APPENDIX A

Dear Sir/Madame,

I am writing to you to attach this cover letter to my application for varying the premises licence at 86 Preston Street in Brighton. I am aware that this is somewhat near the border of the cumulative impact zone (CIZ). However, I believe that my application is an exception to this policy based on the following grounds: There currently is late night trade in Preston Street as prior to the current curfew Genting Casino, Pizza Xtra and Pizza King were operating in the early hours of the morning. A purpose of this application is to provide the public and staff members working at the casino with an additional venue to purchase food.

I have carefully examined the four licensing objectives: The prevention of crime & disorder, the promotion of public safety, the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children – and decided to take the following measures to meet these. CCTV covering both inside and outside the premises will be kept in operation 24 hours daily and footage will be stored for a minimum of 30 days and will be promptly handed to the police on request. This aims to readily cooperate with the police and foster positive steps to maintain the low crime level in Preston Street. Customers will be politely reminded to reduce the volume when leaving the premises, movement of bins and rubbish to outside the premises will kept to a minimum after 11pm.

Other measures to mitigate any concerns are to provide fast, friendly and efficient service to the public, all litter that is generated will be promptly removed throughout the night and hot food and soft drinks will be served only for takeaway customers after midnight to ensure that customers do not stay in the premises.

Thank you for your time in considering this application.

Kind Regards,

Abbanoub Salama

M Describe any additional steps you intend to take to promote the four licensing objectives as a result of the proposed variation:

a) General – all four licensing objectives (b, c, d and e) (please read guidance note 11)

I can show that there will be no negative cumulative impact by undertaking the measures for all four licensing objectives as follows:

1) After midnight there will only be takeaway service. A barrier will be erected between the eat-in and takeaway areas to ensure that customers at night will only be served takeaway after midnight.

2) All litter inside and on the pavement (if any) will be removed regularly throughout the night

b) The prevention of crime and disorder

1) CCTV will be recorded 24 hours daily on the premises and covers both inside and outside of the premises. CCTV records will be kept on a computer database for a minimum of 30 days and will be made available to the police if needed

2) Warning signs displaying that CCTV monitoring is in place 24 hours daily

3) Restaurant section of the shop will be closed and only takeaway will be in operation

6) Only experienced staff who can provide fast and efficient service will be on duty to ensure the fast service

Measures to Establish Orderly Conduct –

1) As far as it is practical, customers on or leaving the Premises will be politely reminded to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion and do not in any way cause annoyance to residents or persons passing by.

2) As a late-night refreshment premises, custom will not be sought by means of personal solicitation outside or in the vicinity of the premises

c) Public safety

1) All litter in and around the premises will be promptly removed throughout the night

2) All parts of the premises (i.e. lighting, heating, electrical, fire alarm and fire extinguishers) are operated by contractors who come and check regularly

3) First aid kit is always available on the premise

4) Accident logbook is present on site

5) All parts of the premises will be adequately illuminated

6) In the unlikely event of failure of the general lighting, the public shall be required to leave the premises forthwith. No member of the public shall be readmitted until the general lighting has been restored

7) Smoking is prohibited within the premises. Customers wishing to smoke will be instructed to smoke outside

8) Fire alarm and fire extinguishers are maintained regularly and are in good working order and fire risk assessment kept within a folder located near the counter

9) The fire alarm is connected to Southern Monitoring 24 hours daily to instruct the fire services in case of fire

10) No alcohol can be brought into the premises and customers are expected to dispose of it prior to entering the premises

d) The prevention of public nuisance

1) Only fast takeaway service will be provided after 00:00. There will be no eating inside the premises after 00:00

2) Street litter (if any) will be cleared immediately around the premises

3) Bin will be provided for customers to dispose of their waste in

4) Staff will leave the shop quietly at the closing time

5) The collected rubbish will be stored securely in a bin with a tight-fitting lid. This will help prevent litter from being blown around

e) The protection of children from harm

Children should be accompanied with adults at night