This application for a premises licence is made by Mr Ravinder Singh Grover under section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003. 

Licensing Act 2003

Notice of Decision

PREMISES

Drinks Direct

59 Chippenham Road

Romford

RM3 8HL

APPLICANT

Mr Ravinder Singh Grover

Details of the application

This application for a premises licence is made by Mr Ravinder Singh Grover under section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003. The application was received by Havering’s Licensing Authority on 5th May 2026.

This application seeks to permit the supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises during the following hours:

•           Monday to Saturday – 08:00 to 23:00

•           Sunday – 10:00 to 22:30

Comments and observations on the application

This premises had been previously licensed as The Drinks Seller off-licence, a licence

which had been in force since the Act came into force in 2005; however, the licence was

revoked in April of this year.  This application appears to be intended to licence the

outlet once again as an off-licence.

Summary

There were no representations against this application from interested persons.

There was one representation against this application from a responsible authority,

namely Havering’s Licensing Authority.  The Licensing Authority’s representation is

based upon concerns further to the applicant’s previous history in relation to licensed

premises and the application’s perceived failure to address the demands of the

Gooshays’ cumulative impact policy.

Determination of application for a new premises licence

1.         The Sub-Committee had considered an application for a premises licence for Drinks Direct, situated at 59 Chippenham Road, Romford, RM3 8HL and representations against the application had been received from the Council’s Licensing Team on the grounds of Prevention of Crime and Disorder, Public Safety and Protection of Children from Harm.

2.         There were no representations against this application from any other responsible authorities or local residents. 

3.         The Sub-Committee must promote the licensing objectives and must have regard to the Secretary of State’s Statutory Guidance created under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 when determining an application for a new premises licence. Where relevant representations are made, the authority must hold a hearing and then take such steps, as it considers necessary for the promotion of the licensing objectives. These steps may include rejecting the application or modifying the conditions to the extent that the authority considers necessary for the promotion of the licensing objectives or granting the application.

Decision: Refused

4.         Having read all written representations and heard oral representations the Sub-Committee decided to refuse the application on the basis that granting the licence will undermine the licencing objectives.  

5.         In arriving at their decision, the Sub-Committee was mindful of the Secretary of States’ guidance which states;

a.         Responsible authorities under the 2003 Act are automatically notified of all new applications. While all responsible authorities may make representations regarding applications for licences, it is the responsibility of each responsible authority to determine when they have appropriate grounds to do so. 

b.         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.  ...  view the full decision text for item 5.