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This application for a variation to a premises licence is made by Taranjit Kaur under section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003. 

Licensing Act 2003

Notice of Decision

PREMISES

Food Alcohol Express/Select and Save

65 Park Lane

Hornchurch

RM11 1BH

Details of the application

The application for a variation to a premises licence:

Amendment from

To

The applicant wished to remove the following conditions

(added by consent at a hearing in 2019 on the initial application).

h. A maximum of two children shall be allowed in the premises at one time.

4. Alcohol:

a. There shall be no sales of bottles of spirits of less than 70cl capacity.

c. Beer, cider, stout and lager on sale shall not exceed 6% ABV.

d. There shall be no single item sales for:

i. cans of alcohol

ii. bottles of beer

iii. ready to buy bottles

e. Outside the permitted hours all alcohol shall be screened off from sale and display by a physical and lockable shutter to which the premises licence holder / DPS shall hold the keys.

7. A notice shall be displayed with a contact number and email address for the DPS or manager for local residents to register and resolve any complaints.

Comments and observations on the application

The applicant acted in accordance with regulations 25 and 26 of The Licensing Act 2003 (Premises licences and club premises certificates) Regulations 2005 relating to the advertising of the application.

SUMMARY

There were no representations against this application from any of the responsible authorities.

There were representations from two residents who live the vicinity of the premises.

There was also a representation from Councillor Judith Holt.

The Licensing Sub-Committee must promote the licensing objectives and must have regard to the Secretary of State’s National Guidance created under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 and the Council’s own Statement of Licensing Policy. 

The Applicant was represented by a licensing agent who made submissions on her behalf.     

Decision:

The Sub-Committee have considered an application for a variation to the licence for Food Alcohol Express/Select and Save situated at 65 Park Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1BH. Representations were made by Mrs Gemma Brooks and Mrs Janet Haworth, both on the grounds of all four of the licencing objectives, as well as Councillor Judith Holt on the grounds of public safety, the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm. Mrs Brooks and Councillor Holt attended the hearing to make oral representations.

The Sub-Committee must promote the licensing objectives and must have regard to the Secretary of State’s National Guidance created under S182 of the Licensing Act and the Council’s own Statement of Licensing Policy. 

The Licensing Sub-Committee decided to deny the applicant’s application on this occasion.

REASONS

It was accepted by the Sub-Committee that the proposed variations would not promote the licensing objectives of the prevention of public nuisance, the prevention of crime and disorder or the protection of children from harm. The representations on this point from local residents, that there was  ...  view the full decision text for item 1.

Licensing Act 2003

Notice of Decision

PREMISES

Food Alcohol Express/Select and Save

65 Park Lane

Hornchurch

RM11 1BH

Details of the application

The application for a variation to a premises licence:

Amendment from

To

The applicant wished to remove the following conditions

(added by consent at a hearing in 2019 on the initial application).

h. A maximum of two children shall be allowed in the premises at one time.

4. Alcohol:

a. There shall be no sales of bottles of spirits of less than 70cl capacity.

c. Beer, cider, stout and lager on sale shall not exceed 6% ABV.

d. There shall be no single item sales for:

i. cans of alcohol

ii. bottles of beer

iii. ready to buy bottles

e. Outside the permitted hours all alcohol shall be screened off from sale and display by a physical and lockable shutter to which the premises licence holder / DPS shall hold the keys.

7. A notice shall be displayed with a contact number and email address for the DPS or manager for local residents to register and resolve any complaints.

Comments and observations on the application

The applicant acted in accordance with regulations 25 and 26 of The Licensing Act 2003 (Premises licences and club premises certificates) Regulations 2005 relating to the advertising of the application.

SUMMARY

There were no representations against this application from any of the responsible authorities.

There were representations from two residents who live the vicinity of the premises.

There was also a representation from Councillor Judith Holt.

The Licensing Sub-Committee must promote the licensing objectives and must have regard to the Secretary of State’s National Guidance created under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 and the Council’s own Statement of Licensing Policy. 

The Applicant was represented by a licensing agent who made submissions on her behalf.     

Decision:

The Sub-Committee have considered an application for a variation to the licence for Food Alcohol Express/Select and Save situated at 65 Park Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1BH. Representations were made by Mrs Gemma Brooks and Mrs Janet Haworth, both on the grounds of all four of the licencing objectives, as well as Councillor Judith Holt on the grounds of public safety, the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm. Mrs Brooks and Councillor Holt attended the hearing to make oral representations.

The Sub-Committee must promote the licensing objectives and must have regard to the Secretary of State’s National Guidance created under S182 of the Licensing Act and the Council’s own Statement of Licensing Policy. 

The Licensing Sub-Committee decided to deny the applicant’s application on this occasion.

REASONS

It was accepted by the Sub-Committee that the proposed variations would not promote the licensing objectives of the prevention of public nuisance, the prevention of crime and disorder or the protection of children from harm. The representations on this point from local residents, that there was  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.