The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee is scheduled to convene to consider a new premises licence application. The meeting will also cover standard declarations of interest and confirmation of procedure. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber, Newham Town Hall.

New premises licence application - JJ Supermarket, 539-541 Barking Road, Plaistow, E13 9EZ

The main item on the agenda is a new premises licence application for JJ Supermarket located at 539-541 Barking Road, Plaistow, E13 9EZ. The applicant is JJS London Limited. The report pack includes the application form as Appendix A, a plan of the premises as Appendix E, and a map of the area as Appendix F.

The application seeks permission for:

• Supply of alcohol (off-licence):

  • Sunday to Thursday: 07:00 to 23:59
  • Friday to Saturday: 07:00 to 02:00

• Late night refreshment (coffee machine): Monday to Sunday: 23:00 to 05:00

• Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 00:00 to 23:59

According to the Committee Report, representations have been made against the application by:

• The Council Commercial Environmental Health Team, as a responsible authority, on the grounds of prevention of public nuisance. Their letter is attached as Appendix B.
  • The Commercial Environmental Health Team representation notes that there are already six other premises within 200m licensed for off-sales of alcohol, including:
    • West Ham Food Store
    • Whitefields Service Station
    • Nisa Local
    • Gillco Food Market
    • Tesco Greengate Express
    • Magazin Romanesc
  • The representation also notes other premises licensed for on-sales in close proximity, including The Bellas bar and restaurant, Alis Deli Café and La Fierbinti Restaurant.
  • The representation states that the applicant has not provided information on the types and strengths of alcohol to be sold, and that the sale of high strength beers, lagers, ciders or stouts, single cans or miniatures could make the premises attractive to street drinkers and lead to an increase in street drinking, littering, public urination and other antisocial behaviour.
• The Licensing Enforcement Team, as a responsible authority, on the grounds of prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance and public safety. Their letter is attached as Appendix C.
  • The Licensing Enforcement Team representation raises concerns that there are no conditions regarding the control of alcohol, which will allow the sale of stronger beers, ales, lagers and ciders that street drinkers find attractive, and that the application would allow sales of single cans and bottles and miniature spirits, which will make the premises attractive to street drinkers.
  • The representation states that the premises are in an area that is known for street drinking and that concerns have been raised by local residents and business owners.
  • The representation also states that selling alcohol late at night and early in the morning at times other places are closed is also likely to attract similar anti-social behaviour and lead to an increase in street drinking, anti-social behaviour, littering and noise issues for residents.
• Nine residents, on the grounds of crime and disorder and the prevention of public nuisance. Copies of their letters are attached as Appendix D, which is exempt from publication.

The Committee Report notes that the premises has not previously held a premises licence and was previously called Gates DIY Store. The new application describes the premises as an off licence, convenience store, parcel shop, grocery store and there is also a display of fireworks to the left as you enter the store.

The members of the Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee are asked to hear the application and any valid representations received from responsible authorities and determine the application.

Declarations of Interest

Councillors are required to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests¹ or non-pecuniary interests they may have in any matter being considered at the meeting, with regard to the guidance attached to the agenda.

Confirmation of Procedure

Councillor Tonii Wilson, Chair of Licensing Committee, will confirm the procedure for the meeting.