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Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday 16th March, 2026 10.00 am
March 16, 2026 at 10:00 am Licensing Sub-Committee View on council websiteSummary
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The Licensing Sub-Committee of North Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Bargain Booze. The meeting will also include the appointment of a chair and the declaration of any members' interests.
Application for a New Premises Licence at Bargain Booze
The primary item for discussion is an application for a new premises licence for Bargain Booze, located at 5 Grafton Close, Wellingborough, NN8 5WA. The applicant, Grafton Global Ltd, is seeking permission to sell alcohol for off-premises consumption between 06:00 and 23:00, Monday to Sunday. The proposed opening hours for the premises are the same.
The report pack indicates that forty-one representations have been received from residents. These representations raise concerns primarily focused on the potential for:
- Prevention of Crime and Disorder: Residents have expressed worries about increased anti-social behaviour, street drinking, loitering, and potential shoplifting.
- Prevention of Public Nuisance: Concerns include increased noise from customers, littering, and general disturbance to nearby residents, particularly during the proposed early morning and late evening hours.
- Protection of Children from Harm: Several representations highlight the proximity of the premises to schools and residential areas with young families, raising concerns about children's exposure to alcohol-related issues and the potential for proxy purchasing.
The report also notes that matters such as vehicle congestion and parking availability fall outside the scope of the Licensing Act 2003. Northamptonshire Police and the North Northamptonshire Council Environmental Protection department have not made representations.
The Sub-Committee will need to consider the application in light of the Licensing Act 20031, the Council's Licensing Policy2, and the statutory guidance issued by the Secretary of State under section 182 of the Act3. The Sub-Committee has the power to grant the licence as requested, grant it with additional conditions, or refuse the application entirely.
The report pack includes the premises licence application form4, a plan of the premises5, the consultation document6, a map showing the location of the premises7, and redacted copies of the emailed representations received8.
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The Licensing Act 2003 is the primary legislation governing the sale of alcohol and the provision of regulated entertainment in England and Wales. It sets out the framework for licensing authorities to grant and regulate licences. ↩
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The North Northamptonshire Council Licensing Act 2003 Statement of Licensing Policy outlines the council's approach to determining licence applications, aiming to promote the four licensing objectives. ↩
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Section 182 guidance provides advice to licensing authorities on the exercise of their functions under the Licensing Act 2003. ↩
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Appendix 1 - Application Form.pdf ↩
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Appendix 2 - Plan of Premises.pdf ↩
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Appendix 3 - Consultation Document.pdf ↩
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Appendix 5 - Map of Area.pdf ↩
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Appendix 4 - Representations - REDACTED.pdf ↩
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