The Licensing Sub-Committee of Wandsworth Council was scheduled to consider applications for new premises licences under the Gambling Act 2005 and the Licensing Act 2003. The meeting agenda included discussions on a betting shop application and two applications for late-night refreshment premises.

William Hill Betting Premises Licence

The committee was scheduled to consider an application for a new Betting (Other) Premises Licence for William Hill, located at 9/10 Amen Corner, SW17. This application, under the Gambling Act 2005¹, sought authorisation for betting activities and the provision of up to four gaming machines of categories B2 to D. The report pack indicated that while no representations were received from responsible authorities, 25 representations were made by interested parties. These raised concerns about the potential intensification of gambling activity, increased risks of underage and problem gambling, and potential links to street drinking, alcohol-related disorder, anti-social behaviour, crime, and loitering outside the proposed premises. The committee was to consider these representations in light of the licensing objectives: preventing gambling from being a source of crime and disorder, ensuring fair and open gambling, and protecting children and vulnerable persons.

The Original Fish and Chip Company Premises Licence

An application for a new Premises Licence for The Original Fish and Chip Company, at 253b Wimbledon Park Road, SW19, was also scheduled for discussion. This application, under the Licensing Act 2003², was for the provision of late-night refreshment until midnight from Monday to Saturday. The report indicated that no representations were received from responsible authorities, but two representations were made by other persons concerning public nuisance, noise from the proposed operation, and patrons using the premises during the applied-for hours. The committee was to consider these in relation to the licensing objectives, including the prevention of public nuisance. The proposed hours of operation were detailed, with late-night refreshment permitted from 11 pm to midnight Monday to Saturday, and the premises open from 8 am to midnight on those days.

Peri Peri Original Premises Licence Variation

The sub-committee was also set to review an application to vary the Premises Licence for Peri Peri Original, located at 368 Garratt Lane, SW18. This application sought to extend the hours for the provision of late-night refreshment. Specifically, the proposal was to extend hours until midnight on Sundays, until 2 am on Thursdays, and until 5 am on Fridays and Saturdays. The report noted that the Environmental Services Officer (Noise) had raised concerns regarding the proposed extended hours on Friday and Saturday mornings, fearing disturbance from patrons. Additionally, 11 representations were received from other persons, including a Ward Councillor, citing concerns about public nuisance and crime and disorder. These concerns related to patrons arriving and leaving, gathering outside, litter, and potential anti-social behaviour. The committee was to consider these representations in relation to the licensing objectives of preventing crime and disorder and preventing public nuisance.