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Application for a premises licence at Tesco Express, 163 Mawney Road, Romford, RM7 8AB.

Licensing Act 2003

Notice of Decision

PREMISES

Tesco Express,

163 Mawney Road,

Romford,

RM7 8AB

DETAILS OF APPLICATION

An application for a premises licence under section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 (“the Act”).

APPLICANTS

Tesco Stores Ltd.,

Tesco House,

Delamare Road,

Cheshunt,

EN8 9ST

1.         Details of the application:

The application is for a premises licence as follows:

2.         Seasonal variations & Non-standard timings

There are no seasonal variations or non-standard timings applied for in this application.

3.         Comments and observations on the application

The applicant acted in accordance with premises licence regulations 25 and 26 relating to the advertising of the application.  The required newspaper advertisement was installed in the 16 August edition of the Romford Recorder.

However, this advert was somewhat ambiguous as it described the premises as ‘Tesco, Mawney Road, Romford, RM7 8AB’. Without the full postal address this could have caused confusion as there is already a Tesco in Mawney Road at 4 – 6 Fairview Parade.

The post code RM7 8AB refers only to the Marlborough Arms, i.e. these premises. However, after discussion with the applicants it was agreed that the advert would be re-submitted with the full postal address ‘163 Mawney Road’. This advert appeared in the Romford Recorder on 23 August, 2013.

4.         Summary

There were four valid representations against this application from interested parties.

There were no representations against this application from responsible authorities.

5.         Details of representations

Valid representations may only address the following licensing objectives:

The prevention of crime and disorder

The prevention of public nuisance

The protection of children from harm

Public safety

6.         Representations

Interested parties’ representations

The representations from the interested parties fall mainly under the headings of the prevention of public nuisance, the protection of children from harm and public safety. The three representations from the ward councillors all refer to the presence close by of a hostel for recovering alcoholics, addicts and vulnerable young people.

The fourth representation, from a local resident, registers concern at the early opening hours and the possible detrimental effect this could have on children passing the store on their way to school.

Mr Ryan supplemented his written representation. He had lived in the area for 27 years and he believed not enough was done to protect children from harm. His main concern was that Tesco wished to sell alcohol from 6.00am, he would be happy if this was delayed until 8.00am. He expressed concern that children making their way to school would witness people drinking alcohol outside the premises and using strong language.

In her written representation Councillor Trew referred to the proximity of the hostel to the premises. Her written statement which she had asked to be read out was rejected by the Chairman as it raised fresh issues, and in part was factually incorrect.

Councillor Dervish raised the issue of harm to children with them being exposed to alcohol from 06:00 to 23:00.  ...  view the full decision text for item 1.

Licensing Act 2003

Notice of Decision

PREMISES

Tesco Express,

163 Mawney Road,

Romford,

RM7 8AB

DETAILS OF APPLICATION

An application for a premises licence under section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 (“the Act”).

APPLICANTS

Tesco Stores Ltd.,

Tesco House,

Delamare Road,

Cheshunt,

EN8 9ST

1.         Details of the application:

The application is for a premises licence as follows:

2.         Seasonal variations & Non-standard timings

There are no seasonal variations or non-standard timings applied for in this application.

3.         Comments and observations on the application

The applicant acted in accordance with premises licence regulations 25 and 26 relating to the advertising of the application.  The required newspaper advertisement was installed in the 16 August edition of the Romford Recorder.

However, this advert was somewhat ambiguous as it described the premises as ‘Tesco, Mawney Road, Romford, RM7 8AB’. Without the full postal address this could have caused confusion as there is already a Tesco in Mawney Road at 4 – 6 Fairview Parade.

The post code RM7 8AB refers only to the Marlborough Arms, i.e. these premises. However, after discussion with the applicants it was agreed that the advert would be re-submitted with the full postal address ‘163 Mawney Road’. This advert appeared in the Romford Recorder on 23 August, 2013.

4.         Summary

There were four valid representations against this application from interested parties.

There were no representations against this application from responsible authorities.

5.         Details of representations

Valid representations may only address the following licensing objectives:

The prevention of crime and disorder

The prevention of public nuisance

The protection of children from harm

Public safety

6.         Representations

Interested parties’ representations

The representations from the interested parties fall mainly under the headings of the prevention of public nuisance, the protection of children from harm and public safety. The three representations from the ward councillors all refer to the presence close by of a hostel for recovering alcoholics, addicts and vulnerable young people.

The fourth representation, from a local resident, registers concern at the early opening hours and the possible detrimental effect this could have on children passing the store on their way to school.

Mr Ryan supplemented his written representation. He had lived in the area for 27 years and he believed not enough was done to protect children from harm. His main concern was that Tesco wished to sell alcohol from 6.00am, he would be happy if this was delayed until 8.00am. He expressed concern that children making their way to school would witness people drinking alcohol outside the premises and using strong language.

In her written representation Councillor Trew referred to the proximity of the hostel to the premises. Her written statement which she had asked to be read out was rejected by the Chairman as it raised fresh issues, and in part was factually incorrect.

Councillor Dervish raised the issue of harm to children with them being exposed to alcohol from 06:00 to 23:00.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.