This meeting was about a new application for a premises licence for Shreeji Local, 167 Malden Road. The application was for the off-sales of alcohol. The report pack for the meeting also includes the minutes from the previous Licensing Panel C meeting which took place on the 10th of October, 2024. The minutes note that an application that was scheduled to be discussed for Kazim Efes Restaurant, 56-56A Maple Street was resolved prior to the meeting, but the minutes do not describe the nature of the application or the resolution.

Shreeji Local - 167 Malden Road

The Licensing Panel C was scheduled to consider an application for the grant of a new Premises Licence at Shreeji Local, 167 Malden Road, London, NW5 4HT. The applicant is Shreeji Local Ltd, whose Designated Premises Supervisor is Kenaben Acharya. The applicant was requesting permission for the following:

• Supply of Alcohol (off the premises)
  • Monday to Saturday 08:00 – 23:00
  • Sunday 08:00 – 22:30
• Opening hours
  • Monday to Saturday 07:00 – 23:00
  • Sunday 07:00 – 22:30

Twenty-four representations were received objecting to the application from local residents. Common concerns raised included the belief that there was already sufficient access to off-licences and pubs in the area, that another off-licence would lead to an increase in crime and disorder, and that the requested hours of operation were too long and would cause a public nuisance.

The Metropolitan Police and the Licensing Authority both initially objected to the application.

The Metropolitan Police subsequently agreed to withdraw their objection if the applicant agreed to some additional conditions. These included not selling single cans or bottles smaller than 660ml with an ABV of over 6% unless they were premium products, covering all alcohol displays outside of the permitted hours, and commencing licensable activities at 8 am instead of 7 am.

The Licensing Authority subsequently agreed to withdraw their objection if the applicant agreed to some additional conditions. These included ensuring that no alcohol would be sold in open containers or be consumed on the premises.

Public Health also submitted a representation objecting to the application. They said:

We are concerned that if this application for extended hours is granted, it will increase the availability of alcohol for consumption and the number of people drinking. This could lead to an increase in public nuisance, crime and disorder, hospital admissions and callouts and impact adversely on the health of those buying and consuming the alcohol as well as the health of others who encounter them.

The report notes that the premises is not in a cumulative impact policy area and the application is not subject to the Council’s hours policy.

The report pack for the meeting does not provide any information about what was discussed during the meeting, or what if any decisions were taken on the application by the Licensing Panel.