The Licensing Sub-Committee of Barnet Council met on 05 December 2024 and approved an application for a new premises licence for the sale of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises at 1 & 1A Sussex Ring in Woodside Park. The licence was granted to Philippe Conticini UK Limited, with the sale of alcohol permitted between 10am and 8pm, seven days a week. The sub-committee approved the application despite receiving representations from local people, on the grounds that the concerns of residents were not supported by evidence from the police or any other responsible authorities.

Application from Philippe Conticini UK Limited, 1 & 1A Sussex Ring, London, N12 7HY

The sub-committee considered a report about an application for a new premises licence for a high-end bakery at 1 & 1A Sussex Ring.

The applicant had agreed to a number of conditions with the Metropolitan Police, including the restriction of alcohol sales to customers seated at tables, and the operation of a Challenge 25 policy.

The sub-committee heard representations from two local residents objecting to the application on the grounds that the sale of alcohol would be likely to increase crime and disorder and public nuisance in the area. Residents also raised concerns about public safety and the protection of children. One resident wrote:

Granting this business a license to sell alcohol in a quiet residential area raises concerns regarding a potential increase in crime and disorder in the local area. The consumption of alcohol is often associated with anti-social behaviour, vandalism, and violent or violence-related incidents.

The sub-committee also heard from a resident who supported the application.

The sub-committee granted the licence with the conditions agreed between the applicant and the police, as well as an additional condition requiring the applicant to install and maintain a CCTV system.

In their decision, the sub-committee said that they had given considerable weight to the fact that no responsible authority had objected to the application. They went on to say that no evidence has been produced to support the assertion that this Premises should cause an increase in anti-social behaviour, public nuisance and crime and disorder in the area.

The sub-committee also noted that the applicant had a good track record at their other premises in London.