committee refused the application following objections from the Licensing Authority, the Street Scene Enforcement team, and the Metropolitan Police. Following this decision, we were instructed to lodge an appeal with the local Magistrates’ Court under Schedule 5 of the Licensing Act 2003. The appeal was lodged within the required timeframe on 21 July 2024, following the receipt of the written decision. However, despite repeated follow-ups from both the local authority and ourselves, there has been significant delay in the court proceedings, with the matter still under review by legal advisors. This prolonged delay has caused financial strain on our client, particularly as local competitors have successfully obtained variations to their licences. Given the uncertainty and costs Appendix Two associated with litigation, we have worked closely with Mr. Noel Samaroo of NTAD Consultants to assess a more effective and collaborative resolution. New Application Proposal Having reviewed the concerns raised during the previous hearing, our client has carefully reconsidered their approach. Instead of continuing with the appeal, they have decided to submit a new application supported by a comprehensive and revised operating schedule that ensures compliance with licensing objectives and addresses all prior objections. The new application seeks permission for the retail sale of alcohol and the operation of a fully functioning restaurant and outside garden area, under strict conditions to prevent any adverse impact on the local community. The premises are not located in a special impact zone, and the hours applied for remain within the core hours as defined by policy. Proposed Conditions & Operating Schedule The new application includes the following key conditions: • Opening Hours: o Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 – 00:00 (sale of alcohol & late-night refreshment until 00:00) o Friday to Saturday: 10:00 – 01:00 (sale of alcohol & late-night refreshment until 01:00) • Noise & Disturbance Control: o No live music or performance of dance in the external area after 23:00 on any day. • Restricted Access & Management Control: o Mr. Mohamed Hussain Abouzeid shall not be permitted to enter the licensed premises while it is open to the public, except in cases of emergency. o He shall not be employed by, act on behalf of, or provide services for the premises in any capacity. This revised application is supported by a robust operating schedule designed to ensure that the premises operate responsibly and in full accordance with licensing objectives. By implementing these measures, our client aims to work constructively with the licensing authority and local stakeholders while ensuring a well-managed, community-friendly establishment. General outline of the application This premises has operated under new management without incident since 11th May 2023 This is an application to permit the retail sale of alcohol, designed for a fully functioning Restaurant and outside garden area to operate from the premises with Robust Conditions to ensure there is no negative impact on the Licensing Objectives or the Local community. To support this application, we have also devised the operating schedule to ensure that it is comprehensive and robust to ensure that the hours are supported, and the licencing objectives are upheld and no negative to the surrounding area. The premises are not in a special impact zone and the hours applied for are within the core hours as stated supported by a revised robust operating schedule. General Conditions The opening hours between Sunday and Thursday shall be between 10:00 hours and 00:30 hours with the sale of alcohol and the provision of late-night refreshment on the premises until 00:00 hours. The opening hours between Fridays and Saturdays shall be between 1000 hours and 01:30 hours with the provision of the sale of alcohol and the provision of late-night refreshment on the premises until 01:00 hours. There is to be No Live Music or The Performance of Dance of in the External Area after 23:00 hours on any day. Save in the case of an emergency, i.e. a sudden serious and dangerous event or situation which needs immediate action to deal with, Mr Mohamed Hussain ABOUZEID, shall not be permitted to enter the area of operation within the licensed premises whilst it is open to the public on any day. Nor shall he be employed by, or act on behalf of the Premises or the Premises Licence Holder in any capacity whatsoever whether directly or indirectly or provide any services for the Premises (directly or indirectly and whether for reward or otherwise). The Prevention of Crime and Disorder 1. The premises shall install and maintain a comprehensive CCTV system covering both the interior and exterior of the premises will be Installed to current Metropolitan Police/Home Office standards and shall continually record whilst the premises are open for licensable activities and during all times when customers remain on the premises. 2. All entry and exit points will be covered enabling frontal identification of every person entering in any light condition. 3. The CCTV system shall continually record whilst the premises is open for licensable activities and during all times when customers remain on the premises. 4. All recordings shall be stored for a minimum period of 31 days with date and time stamping. 5. Viewing of recordings shall be made available immediately upon the request of Police or authorised officer throughout the entire 31day period. 6. A staff member from the premises who is conversant with the operation of the CCTV system shall always be on the premises when the premises are open. This staff member must be able to provide a Police or authorised council officer copies of recent CCTV images or data on a USB stick, CD or other acceptable means as soon as possible and in any case within 24 hours of the request. 7. Any CCTV breakdown or system failure will be notified to the Police and Local Authority immediately & remedied as soon as practicable. Repair records / invoices shall be kept on site for at least 12 months and be readily available to be viewed by all authorised persons upon request. 8. In the event that there is a failure in the CCTV system there shall be no sale of alcohol until the system has been restored as per the minimum requirements of the Metropolitan Police Service. 9. If a serious assault is committed on the premises (or appears to have been committed) the management will immediately ensure that: a) The police (and, where appropriate, the London Ambulance Service) are called without delay. b) All measures that are reasonably practicable are taken to apprehend any suspects pending the arrival of the police. c) The crime scene is preserved so as to enable a full forensic investigation to be carried out by the police; and such other measures are taken (as appropriate) to fully protect the safety of all persons present on the premises 10. The premises license holder will ensure that all staff are trained commensurate with their roles at the premises in: a) The Licensing Act 2003, responsibilities in supporting the four key objectives. b) Dealing with incidents and the Prevention of Crime and Disorder c) The sale of alcohol (to underage persons, drunks etc.) d) Crime scene Preservation e) The effects of drunkenness and how to prevent drunkenness on premises and support the licensing objectives. f) welfare and Vulnerability Engagements g) Ask for Angela' Scheme 11. Notices Will be prominently displayed by the entry/exit door and point of sale (as appropriate) advising customers: a) That CCTV & challenge 25 are in operation; b) Advising customers of the provisions of the licensing act regarding underage & proxy sales c) of the permitted hours for licensable activities & the opening times of the premises; d) To respect residents, leave quietly, not to loiter outside the premises or in the vicinity and, to dispose of litter legally. e) Ask for Angela' scheme 12. Staff shall be trained in dealing with disorder and staff training records to be kept at the premises available for inspection by the Police and authorised officers of the Council. 13. All training shall be signed, dated and a copy of such records will be available for inspection by Police and local authority enforcement officers. 14. All staff who work at the till will be trained for their role on induction and be given refresher training every six months. Written training records will be kept for each staff member and be produced to police and authorised council officers on request. Training will include identifying persons under 25, making a challenge, acceptable proof of age and checking it, making and recording a refusal, avoiding conflict and responsible alcohol retailing. 15. All drinking vessels in which drinks are served shall be of strengthened glass (tempered glassware) in a design whereby in the event of breakage, the glass will fragment and no sharp edges are left. Alternatively, plastic type drinking vessels to above breakage specifications may be used. 16. On, Friday's and Saturdays there shall be a minimum of 2 door supervisors on duty from 21:00 until 30 minutes after closing. 17. All Patrons entering the premises from 20:00 on Friday's, Saturday's and UK Bank Holidays shall be required to have their identity verified via the ID scanner machine. 18. There shall be a register of all door staff on duty; signed by the door staff, recording their SIA numbers, start and end time of working shift. This register shall be kept at the premises available for inspection by the Police and authorised officers of the Council. 19. The Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS), a personal licence holder or trained member of staff nominated in writing by the DPS shall be on duty at all times. 20. Customers shall only consume alcohol which has been purchased from the premises. 21.All staff members should be checked to ensure they have the right to work in the UK. These checks should be made available on requests to all responsible authorities. All Associated 'Entitlement to Work' documents: a) must be logged and kept on the premises for the duration of the employment; and b) must be retained for a minimum of 12 months after employment has ceased. 22. A Challenge 25 proof of age scheme shall be operated at the premises where the only acceptable forms of identification are recognised photographic identification cards, such as a driving licence, passport or proof of age card with the PASS Hologram. 23. A sign stating "No proof of age - No sale" shall be displayed at the point of sale. 24. A record shall be kept detailing all refused sales of alcohol. The record should include the date and time of the refused sale and the name of the member of staff who refused the sale. The record shall always be available for inspection at the premises by the police or an authorised officer of the Council whilst the premises is open. 25. 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, searching equipment or scanning equipment (g) any refusal of the sale of alcohol (h) any visit by a relevant authority or emergency service 26. The Designated Premises Supervisor (OPS), a personal licence holder or trained member of staff nominated in writing by the OPS shall be on duty at all times. The Promotion of Public Safety 27.The means of escape provided for the premises shall be maintained unobstructed free of trip hazards, be immediately available and clearly identified in accordance with the provided. 28.The installed digital CCTV system will record for 31 days all public areas of the premises which will monitor all public safety issues. The DPS will be responsible for carrying out a fire and health and safety risk assessments for licensed premises all notices in relation to public health and safety will be displayed. 29.The DPS will ensure that the premises operate in line with existing health and safety legislation and is aware that it is also the responsibility of the premises licence holder that this legislation is adhered to. 30.A fire risk assessment and emergency plan will be prepared and regularly reviewed. All staff will receive appropriate fire safety training and refresher training. 31. The premises maximum capacity shall be limited to 154 patrons. The Prevention of Public Nuisance 32. Notices shall be displayed requesting customers to leave the premises quietly from the premises. Staff/SIA licensed door supervisors shall also request patrons leave the premises quietly and without engaging in any anti-social behaviour. 33. Appropriate signage will be displayed, in a prominent position informing customers that they are being recorded on CCTV. 34. No Patrons shall be permitted to use the external area of the premises after 2300hours between Sunday to Thursday and 0000 hours on a Friday and Saturday. 35. There shall be no admittance or re-admittance to the premises after 23:00 hours on any day save for patrons being permitted to temporarily leave the premises to smoke. 36. Patrons permitted to leave the premises temporarily to smoke shall be restricted to a designated smoking area defined as (the front of the premises) and limited to (5) persons at any one time. 37. No noise generated on the premises, or equipment, shall emanate from the premises nor vibration be transmitted through the structure of the premises which gives rise to a nuisance. 38. There shall be no amplified noise/music or speakers permitted in the external area of the premises. 39. Noise limiters shall be in use to ensure that any noise emanating from the TV does not cause a nuisance to nearby residents and shall be subject to yearly checks from the Street Scene, Environmental Enforcement Team. 40. Dispersal policy to be provided to and approved by the Anti-Social Behaviour and Environmental Team. 41. No incoming deliveries or disposal of waste/emptying of glass bottles shall take place between 21:00hours and 08:00 hours. 42. An incident book shall be kept at the premises and made available to the police or responsible authority. 43. A direct telephone number for the manager at the premises shall always be publicly available whilst the premises are open. This telephone number is to be made available to residents and businesses in the vicinity. 44. During the hours of operation of the premises, the licence holder shall ensure sufficient measures are in place to remove and prevent litter or waste arising or accumulating from customers in the area immediately outside the premises, and that this area shall be swept and or washed, and litter and sweepings collected and stored in accordance with the approved refuse storage arrangements by close of business. 45. No collections of waste or recycling materials (including bottles) from the premises shall take place between (21.00) and (08.00) on the following day. The Protection of Children from Harm 46.The DPS will take full responsibility to ensure that all staff training is documented and to include obligations under the Licensing Act 2003, offences under the Act, underage sales, proxy sales, sales of alcohol to drunks, awareness and application of policies particular to the premise and with a comprehensive knowledge of Challenge 25. Where the only acceptable forms of identification are recognised photographic identification cards, such as a driving licence, Passport or proof of age card with the PASS Hologram. 47.Training is to be fully documented and refreshed every six months. The training Records will be presented to an authorised officer or the Police upon request. 48.All children under the age of 18 shall be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times whilst on the premises . 49.A challenge 25 policy will be in force, where any person looking under the age of 25 shall be asked to prove their age when attempting to purchase alcohol or age restricted items. Signs to this effect will be displayed at the premises. Challenge 25 posters will be displayed where alcohol is sold. 50.The only acceptable ID will be those with photographic identification documents, including passport, photo-card, driving license or proof of age card bearing the PASS hologram. 51.The premises licence holder will ensure that staff are trained regularly as appropriate in respect to the Licensing Act 2003 legislation, staff to be trained regularly in underage sales prevention.

LICENSING ACT 2003 Section 24 PREMISES LICENCE Premi ses Licence Number: Part 1 – Premises Details Where the licence is time limited, the dates - N/A Licensable activities authorised by the licence - (a) Supply of alcohol (b) Live music (Indoors Only) (c) Recorded Music (Outdoors Sunday to Thursday until 22:00) (Friday to Saturday until 23:00) (d) Performance of dance (Indoors Only) (e) Late night refreshment Postal Address of Premises or, if none, Ordnance Survey map reference or description - Princ e of Wales 1 Harlington Road Post Town - Hillingdon Postcode – UB8 3HX Telephone number – This Premises Licence has been issued by Daniel Ferrer on behalf of the Licensing Authority, London Borough of Hillingdon, Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW Signature: Date: 11th May 2023 MAU029895 Appendix 3 Page 2 The opening hours of the premises - Sunday to Thursday - 10:00 – 23:30 Friday to Saturday – 10:00 – 00:30 Where the licence authorises supplies of alcohol whether these are on and/or off supplies - On and Off supplies Part 2 Name, (registered) address, telephone number and e-mail (where relevant) of holder of Premises Licence - Game Measure Ltd 23A Kenilworth Gardens Hayes UB4 0AW Registered number of holder, for example company number, charity number (where applicable) 14031010 The times the licence authorises the carrying out of licensable activities – The sale of alcohol by retail Sunday to Thursday between 10.00 hours and 23.00 Hours Friday and Saturday between 10.00 hours and 00:00 hours the following day Live Music Recorded Music & Performance of Dance Sunday to Thursday between 10.00 hours and 23.00 hours Friday and Saturday between 10.00 and 00:00 Late night refreshment Friday to Saturday 23.00 hours and 00.00 hours Page 4 Annex 1 – Mandatory Conditions Alcohol 1. No sale/supply of alcohol shall be made when there is no Designated Premises Supervisor in respect of the premises licence 2. No sale/supply of alcohol shall be made when the Designated Premises Supervisor does not hold a Personal Licence or when his/her Personal Licence is suspended 3. Every sale/supply of alcohol under the premises licence shall be made, or authorised, by a person who holds a Personal Licence 4. (1) The responsible person shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that staff on relevant premises do not carry out, arrange or participate in any irresponsible promotions in relation to the premises. (2) In this paragraph, an irresponsible promotion means any one or more of the following activities, or substantially similar activities, carried on for the purpose of encouraging the sale or supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises in a manner which carries a significant risk of leading or contributing to crime and disorder, prejudice to public safety, public nuisance, or harm to children– (a) games or other activities which require or encourage, or are designed to require or encourage, individuals to– (i) drink a quantity of alcohol within a time limit (other than to drink alcohol sold or supplied on the premises before the cessation of the period in which the responsible person is authorised to sell or supply alcohol), or (ii) drink as much alcohol as possible (whether within a time limit or otherwise); (b) provision of unlimited or unspecified quantities of alcohol free or for a fixed or discounted fee to the public or to a group defined by a particular characteristic (other than any promotion or discount available to an individual in respect of alcohol for consumption at a table meal, as defined in section 159 of the Act); (c) provision of free or discounted alcohol or any other thing as a prize to encourage or reward the purchase and consumption of alcohol over a period of 24 hours or less; (d) provision of free or discounted alcohol in relation to the viewing on the premises of a sporting event, where that provision is dependent on– (i) the outcome of a race, competition or other event or process, or (ii) the likelihood of anything occurring or not occurring; (e) selling or supplying alcohol in association with promotional posters or flyers on, or in the vicinity of, the premises which can reasonably be considered to condone, encourage or glamorise anti -social behaviour or to refer to the effects of drunkenness in any favourable manner. 5. The responsible person shall ensure that no alcohol is dispensed directly by one person into the mouth of another (other than where that other person is unable to drink without assistance by reason of a disability). Page 5 6. The responsible person shall ensure that free tap water is provided on request to customers where it is reasonably available. 7. (1) The premises licence holder or club premises certificate holder shall ensure that an age verification policy applies to the premises in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol. (2) The policy must require individuals who appear to the responsible person to be under 18 years of age (or such older age as may be specified in the policy) to produce on request, before being served alcohol, identification bearing their photograph, date of birth and a holographic mark. 8. The responsible person shall ensure that– (a) where any of the following alcoholic drinks is sold or supplied for consumption on the premises (other than alcoholic drinks sold or supplied having been made up in advance ready for sale or supply in a securely closed container) it is available to customers in the following measures– (i) beer or cider: ½ pint; (ii) gin, rum, vodka or whisky: 25 ml or 35 ml; and (iii) still wine in a glass: 125 ml; and (b) customers are made aware of the availability of these measures. Page 6 Annex 2– Conditions consistent with the operating Schedule The Licence Holder shall ensure that the following licence conditions are fully complied with. Conditions attached following Licensing Sub Committee on 11 th April 2023 General Conditions 1. The opening hours between Sunday and Thursday shall be between 1000 hours and 2330 hours with the sale of alcohol and the provision of late-night refreshment on the premises until 2300 hours. The opening hours on Friday’s and Saturdays shall be between 1000 hours and 0030 hours with the provision of the sale of alcohol and the provision of late-night refreshment on the premises until 0000 hours. 2. The provision of regulated entertainment consisting of live music, recorded music and performance of dance is permitted to take place inside the premises between Sunday and Thursday until 2300 hours and on Friday’s and Saturdays until 0000 hours. 3. There shall be no live music or performance of dance taking place in the external area of the premises. The provision of recorded music may only take place in the external area of the premises between Sunday and Thursday until 2200 hours and on Friday’s and Saturdays until 2300 hours. 4. Save in the case of an emergency i.e. a sudden serious and dangerous event or situation which needs immediate action to deal with, Mr Mohamed Hussain ABOUZEID, shall not be permitted to enter the area of operation within the licensed premises whilst it is open to the public on any day. Nor shall he be employed by, or act on behalf of the Premises or the Premises Licence Holder in any capacity whatsoever whether directly or indirectly or provide any services for the Premises (directly or indirectly and whether for reward or otherwise). The Prevention of Crime and Disorder 5. A record shall be kept detailing all refused sales of alcohol. The record must include date and time of the refused sale and the name of the member of staff who refused the sale. The record shall be made available to for inspection at the premises by the Police and authorised officers of the Council at all times whilst the premises are open. 6. An incident book shall be kept at the premises, and made available to the police or authorised council officers, which will record the following: a) All crimes reported b) Lost property c) All ejections of customers d) Any complaints received e) Any incidents of disorder f) Any seizure of drugs or offensive weapons g) Any faults in the CCTV h) Any refusal in the sale of alcohol i) Any visit made by a relevant authority or emergency services 7. The premises license holder will ensure that all staff are trained commensurate with Page 7 their roles at the premises in: a) The Licensing Act 2003, responsibilities in supporting the four key objectives. b) Dealing with incidents and the prevention of crime and disorder c) Sale of alcohol (to underage persons, drunks etc.) d) Crime Scene Preservation e) Effects of drunkenness and how to prevent drunkenness on premises and support the Licensing objectives. f) Welfare and Vulnerability Engagement g) ‘Ask for Angela’ Scheme 8. Notices will be prominently displayed by the entry/exit door and point of sale (as appropriate) advising customers: a) That CCTV & challenge 25 are in operation; b) Advising customers of the provisions of the licensing act regarding underage & proxy sales; c) Of the permitted hours for licensable activities & the opening times of the premises; d) To respect residents, leave quietly, not to loiter outside the premises or in the vicinity and to dispose of litter legally. e) ‘Ask for Angela’ scheme 9. Staff shall be trained in dealing with disorder and staff training records to be kept at the premises available for inspection by the Police and authorised officers of the Council. 10. In the event that a serious assault is committed on the premises (or appears to have been committed) the management will immediately ensure that: a) The police (and, where appropriate, the London Ambulance Service) are called without delay; b) The crime scene is preserved so as to enable a full forensic investigation to be carried out by the police; and c) Such other measures are taken (as appropriate) to fully protect the safety of all persons present on the premises 11. All training shall be signed, dated and a copy of such records will be available for inspection by Police and local authority enforcement officers. 12. All drinking vessels in which drinks are served shall be of strengthened glass (tempered glassware) in a design whereby in the event of breakage, the glass will fragment and no sharp edges are left. Alternatively, plastic type drinking vessels to above breakage specifications may be used. 13. On Friday’s and Saturdays there shall be a minimum of 2 door supervisors on duty from 1900 until 30 minutes after closing. 14. All Patrons entering the premises 6pm on Friday’s, Saturday’s and UK Bank Holiday’s shall be required to have their identity verified via the ID scanner machine. 15. There shall be a register of all door staff on duty; signed by the door staff, recording their SIA numbers, start and end time of working shift. This register shall be kept at the premises available for inspection by the Police and authorised officers of the Council. 16. The Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS), a personal licence holder or trained member of staff nominated in writing by the DPS shall be on duty at all times. Page 8 17. The premises shall install and maintain a comprehensive CCTV system covering both the interior and exterior of the premises will be installed to current Metropolitan Police/Home Office standards and shall continually record whilst the premises are open for licensable activities and during all times when customers remain on the premises. a) It shall be capable of taking a head and shoulders shot of persons entering the premises, of recording images to an evidential standard in any light and be capable of storing images for a minimum of 31 days. b) At least one member of staff trained to operate the CCTV system and download images shall be on duty at all times. Footage shall be shown to the police and screenshots provided to them on request. Copies of downloaded images shall be provided to the police on a USB stick, CD or other acceptable means as soon as possible and in any case within 24 hours of the request. 18. Any CCTV breakdown or system failure will be notified to the Police and Local Authority immediately & remedied as soon as practicable. Repair records / invoices shall be kept on site for at least 12 months and be readily available to be viewed by all authorised persons upon request. 19. In the event that there is a failure in the CCTV system there shall be no sale of alcohol until system has been restored as per the minimum requirements of the Metropolitan Police Service. 20. Customers shall only consume alcohol which has been purchased from the premises. 21. All staff members should be checked to ensure they have the right to work in the UK. These checks should be made available upon requests to all responsible authorities. All associated ‘entitlement to work’ documents: a) must be logged and kept on the premises for the duration of the employment; and b) must be retained for a minimum of 12 months after employment has ceased. Protection of Children from Harm 22. All children under the age of 18 shall be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times whilst on the premises. 23. A challenge 25 policy will be in force, where any person looking under the age of 25 shall be asked to prove their age when attempting to purchase alcohol or age restricted items. Signs to this effect will be displayed at the premises. Challenge 25 posters will be displayed where alcohol is sold. 24. The only acceptable ID will be those with photographic identification documents, including passport, photo-card, driving license or proof of age card bearing the PASS hologram. 25. The premises licence holder will ensure that staff are trained regularly as appropriate in respect to the Licensing Act 2003 legislation, staff to be trained regularly in underage sales prevention. 26. All staff authorised to sell alcohol will be trained in the Challenge 25 scheme and this training will be documented to include the date the training was given, the name of the Page 9 person who gave the training, the person who received the training and signatures by both trainer and trainee. 27. A sign stating "No proof of age - No sale" shall be displayed at the point of sale. 28. All staff who work at the till will be trained for their role on induction and be given refresher training every six months. Written training records will be kept for each staff member and be produced to police and authorised council officers on request. Training will include identifying persons under 25, making a challenge, acceptable proof of age and checking it, making and recording a refusal, avoiding conflict and responsible alcohol retailing. Public Safety 29. A fire risk assessment and emergency plan will be prepared and regularly reviewed. All staff will receive appropriate fire safety training and refresher training. 30. The premises maximum capacity shall be limited to 154 patrons. The Prevention of Public Nuisance 31. Notices shall be displayed requesting customers to leave the premises quietly from the premises. Staff/SIA licensed door supervisors shall also request patrons leave the premises quietly and without engaging in any anti-social behaviour. 32. Appropriate signage will be displayed, in a prominent position informing customers that they are being recorded on CCTV. 33. No Patrons shall be permitted to use the external area of the premises after 2300hours between Sunday to Thursday and 0000 hours on a Friday and Saturday. 34. There shall be no admittance or re-admittance to the premises after 2200 hours on any day save for patrons being permitted to temporarily leave the premises to smoke. 35. Patrons permitted to leave the premises temporarily to smoke shall be restricted to a designated smoking area defined as (the front of the premises) and limited to (5) persons at any one time. 36. No noise generated on the premises, or equipment, shall emanate from the premises nor vibration be transmitted through the structure of the premises which gives rise to a nuisance. 37. There shall be no amplified noise/music or speakers permitted in the external area of the premises. 38. Noise limiters shall be in use to ensure that any noise emanating from the TV does not cause a nuisance to nearby residents. 39. Dispersal policy to be provided to and approved by the Anti-Social Behaviour and Environmental Team. 40. No incoming deliveries or disposal of waste/emptying of glass bottles shall take place between 21:00hours and 08:00 hours. 41. An incident book shall be kept at the premises and made available to the police or responsible authority. 42. Hourly noise patrols during Regulated Entertainment with a record kept of noise patrols Page 10 to be kept at the premises available for inspection by the Anti-Social Behaviour and Environmental Team. 43. A contact number for the premises shall be made available if required upon request to the police, any other responsible authority or any local resident to express any concerns caused by the operation of the premises. Any complaints and the outcome will be recorded in the incident book. Annex 3 – Conditions attached after a hearing by the licensing authority Annex 4 – Plans The Prince of Wales The licensed areas of the premises as detailed on the drawing annexed hereto:- Licensing Service registered plan number 2281/23 Drawing number P/HBS/315 15 th August 2022

Representation Form from Interested Parties (Please read notes on reverse before completing) Your details (See notes 2 & 3); Your Name Cllr Ekta Gohil Your residential address Your email address egohil@hillingdon.gov.uk Your phone number The name of the body or organisation you represent Colham and Cowley Councillor. About the pr emises; Name of the premises you are making a representation about Prince of Wales/ Sahara City Address of the premises you are making a representation about 1 Harlington Road, Hillingdon, UB8 3HX The Licen sing Objectives (See note 4); Licensing Objective Reasons for your representation and any supporting evidence Please tick;  Prevention of Crime/Disorder  Prevention of Public Nuisance  Protection of Children From Harm  Public Safety Prevention of Crime and Disorder This premises has a long-standing and well-documented history of contributing to anti-social behaviour (ASB) and crime in the area. Prior to the current management taking over in April 2023, the premises had its licence revoked due to serious concerns, including: -Sales of alcohol to underage individuals -Frequent anti-social behaviour, fights, and disturbances -Significant police and council involvement While the applicant claims a clean record since May 2023, residents and local stakeholders have continued to raise concerns regarding late-night disorder associated with the venue, especially in the surrounding streets. As of early 2025, it is widely believed by residents of Harlington Road and Uxbridge Road that the venue is not complying with key conditions of its current licence, specifically the requirement to operate ID scanning (face scanners) from 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays, which has not been observed in regular operation. The Metropolitan Police and the Council's Licensing Sub- Committee previously refused a variation application in June 2024 due to ongoing concerns about the premises' potential to generate crime and disorder. Despite proposed new conditions in this application, I do not believe insufficient evidence that robust enforcement or cultural change has taken place on-site. Appendix Four Given this track record and continued local unease, it is wholly inappropriate for the venue to be open until 12:30am or 1:30am, especially without meaningful compliance enforcement. A suitable timing would be in line with the Vine Pub opposite. Prevention of Public Nuisance Residents have historically suffered significant noise disruption from this premises — including loud music, patrons shouting in the street, and general late-night disturbances. These issues persist and are exacerbated by the venue’s proximity to residential areas. Noise is especially problematic after 11pm, when the surrounding streets are quieter. The presence of an outdoor garden area and recorded music intensifies this impact. Although the applicant proposes limiting outdoor use after 11pm, previous promises have not been upheld, and enforcement has been lacking. Additionally, public littering and loitering from patrons exiting the premises late at night continues to be an issue, affecting quality of life for nearby residents and generating more work for the Council’s Street Scene Enforcement team. Public Safety Given the history of fights, drunkenness, and ASB, there are public safety concerns that remain unaddressed. Although the applicant has included standard safety conditions (CCTV, staff training, emergency exits), compliance remains questionable, and trust is low in their ability to self-regulate, especially into the early hours of the morning. In addition, there are worries that the venue may exceed safe capacity during busy evenings, especially given its late proposed hours. Any such risk is heightened by the location’s history of disorder and the previous need for police intervention. The outcome you are seeking from the Licensing Authority (See note 6); I request that the Licensing Authority reject the variation application and instead restrict the terminal hour for licensable activity to 11pm Sunday to Thursday, and midnight on Friday and Saturday, with premises to be fully closed to the public no later than 30 minutes after these times. This will allow for winding down while preserving residents’ rights to peace, safety, and quiet enjoyment of their homes. Signed: .........Cllr Ekta Gohil........................................................ Date: ..................27/03/2025......................................... Notes: 1) All representations must be submitted before the conclusion of the 28 day consultation period. This will be advertised on the public notices and also on the Councils website. 2) Persons who may make representation include; persons who reside near to the premises to which the application relates and who are likely to be affected by licensable activities; residents associations who are representing residents who reside near to the application premises; Ward Councillors representing their constituents; any person who lives or works in the area and has concerns about the application premises. 3) Please note that representations cannot be anonymous. Copies of all representations will be published in any Committee papers and will be sent to all persons involved with the hearing including the applicant. If you have concerns about the use of your information and would like to discuss this further, please contact one of our Licensing Officers for a discussion, on the contact details below. 4) In order to be considered 'relevant', the representation must relate to one or more of the 'Licensing Objectives'. These objectives are; a) Prevention of Crime/Disorder - This relates to any criminal activity, disorder or anti -social behaviour related to the application premises. b) Prevention of Public Nuisance - This relates to noise nuisance and vibration, litter, noxious smells, light pollution. c) Protection of Children from harm - This relates to the protection of children whilst on the application premises. d) Public Safety - This relates to the physical condition of the premises and the safety features provided for members of the public such as; fire safety, health & safety. 5) Upon submitting a representation, it is expected that you will attend the Licensing Sub- Committee hearing to deliver your representation verbally and answer any queries that the Committee may have. If you are unable to attend, your written representation will be considered. 6) You may wish to suggest an outcome to the Licensing Sub- Committee ie. grant the application with extra conditions; grant the application with fewer hours/activities; reject the application. Please note that the Licensing Sub-Committee will only make reasonable and proportionate decisions based upon the evidence they are presented with, and in line with the laws and regulations governing Licensing Hearings. 7) You may continue on separate sheets of paper if necessary and you may also attach any evidence which supports your representation. 8) Please submit all completed forms to: The Licensing Officer Regulatory Services London Borough of Hillingdon Civic Centre High Street Uxbridge, UB8 1UW licensing@hillingdon.gov.uk Tel - 01895 277433 www.hillingdon.gov.uk/licensing From: Cllr Roy Chamdal To: Lois King; Cllr Ekta Gohil; Cllr Shehryar Ahmad-Wallana Subject: Re: Prince of Wales, 1 Harlington Road, Uxbridge - Licensing Appeal Date: 28 March 2025 18:41:34 Attachments: image001.png Good day Lois, I would like to register my objection to this application . I believe the proposed closing times will create a public nuisance with residential properties in close proximity to the licensed premises.With late closing times , I believe nuisance attracted by large groups of people both entering and exiting the licensed premises will increase significantly. This premises has directly affected parking issues in the surrounding area and the noise generated by the external entertainment is still a cause of concern. I feel conditions placed on these premises will not negate issues which they will cause. Regards Cllr Roy Chamdal Sent from Outlook for iOS

Appendix Five © Crown copyright and database rights 2020 Ordnance Survey 100019283 / 0 0.050.025 km Map Notes Highways Browser © Crown copyright and database rights 2021 Ordnance Survey 100019283. Prince of Wales PH Uxbridge Road Harlington Road © Crown copyright and database rights 2020 Ordnance Survey 100019283 / 0 0.250.125 km Map Notes Highways Browser © Crown copyright and database rights 2021 Ordnance Survey 100019283. Prince of Wales PH Specialist Off Licence The Vine The Red Lion Discount Food & Wine

D ispersal Policy P rince of Wales, UXBRIDGE I ntroduction: Th is Dispersal Policy is not to be confused with the emergency evacuation procedure. The D ispersal Procedure is designed to make the maximum contribution by exercising pro -active measures, towards and at the end of trading, to move customers from the venue and its immediate area in a swift and orderly manner, so as to cause minimum disturbance in relation to potential nuisance, antisocial behaviour, and crime. ME THOD: Ba r Management: 1. D uring the last 30 minutes of trading, bar service points will be reduced with staff being reassigned to glass collection, tidy up, and preparing for customer departure. 2. S taff reassigned to glass collection in the last 30 mins will actively remind patrons the premises is closing and encourage them to make their way. 3. V olume levels of music or television will be reduced noticeably, and incrementally, and the type of music played will be relaxed and slow. 4. Li ghting levels will be incrementally and obviously increased to encourage the gradual dispersal of patrons during the last half hour of trading and during the drinking-up period. 5. A nnouncements will be made at 10 min intervals during the last half hour of tradi ng r eminding customers of the end of service and asking them to leave quietly and to respect neighbours. 6. C lear and prominent notices will be placed at the exits requesting exiting customers to leave quietly and to respect neighbours and their property. If necessary, Security staff will use the signs as a reference/reminder to highlight to customers as they leave. D oor Supervision – When On Duty: Door supervisors in high-visibility jackets or vests will: • actively and politely encourage customers to drink-up and progress to the exit towards the l atter part of drinking-up time, or game start time; • draw the attention of exiting customers to the notices in the foyer and ask them to be considerate; Appendix 6 • ensure the removal of all drinking vessels from any customer who attempts to leave the venue carrying any. • actively encourage customers move away from the area immediately outside the venue; • at the end of trading, direct customers to the nearest taxi ranks or other transportation away from the area. Prior to and during closing, SIA registered Security Staff will: a. gradually be reassigned outside duties to maintain a strong presence outside in the immediate vicinity of the premises and b. encourage customers leave the premises in a swift and orderly manner. As the exit opens directly onto a main junction bordered by public highway on both sides, Security Staff will supervise. Door supervisors will remain outside the premises until all patrons have left the immediate vicinity. Private Hire Cars Arrangement: Private Hire and Taxi company telephone numbers will be made available to customers who wish to book transport home. Training Training at all levels will be conducted to ensure full understanding and implementation of the venues specific Dispersal Procedure by the SIA Security Staff assigned to work at the premises. Banning CCTV and data from ID Scan will be used to identify any individuals who cause or take part in ASB or are responsible for causing disturbance or complaints. Individuals will be warned that a repeat occurrence will result them being banned from the premises for no less than 6 months.

C rime & ASB Data in the vicinity of the Prince of Wales P/H 1, Harlington Road, UXBRIDGE UB8 3HX Source: Police.UK Crime Mapper Appendix 7 Sep 2024 Oct 2024 Nov 2024 Dec 2024 Jan 2025 Feb 2025 S182 Guidance: Para 2.27 “Beyond the immediate area surrounding the premises, these are matters for the personal responsibility of individuals under the law. An individual who engages in ASB [etc] is accountable in their own right. ” Localised Stats to UB3 8HX: Month ASB Vehicle Crime Damage Public Order Violent/ Sexual Drugs Other Total Sep 24 3 3 Oct 24 2 2 3 Nov 24 0 Dec 24 1 1 Jan 25 1 1 1 3 Feb 25 3 3 Total 3 0 6 0 4 1 0 13 13 incidents over 6 months = Average of 2.17 incidents pcm Average of 1 incident every 13.77 days ASB = One Incident every 2 months Damage = One incident every month Violent/Sexual = One Incident every 44 days Drugs = Two incidents per year on average

Statement of Truth My name is Jan HOPPER and I am the nearest neighbour to the Prince of Wales Public House at 1, Harlington Road, UXBRIDGE UB8 3HX. I bought a house 25 years ago , right next to this pub and I live at No 3. I think the pub has been a pub for about 100 years, and there is nobody living around here who cannot remember there not being a pub here. This pub has been under new management for a couple of years maybe. I know the Manager as ‘Karim’ and he ’s been very good, and diligent in running the place properly. The current management are a massive improvement on previous regimes. It ’s been a good a ddition to the neighbourhood. The pub operates as a restaurant bar. The outside area is partially covered and used as a shisha bar, and this is where most people sit and eat. This actually backs onto my garden. Sometimes there is a televised sports event screened. Any pub creates an amount of noise . The noise from this pub comes from people leaving and using the car park – that is inevitable. However, I would say that the noise is not excessive and causes no nuisance to me as the nearest neighbour. I understand that people living in the flats opposite have had an issue with noise from the pub, but it has never affected me as this level o f noise is at an acceptable level. Perhaps the staff could manage the dispersal from the pub a little more proactively? Personally I do not find it an issue at all. Yes, there is inevitably some noise but it is not excessive. This is a Statement of Truth. S igned: …………………………………………………………. D ated: 6th April 2025 Appendix 8