Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Peter Smallwood.

None.

It was confirmed that all items would be heard in Part I.

None.

Introduction by Licensing Officer

Daniel Ferrer, Licensing Officer at the London Borough of Hillingdon, introduced the report and photographs relating to the application for a new Premises Licence in respect of Harefield Local, 42 School Parade, High Street, UB9 6BU.  A background and chronology of events was provided.

A new premises licence application had been made to authorise the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises. The opening times would be Monday to Sunday from 08:00 hours to 00:00hours.

The Committee was advised that there had been no representations from Ward Councillors and Responsible Authorities. There had also been no Members Enquiries submitted.

A petition consisting of 100 signatures had been submitted in objection of the licence and included signatories from a Licence Holder and Designated Premises Supervisor in a nearby shop.

During the consultation period on 30 May 2024, the Licensing Authority (as a Responsible Authority) had agreed ten conditions with the Applicant. The conditions covered delivery drivers, alcohol sales and identification procedures. 

A recommendation was made to consider the representations received.

Representations by Applicant and Applicant’s representative

The Applicant – Mr Jasnoor Singh Vadwah and the Applicant’s representative- Mr Panchal addressed the Committee.

As a background to the application, the Committee was informed that the Applicant held a personal licence and had experience of running these types of businesses. The Applicant agreed to the conditions that had been proposed by the Licensing Authority.

The Committee was advised that the Applicant would comply with the Licensing Objectives by ensuring that a training manual and incident logbook was maintained, posters were placed in appropriate  places and made clearly visible and CCTV was provided. It was also noted that the Applicant would implement the Challenge 25 policy and ensure that all staff had a right to work.

In response to Member questions, it was confirmed that the closure time of the premises would be midnight and the shop would sell alcohol in additional to groceries and other convenience products. The Applicant explained that it was necessary to stay open until midnight  as this was more profitable in terms of available business. 

Representations by Interested Parties

The petitioner was not in attendance.

Discussion

·         In respect of adhering to the conditions proposed, the Applicant explained that they would be duly followed as they had prior experience. The Applicant would check the age of drivers who were delivering alcohol. 

·         In order to manage delivery drivers and avoid congestion, appropriate collection point signage would be clearly placed.

·         It was confirmed that the shop would be physically open until midnight however an 11pm closure would be considered.

·         Further clarification was sought about the Applicant’s background and experience. The products purchased varied depending on customer needs. The Applicant had opened two shops in Reading and obtained a personal licence for both.

·         The Applicant was familiar with the Licensing Objectives. In order to manage busy times and maintain safety, an extra Member of staff would be employed during school times and there would be a policy  ...  view the full minutes text for item 60.