The Licensing Sub-Committee of Hillingdon Council met on Wednesday 2 September 2026 to consider a street trading licence renewal. The primary item on the agenda was an application for the renewal of a street trading licence for Northwood Hills Supermarket.

Application for Renewal of Street Trading Licence: Northwood Hills Supermarket

The meeting was scheduled to consider an application for the renewal of an existing Shop Front Street Trading Licence for Northwood Hills Supermarket, located at 44-46 Joel Street, Northwood Hills HA6 1PA. The application was for the renewal of a licence to display fruits and vegetables for sale, covering an area of three metres from the front of the premises, with proposed trading hours from 07:00 to 23:00, Monday to Sunday. This application was the sole item of business for the committee.

The report pack indicated that the application had attracted one objection from the council's Anti-Social Behaviour Response Team. This objection was based on complaints received regarding obstructions on the public highway, including delivery vans mounting the pavement, pallets and crates of produce left beyond the shop's boundaries, a cutting station set up outside the premises with stacked pallets, knives, and food waste, and trolleys left on the public highway. The Anti-Social Behaviour Response Team cited concerns about obstruction of pedestrian access, trip hazards, and general nuisance to the local community.

The Sub-Committee was to consider the application in light of the council's adopted Street Trading Policy and the provisions of the London Local Authorities Act 1990 (as amended). The policy outlines both mandatory and discretionary grounds for refusing or modifying street trading licences. The report pack detailed that the Sub-Committee had the power to grant the renewal licence, refuse it, or grant it subject to modifications such as a reduction in the trading area or hours, or with additional conditions.

The report pack also included the existing street trading licence for Northwood Hills Supermarket, which was granted on 11 February 2026 and was due to expire on 15 September 2026. The applicant, Ibrahim Karakus, had held a licence for this premises since July 2024. The application also named Enes Ismail Karakus as a trading assistant.

The agenda for the meeting followed a standard hearing protocol, allowing for introductions, the presentation of the report by an officer, addresses from the applicant, and questions from the Sub-Committee. The protocol also included provisions for closing remarks and deliberation by the Sub-Committee.