Ponders End Community Venue Gets Alcohol Licence
Enfield Council grants licence to Turkish association for member-organised events at Queensway venue.
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Enfield Council has granted an alcohol licence to a Turkish community association in Ponders End. The venue, Ingiltere Tavla Koyu Sosyal Dayanisma Dernegi, can now sell alcohol during member-organised events. The decision was made by the local authority’s licensing subcommittee.
The association, which describes itself as a 'social solidarity' organisation, has approximately 480 members across London. The Queensway building has a maximum capacity of just over 200 seats. Hiring of the venue will be restricted to members, with table service only.
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Conditions and Objectors' Concerns
The licence is subject to several conditions designed to address concerns raised by objectors. These concerns included potential traffic issues, littering, and misuse of bins by venue users. The applicant agreed to implement traffic management plans and provide a supervised smoking area for up to seven people.
Further conditions state that children must be supervised by an adult when outside the premises. A duty manager, committee member, or authorised staff must discourage attendees from congregating outside after events. Organisers must also be reachable by phone during and for at least 30 minutes after events.
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Robert Sutherland, a consultant solicitor for the application, stated that the venue is a non-profit community centre providing events and activities for adults and children. He clarified that there was no intention to allow non-affiliated members of the public to hire the venue, describing it as a regulated place for specific events like birthday parties and wakes.
Kenan Yildirim, who will serve as the designated premises supervisor, informed the licensing committee about the organisation's services for eligible members of the Turkish community, including elderly individuals and children with learning disabilities. The venue is located at Unit 13 C-D of Queensway Industrial Estate.
Senior Conservative councillor Michael Rye, who chaired the committee meeting, announced the licence was granted in part, subject to the agreed conditions. The applicant also stated that weekly rubbish collections would be introduced to prevent littering.
Questions this report answers
+What will the venue be allowed to do with the alcohol licence?
The licence permits the Turkish association to sell alcohol during member-organised events at the Queensway venue. This means drinks can only be served to members and their guests, with table service required. The events must be restricted to the association’s 480 members.
+Who will supervise the venue when alcohol is served?
Kenan Yildirim has been named the designated premises supervisor for the venue. He will oversee events where alcohol is sold and ensure the licence conditions are followed. The role includes managing safety and compliance during member-organised gatherings.
+What concerns did objectors raise about the licence?
Objectors were worried about potential traffic issues, littering, and misuse of bins near the venue. The association agreed to traffic management plans and weekly rubbish collections to address these concerns. A supervised smoking area was also introduced to manage outdoor use.
+What rules apply to children attending events at the venue?
Children must be supervised by an adult when outside the premises. The venue’s licence also requires organisers to discourage attendees from gathering outside after events. These rules aim to ensure safety and reduce disruption in the surrounding area.
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