The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for a Co Op store. The committee will also review the minutes of a previous meeting.

Application for a New Premises Licence: Co Op, 57B Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1RB

The main item for discussion is an application for a new premises licence for the Co Op at 57B Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1RB. The application, submitted by Ward Hadaway LLP on behalf of Co-operative Group Food Limited, seeks authorisation for the retail sale of alcohol for off-site consumption between Monday and Sunday, from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. The premises will close to the public at 7:00 pm daily, with alcohol sales between 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm being exclusively for online deliveries.

The report pack details that representations were received from the Metropolitan Police concerning the prevention of crime and disorder, and from Trading Standards regarding the protection of children from harm. Following discussions, the applicant has agreed to amendments to their operating schedule, which have addressed these concerns, leading to the withdrawal of these representations. However, one valid representation was received from an Other Person, which references all four licensing objectives. This representation has been forwarded to the applicant and will be considered by the Sub-Committee.

The committee has several options for determining the application: to grant it as it stands, to grant it with conditions, to exclude certain licensable activities, or to reject the application entirely. The report outlines proposed conditions arising from the applicant's operating schedule, which cover areas such as CCTV operation, proof of age schemes (including Challenge 25 ), incident logging, staff training, and specific measures for online alcohol deliveries. These conditions aim to promote the four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm.

The committee will also consider the council's Statement of Licensing Policy¹ and the Secretary of State's Guidance² when making its decision. The Statement of Licensing Policy, last updated on 21 July 2021, outlines the council's approach to promoting the licensing objectives and balancing the needs of the community with those of businesses. The proposed hours of operation are detailed in Annex 2 of the public reports pack³.