2nd February 2020
Please protect the character of Shepherd’s Bush Market and submit an objection to the Alcohol Licence Application 2019/02017/LAPR
Dear Shepherd’s Bush Market Community & Supporters,
It is the view of the Shepherd’s Bush Market Tenants’ Association (SBMTA) that the actions of the landlord – Orion Shepherd’s Bush Market Ltd. and their managing agent known as U+I Group Plc. are eroding the character and tradition of Shepherd’s Bush Market and are threatening the livelihoods of the long-standing market businesses.
U+I Group Plc. have endorsed the new tenancy of ‘Hawks Nest’ to occupy the premise 190 Railway Arches, Shepherds Bush Market London W12 8DF and the Shepherd’s Bush Market land located behind the market arches 186 to 191, referred to by U+I Group Plc. as ‘Market Yard’.
Subsequently the applicant – Mr. Frazer Timmerman of ‘Hawks Nest’ is applying to the Hammersmith & Fulham Council to acquire an alcohol licence for the ‘Hawks Nest’ tenancy.
The applicant is seeking:
§ The supply of alcohol on the premises from Monday to Sunday from 12:00 to 00:00.
§ The playing of amplified music from Monday to Sunday from 12:00 to 00:00.
§ The Performance of live music from Monday to Sunday from 12:00 to 00:00.
§ Trading hours for Arch 190 from Monday to Sunday from 12:00 to 00:30
§ Trading hours for the outdoor area named Market Yard from 12:00 to 22:30
The application claims that as the kitchen will be in an outdoor space, the applicant does not envisage having an extraction fan system and therefore all fumes will be dispersed directly into the atmosphere.
The Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s reference for this alcohol licence application is 2019/02017/LAPR and the Case Officer is Sophia Barrett
To view the application please click on the below link:
https://public-access.lbhf.gov.uk/online-applications/licencingApplicationDetails.do?keyVal=Q1L1RCBIKQE00&activeTab=summary
The SBMTA passionately asks for the community and all of the Shepherd’s Bush Market supporters to each submit an objection to the alcohol licence application 2019/02017/LAPR by either writing to the Hammersmith & Fulham Council, Town Hall, King Street, London W6 9JU or sending an email to licensing@lbhf.gov.uk
All objections must be submitted before 4 PM on Wednesday 5th February 2020.
The landlord of Shepherd’s Bush Market - Orion Shepherd’s Bush Market Ltd. and their managing agent - U+I Group Plc. have recently flooded Shepherd’s Bush Market with catering businesses causing detriment to the long-standing market cafes and limiting the potential diversity within Shepherd’s Bush Market.
It is feared that this application for the Hawks Nest to sell alcohol late into the night may be part of U+I Group Plc.’s long term ambition to turn the Shepherd’s Bush Market area into a plethora of clubs and bars, operating late into the night, seven days a week.
The Shepherd’s Bush Market Community is most concerned about this alcohol application and view U+I Group Plc.’s ambitions and actions as potentially devastating to the long-standing Shepherd’s Bush Market businesses.
Below are just 10 reasons that one may be included when submitting an objection to this licencing application 2019/02017/LAPR
1) Saturation Zone For Licensed Premises
The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Council took the important step (in the view of local residents and the market community), some years ago to designate the Shepherds Bush Town Centre as a Saturation Zone within its Cumulative Impact Policy, because of the overload of alcohol related premises within the Town Centre, and the impact of the alcohol economy on the key factors.
The essence of the Policy indicates that there should be no increase in the number of premises serving Alcohol. (i.e. a new outlet should be one that was replacing an existing outlet).
It is viewed that this policy alone should command the refusal of this licensing application.
2) Operators of The Alcohol Outlet
Operators of alcohol & entertainment premises generally have little control over the behaviour of patrons on the public highway or public areas surrounding their premises, bars & clubs may have requirements for door supervisors, who often have minimum effect on problematic crowds.
As the applicant that may wish to distribute alcohol within Market Yard or Arch 190, the patrons could purchase alcohol and wonder beyond the alcohol distributor’s ability to control or monitor their customers.
There is further concern that customers from Arch 190 and the Market Yard purchasing alcohol may wander still drinking alcohol or drunk into Shepherd’s Bush Market or onto the Goldhawk Road. This, in turn, may cause additional negative repercussions, disturbance, and detriment to surrounding businesses and locals.
There is considerable concern regarding the efficiency of the security/door supervisors, and the management of the Hawks Nest. It should be noted that the management of Shepherd’s Bush Market known as U+I Group Plc. may only be present up until 4 PM from Monday to Saturday, and maybe completely absent from the market throughout the evening into the night every evening and absent all day on Sundays.
3) Police Patrols
It is felt that the Police in the Shepherd’s Bush Area perform an excellent service, yet their resources may be spread thinner than they might like, and subsequently, police patrols through the Goldhawk Road, New Shepherd’s Bush Market and Shepherd’s Bush Market are less frequent than one would hope for. There is logical concern that the sale of alcohol within Shepherd’s Bush Market may place further compromise on Police Services time.
The Goldhawk Road area is already viewed as a difficult and problematic location with criminal and antisocial behaviour and this application should be refused on the potential repercussion that may arise.
4) Noise and Nuisance
It is felt that residents have enough experience of noise and nuisance of crowds, whether on foot or using cars, congregating by licensed premises and night cafes around Shepherds Bush Green, to recognize that granting of an entertainment and alcohol licence to Arch 190 and the open area named Market Yard, may present further upset to both residential neighbours and the valued market traders within Shepherd’s Bush Market.
5) Shepherd’s Bush Market Opening Hours
The Market Opening Hours of Shepherd’s Bush Market is stated within the leases as 0630 hours to 1900 hours Monday to Saturday. Outside of these hours Shepherd’s Bush Market should be securely locked providing no entrance or exit. Failure to abide by this Market Opening Hours may be viewed as a breach of covenant by the landlord.
The operation of Arch 190 and Market Yard beyond 1900 Hours (7PM) seven days a week may increase the potential risk of crime, vandalism, and fire to the Shepherd’s Bush Market area.
The operation of Arch 190 and Market Yard beyond 1900 Hours (7PM) seven days a week may unfairly compromise the Shepherd’s Bush Market services and inflate the Service Charge Expenditure, causing financial detriment to the Shepherd’s Bush Market businesses.
6) Fire & Crime Procedures
The landlord of Shepherd’s Bush Market known as Orion Shepherd’s Bush Market Ltd. and their managing agent, known as U+I Group Plc.,has sought dependence on the market traders to implement fire and emergency procedures, as well as requesting for traders to notify the police in the event of criminal activities, however, the absence of the market traders outside of the trading hours of 6.30 AM to 7 PM Monday to Saturday, may leave a deficiency or lacking in preventative measures. Subsequently, threat of fire, emergency or criminal occurrences may be more likely if Shepherd’s Bush Market is not securely locked when the majority of the traders are not trading, or/and if Arch 190 and the Market Yard are permitted to operate outside of the Market Opening Hours of 0630 Hours to 1900 Hours, Monday to Saturday.
7) Parking
The 106 Year Old Shepherds Bush Market, and New Shepherd’s Bush Market (West of Shepherd’s Bush Market) has no dedicated car parking.
Any customers using cars or motorcycles must park in neighbouring streets, notably within Zone G, including Pennard Road and Lime Grove.
Increased activity in the latter part of the day and night may cause a nuisance to residents with valid local Zone G parking permits, displacing them, and adding to noise and pollution by the frequent movement of additional vehicles into neighbouring streets.
Additional vehicles may represent an obstruction to the free flow of traffic.
An increase in vehicle movement, particularly the starting and stopping of cars, with car radio systems blaring (especially in warmer weather when car drivers tend to drive or sit with windows open) will cause a demonstrable adverse impact on local
residential premises.
8) Litter
Litter associated with entertainment premises is a major issue around Shepherds Bush, where now we see frequent signs of pest infestation (including mice, rats, pigeons, cockroaches & urban foxes).
Operators of drink and food premises, may generally have no control over how patrons dispose of litter once they leave the trader’s outlet, and generally may not care,
as they consider street litter a council problem, with the net result that council tax- paying residents are subsidizing an alcohol business by the council collecting its discarded packaging, bottles, cans and litter.
9) The Protection Of Children From Harm
There may be a risk that younger persons, and minors, will be part of groups of patrons attracted to Arch 190 and the Market Yard premises, and
influenced by lifestyle factors exhibited by older patrons.
Minors can be exposed to unwelcome influences, from drinking, smoking, possibly drugs, and the risk of gang culture of younger groups that gravitate to the location.
Any lack of management at all times from the operator of the business may raise the concern of the monitoring of underage drinking.
10) Protection For The Shepherd’s Bush Market Character and its Visitors
Public safety becomes an issue if innocent customers visiting Shepherd’s Bush Market or market traders feel intimidated by patrons due to drinking alcohol over lengthy trading hours.
High noise pollution levels emitting from Arch 190 and Market Yard, crowds conjugating at entrances, and increased disorder may attract thieves, pickpockets, shoplifters, and beggars. All of these elements may be damaging to the Shepherd’s Bush Market area and could cause great unease particularly for the very young and elderly.
The businesses of Shepherd’s Bush Market have worked tirelessly over the decades to create Shepherd’s Bush Market into a family destination, welcoming all ages, cultures, and ethnicities.
The traditional unique character of Shepherd’s Bush Market is something that should be protected and cared for.
The proposal to incite the consumption of alcohol through the day and into the late hours of the night will not contribute to the betterment of the character of the area and may deter valued Shepherd’s Bush Market customers from visiting, causing a negative effect on the local area.
Please remember that together we can protect and cradle our community and make a difference before it is too late. Please submit objection to the alcohol licence application 2019/02017/LAPR by either writing to the Hammersmith & Fulham Council, Town Hall, King Street, London W6 9JU or sending an email to licensing@lbhf.gov.uk before 4 PM on Wednesday 5th February 2020.
Many thanks,
Best wishes,
The Shepherd’s Bush Market Tenants’ Association