The Licensing Sub Committee C met to discuss an application for a new premises licence at 11 Hercules Street ¹. Councillors granted the application with conditions, after hearing that the applicant had addressed concerns from the Metropolitan Police and the Council's Noise Service.

Bodegare, 11 Hercules Street, N7 6AT

The Sub-Committee considered an application for a new premises licence at 11 Hercules Street for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises. The applicant was Bodegare Ltd ²

The applicant was represented at the meeting by a licensing consultant. They stated that the premises would be a storage unit, with sales made through Amazon and deliveries handled by DHL and other couriers. The applicant confirmed in their application that No members of the public shall be permitted access to the premises to purchase alcohol.

Objections to the application were received from two local residents who raised concerns about public nuisance, child welfare and safety in the area. In particular they were concerned about increased noise and litter, and the proximity of the premises to Grafton Primary School.

The applicant responded to the residents' concerns in writing, emphasising that no alcohol would be sold directly from the premises.

I totally agree that another retail outlet would be inappropriate in your area, this unit is a storage unit which is not open to the general public you cannot purchase wine (which is the only thing that will be stored there) at the premises.

Both the Metropolitan Police and Islington Council's Noise Service withdrew their initial representations after the applicant agreed to a number of conditions. These include: operating a Challenge 25 policy, providing staff training on underage sales, and limiting delivery times.

The Sub-Committee granted the licence with the agreed conditions. They expressed disappointment that the applicant was not present at the meeting.

The Sub-Committee was disappointed that neither the owner or the management of the premises were in attendance at the hearing to respond to questions.