Havering (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A new off-licence in Hornchurch, Gidea Park, has been granted permission to sell alcohol late at night, despite strong objections from local residents over noise.
Hornchurch Food and Wine’s proprietor, Ali Uzun, was successful in obtaining a license to serve alcohol seven days a week until 11 p.m.
The Havering Council‘s licensing committee discussed the plan in March, and a formal decision allowing the proposal has now been released.
Locals are worried about Hornchurch Food and Wine since it will be the newest of about seven off-licence establishments in the primarily residential area.
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In a formal protest, a resident of the nearby Station Road stated that there were already “far too many” establishments offering alcohol for sale in the evening and that every new one “adds to the disturbance in the street and antisocial behavior.”
He went on to say that “noisy” customers who were walking to and from other stores in the vicinity “often disturbed” the peace.
The committee was also shown a 13-signatured petition saying that a new license would probably violate “our right to a peaceful existence.”
The committee described the meeting as “regrettable,” but no residents showed up in spite of the commotion.
“The members found this regrettable as the residents had essentially forfeited their right to amplify on their respective representations and/or to put questions to the applicant,”
the committee wrote in its report.
Because Mr. Uzun had operated comparable stores in Leyton for 20 years, the council members believed he could show a “reasonable understanding” of licensing regulations.
Prior to the licensing hearing, Mr. Uzun met with the Metropolitan Police and consented to four additional license requirements.
Workers must take “all reasonable steps” to keep clients from gathering outside. Additionally, consumers must be informed that they are being monitored by CCTV cameras and reminded of the prohibitions against underage drinking.
The plan was neither opposed by the police or the council’s own licensing division, which operates independently of the elected council members’ committee.
Following its vote to approve the application, the committee placed an additional eight licensing conditions.
The shop must follow the Challenge 25 policy and maintain logbooks for incidents, refusals, and staff training, among other requirements that are normal practice for licensed establishments.
Additionally, the manager’s direct phone number must always be posted at the front of the store.
What are the key details of the licensing approval in Havering?
The Havering Council’s licensing committee considered the proposal and finally granted permission to sell alcohol late at night.
Hornchurch Food and Wine is now able to sell drinks till 11 PM on all days of the week thanks to the approval.
Although the community’s reactions to this permission aren’t specifically mentioned, local concerns like noise and disturbance are frequently taken into account when making license decisions.
Although it is not specified in the material that is currently available, local companies or residents may have offered feedback during the licensing committee’s discussions.
The Licensing Act 2003, which regulates the sale of alcoholic beverages in England and Wales, serves as the foundation for the permission. When making licensing decisions, licensing authorities are required by this act to take into account elements such as public safety, crime and disorder prevention, and public annoyance.