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Application for a new premises licence made by Aldi Stores Limited, 45 Market Place, Romford RM1 3AB, under section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003. 

 

Licensing Act 2003

Notice of Decision

 

PREMISES

Aldi Stores

45 Market Place,

Romford,

RM1 3AB

 

DETAILS OF APPLICATION

 

This application for a new premises licence is made under section 17 of the   Licensing Act 2003 (“the Act”).

 

APPLICANT

Aldi Stores Ltd

Holly Lane

Atherstone

Warwickshire

CV9 2SQ

 

1. Details of requested licensable activities

 

This application is for a new premises licence.  However, Aldi previously held a

premises licence for the venue until 2010; when it was surrendered. 

 

Supply of alcohol          Opening hours
Day	Start	Finish
Monday to Sunday	07:00hrs	20:00hrs

 

 

2. Non Standard Timings

 

Seasonal variations

 

None.

 

Non-standard timings

 

None.

 

 

 

3.    Promotion of the Licensing Objectives

 

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 13 December 2013 edition of the Romford Recorder.

 

 

4.            Details of Representations

 

Valid representations may only address the four licensing objectives.

 

·                     The prevention of crime and disorder

·                     Public safety

·                     The prevention of public nuisance

·                     The protection of children from harm

 

There was one representation against this application from an interested party.

Councillor Frederick Thompson made representation against this application under the prevention of public nuisance and protection of children from harm licensing objectives and at the hearing reiterated his view. He informed the Sub Committee  that he was not totally against the application but had concern that the premises was in close proximity to areas that would  provide an opportunity for  what is referred to as pre-loading by drinking high strength drinks prior to visiting a pub or club.  He added having worked within the NHS he had first-hand experience of seeing drunken people being brought into Accident & Emergency unit. Councillor Thompson was also of the opinion that strength of beer ought to be capped at 5% alcohol volume, and that half and quarter size bottles of spirits should not be sold.

 

 

Responsible Authorities

 

Chief Officer of Metropolitan Police (“the Police”):  None

Planning Control & Enforcement: None

Licensing Authority: None

 

Public Protection: None

 

London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority (“LFEPA”): None

 

Health & Safety Enforcing Authority: None.

 

Public Health: None

 

Children & Families Service: None

 

The Magistrates Court: None

 

 

Applicant’s response.

 

The representative for the   applicant, Ms Gilligan, informed the Sub-Committee that Aldi know the area very well being that they previously occupied the same location and handed back their licence when they moved out. It was added that following discussion with the Police, it was agreed to include two further conditions.

The Sub-Committee was informed that there was no evidence to suggest Aldi facilitated preloading, and that the responsible authorities had no previous concerns with Aldi. Furthermore, much of the alcohol sold by Aldi was its own label, so it would be easy to identify if it became a problem.

The Sub-Committee was also informed of Aldi’s proud record of no licensing convictions right across the country.

 

Ms Gilligan submitted that the objections raised were not evidence based, that the suggested conditions, and  ...  view the full decision text for item 1.

Licensing Act 2003

Notice of Decision

 

PREMISES

Aldi Stores

45 Market Place,

Romford,

RM1 3AB

 

DETAILS OF APPLICATION

 

This application for a new premises licence is made under section 17 of the   Licensing Act 2003 (“the Act”).

 

APPLICANT

Aldi Stores Ltd

Holly Lane

Atherstone

Warwickshire

CV9 2SQ

 

1. Details of requested licensable activities

 

This application is for a new premises licence.  However, Aldi previously held a premises licence for the venue until 2010; when it was surrendered. 

 

Supply of alcohol          Opening hours
Day	Start	Finish
Monday to Sunday	07:00hrs	20:00hrs

 

 

2. Non Standard Timings

 

Seasonal variations

 

None.

 

Non-standard timings

 

None.

 

 

3.    Promotion of the Licensing Objectives

 

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 13 December 2013 edition of the Romford Recorder.

 

 

4.            Details of Representations

 

Valid representations may only address the four licensing objectives.

 

·                     The prevention of crime and disorder

·                     Public safety

·                     The prevention of public nuisance

·                     The protection of children from harm

 

There was one representation against this application from an interested party.

Councillor Frederick Thompson made representation against this application under the prevention of public nuisance and protection of children from harm licensing objectives and at the hearing reiterated his view. He informed the Sub Committee  that he was not totally against the application but had concern that the premises was in close proximity to areas that would  provide an opportunity for  what is referred to as pre-loading by drinking high strength drinks prior to visiting a pub or club.  He added having worked within the NHS he had first-hand experience of seeing drunken people being brought into Accident & Emergency unit. Councillor Thompson was also of the opinion that strength of beer ought to be capped at 5% alcohol volume, and that half and quarter size bottles of spirits should not be sold.

 

 

Responsible Authorities

 

Chief Officer of Metropolitan Police (“the Police”):  None

Planning Control & Enforcement: None

 

Licensing Authority: None

 

Public Protection: None

 

London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority (“LFEPA”): None

 

Health & Safety Enforcing Authority: None.

 

Public Health: None

 

Children & Families Service: None

 

The Magistrates Court: None

 

 

 

 

 

Applicant’s response.

 

The representative for the   applicant, Ms Gilligan, informed the Sub-Committee that Aldi know the area very well being that they previously occupied the same location and handed back their licence when they moved out. It was added that following discussion with the Police, it was agreed to include two further conditions.

The Sub-Committee was informed that there was no evidence to suggest Aldi facilitated preloading, and that the responsible authorities had no previous concerns with Aldi. Furthermore, much of the alcohol sold by Aldi was its own label, so it would be easy to identify if it became a problem.

The Sub-Committee was also informed of Aldi’s proud record of no licensing convictions right across the country.

 

Ms Gilligan submitted that the objections raised were not evidence based, that the suggested conditions, and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.