The Licensing Sub-Committee of Southwark Council scheduled a meeting to discuss licensing applications for two businesses: Tesco Express and Oli's Bakery Ltd. The meeting was scheduled to be held online/virtually. Councillors Renata Hamvas, Dora Dixon-Fyle MBE, and Jon Hartley were scheduled to be in attendance, with Councillor Ellie Cumbo as a reserve member.

Tesco Express, 29-35 Lordship Lane, London SE22 8EW

The sub-committee was scheduled to consider an application made by Tesco Stores Limited for a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003 for the Tesco Express at 29-35 Lordship Lane.

Tesco Stores Limited applied for a licence to sell alcohol between 06:00 and 00:00, and to provide late night refreshment between 23:00 and 00:00, Monday to Sunday. The application described the premises as:

Retail premises (supermarket) selling a range of goods and services. This includes the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises. Sales of alcohol for consumption off the premises are made from the supermarket sales floor as shown on the enclosed plan.

The proposed designated premises supervisor was Steven Nicholas Andrzejuk, who holds a personal licence issued by North Herts District Council.

A representation from the Metropolitan Police Service was initially submitted with regard to the prevention of crime and disorder. The police suggested a suite of conditions to address their concerns. The applicant agreed to amend their operating schedule to add the conditions suggested by the police, and the police withdrew their representation.

One representation from another person was received, raising concerns about the prevention of crime and disorder and public nuisance. Their representation stated:

…as this premises would cause adverse effects to the surrounding convenience stores and is not necessary due to there being an off licence that is 24 hours already. In addition, the amount of shoplifting will increase, increasing social deprivation and also damaging the neighbourhood. There are already so many people who are drunk walking around after the Poundland has shut, if alcohol was provided there will be a huge amount of antisocial behaviour and it is extremely dangerous for the lives of people on that street and driving past and the problems can also be shown previously from the Tesco express petrol station, where there is a large amount of crime

The applicant agreed to conditions suggested by the police, and these conditions were sent to the other person to see if this might address the concerns within their representation. The representation from the other person remained outstanding.

It was noted that a premises licence was granted to Poundland Limited on 21 February 2023 for the same location, allowing the sale of alcohol between 07:00 and 22:00, Monday to Sunday. This licence was surrendered on 3 July 2025.

Oli's Bakery Ltd, Arch 141, Eagle Yard, Hampton Street, London SE1 6SP

The sub-committee was also scheduled to consider an application made by Oli's Bakery Ltd for a premises licence to be granted under the Licensing Act 2003 in respect of the premises known as Oli's Bakery Ltd, Arch 141, Eagle Yard, Hampton Street, London SE1 6SP.

Oli's Bakery Ltd applied for a licence to play recorded music (indoors) between 08:00 and 23:00, Monday to Saturday, and 10:00 to 22:00 on Sunday. They also applied for a licence to sell alcohol (on the premises) between 11:00 and 22:30, Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 23:00 on Saturday, and 11:00 to 22:00 on Sunday. The application described the premises as:

Oli's Bakery Ltd is a charming small-scale bakery and restaurant offering freshly made goods, casual dining, and convenient takeaway options. Located across two levels, the premises feature a warm ground floor seating area for up to 10 guests and a spacious mezzanine that accommodates an additional 30 diners. This setup provides both quick-serve convenience and relaxed café-style dining. The site also includes separate male and female toilet facilities, ensuring comfort for all customers. Oli's Bakery combines artisan baking with a welcoming atmosphere, making it a popular local destination for both eat-in and takeaway visitors'.

The proposed designated premises supervisor is Diego Fernando Daravina Saavedra, who holds a personal licence issued by Southwark Council.

Representations were submitted by the Metropolitan Police Service and the trading standards service, but were later withdrawn after the applicant agreed to amend their operating schedule hours and to add conditions suggested by the police and trading standards.

Four representations from other persons remained outstanding. The representations raised concerns about the prevention of crime and disorder and public nuisance.

It was noted that a premises licence was granted to Casa Columbia Limited on 17 December 2019 for the same location, allowing the sale of alcohol between 11:00 and 22:30, Monday to Sunday. The company Casa Columbia Limited was dissolved on 10 November 2020, therefore the licence was no longer valid.

Other Matters

The agenda frontsheet also included standard items such as apologies for absence, confirmation of voting members, notification of urgent business, and disclosure of interests and dispensations.