Agenda and draft minutes
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Declarations of interest in matters coming before this meeting Minutes: It was confirmed that there were no declarations of interest.
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To confirm that the items of business marked Part I will be considered in Public and items marked Part II will be considered in Private Minutes: It was confirmed that all items would be heard in Part I.
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Matters that have been notified in advance or urgent Minutes: None. |
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Minutes: INTRODUCTION
Mark Rose, Licensing Officer at the London Borough of Hillingdon, introduced the report and photographs relating to the application for the grant of a new premises licence in respect of S&K News, 64 Byron Way, West Drayton. An application was made for the sale of alcohol from Monday to Sunday 06:00 hours to 23:00 hours. (7 days a week). The opening hours sought were from Monday to Sunday from 06:00 – 23:00 hours 7 days a week.
A background of chronology of events was provided to the Committee. The application was submitted on 19 February 2025, with consultations lasting until 19 March 2025. During this period, an objection was raised from a local business owner concerned about potential crime increases and a petition submitted in support of the concerns was excluded from consideration due to non-compliance with Council legislation.
It was reported that the Metropolitan Police had confirmed that crime reference numbers mentioned in the report did not relate to the Applicant’s premises. During a premises visit the Licensing team found no issues on the premises and the Applicant could provide further information if needed.
The Sub-Committee was invited to determine the application, considering all submissions both verbal and written.
APPLICANT
On behalf of Theesan Kanthasamy, the Applicant, Nira Suresh from Arka Licensing the Applicant’s representative, addressed the Sub-Committee.
The Applicant informed the Committee that the premises had been operating for a long time as a local community convenience store. The Applicant had been working in the licensing industry for over 15 years and was aware of Licensing Objectives. The Applicant had developed an operating schedule and implemented CCTV, was aware of the Challenge 25 policy and used an incident recording book. It was a family run business and there would be a sign placed to prevent public nuisance. It was emphasised that were no objections from any members of the public and responsible authorities. Although there had been a representation from a local business, it was submitted having another alcohol selling premises could be considered as offering a choice of products and services to the local community. In relation to crime, the Applicant had been running the shop for four months without any issues and it was submitted that there was no reason why this premises could not open as requested.
During Member clarification questions it was noted that the Applicant had been in the premises for a year and had over 15 years prior experience. The percentage of the shop that would be selling alcohol would be approximately 25% of the floor space and alcohol would be displayed on the side of the premises.
In response to Member questions around CCTV, it was explained that the CCTV had a recording period for 31 days. Any underage sales that were declined were noted in the logbook but there had not been many entries.
OTHER PARTIES
Mr Rajinder Chopra – Interested Party represented by Mr Surendra Panchal
Mr Panchal on behalf Mr Chopra addressed the Committee and opposed ... view the full minutes text for item 105. |