The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a new premises licence for Jay's Food and Wine, located at 117 Nelson Road, Twickenham, TW2 7AZ. The licence permits the sale of alcohol for off-premises consumption and for the premises to be open to the public between 8am and 10pm daily. This decision was made after considering representations from the applicant, Mr. Balbir Singh Kapoor, and an objector, Mr. Pankaj Reddy, and imposing several conditions to promote the licensing objectives.

Jay's Food and Wine Premises Licence Application

The primary focus of the meeting was the application for a new premises licence for Jay's Food and Wine, located at 117 Nelson Road, Twickenham. The applicant, Mr. Balbir Singh Kapoor, sought permission to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises between 8am and 11pm, with the premises also open to the public during these hours.

The application was opposed by Mr. Pankaj Reddy, a local resident, who raised concerns about potential increases in public nuisance, crime and disorder, and issues related to parking and pedestrian safety near a nearby crossing. Mr. Reddy highlighted that parked cars were obstructing views for pedestrians and that a nearby pizza shop remained open late, contributing to noise and anti-social behaviour.

The Metropolitan Police, initially consulted, agreed to a comprehensive set of conditions with the applicant and therefore did not make a formal representation against the application. These conditions, detailed in Appendix B of the Public reports pack, included measures such as CCTV installation, staff training, a Challenge 25 policy, and restrictions on alcohol display and sales.

During the hearing, Mr. Kapoor, represented by Ms. Maninder Kaur, demonstrated significant experience in the licensed retail sector, having worked in similar roles for over six years, including as a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS). To address Mr. Reddy's concerns, Mr. Kapoor offered to reduce the proposed hours for alcohol sales and the premises' closing time from 11pm to 10pm daily. He also committed to displaying notices encouraging customers to leave quietly and consider local residents.

The Sub-Committee, chaired by Councillor Jonathan Cardy, considered the arguments presented. They noted that the premises was outside the Twickenham Cumulative Impact Zone and that the applicant had agreed to numerous conditions with the Metropolitan Police 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.

Ultimately, the Sub-Committee decided to grant the licence with modified hours, setting the closing time and the sale of alcohol from 8am to 10pm daily. This decision was subject to the conditions agreed with the Metropolitan Police, as well as additional conditions imposed by the Sub-Committee. These included ensuring that the premises layout would allow staff at the counter to have a clear, unobstructed view of all areas where alcohol is displayed, and that prominent notices would be displayed to remind patrons to dispose of litter responsibly, particularly in relation to nearby heritage assets. The Sub-Committee also noted that any issues related to illegal parking or the operating hours of other businesses would need to be addressed separately with the relevant council departments.

The decision notice, detailing the full conditions of the licence, was issued on 13 March 2026 and can be found in the Jays Food and Wine DN Final document. The Sub-Committee also noted its powers to review the licence should any problems arise in the future.