The Licensing Sub Committee B of Islington Council met on Tuesday 2 June 2026 to consider a new premises licence application. The primary item scheduled for discussion was an application for a new premises licence for Archway Local, located at 758 Holloway Road, London, N19 3JF.

New Premises Licence Application: Archway Local, 758 Holloway Road, London, N19 3JF

The committee was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Archway Local, a retail establishment at 758 Holloway Road, London, N19 3JF. The application sought permission for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises, with proposed operating hours from 08:00 to 23:00 daily.

The report pack indicated that the premises is located within the Archway Cumulative Impact Area (CIA), which is designated as an alcohol saturation zone. This designation means there is a presumption of refusal for new or varied licence applications unless the applicant can demonstrate that granting the licence will not adversely affect the licensing objectives.

Several objections were lodged by local residents and the Better Archway Forum. Key concerns raised by objectors included:

• Prevention of Public Nuisance: Residents cited existing issues with anti-social behaviour, including public urination and vomiting, and noise from customers leaving late at night and from stock deliveries. They also raised concerns about late-night crowds gathering outdoors.
• Prevention of Crime and Disorder: Objections highlighted the potential for increased violence, begging, street disorder, vandalism, and rowdiness due to increased alcohol availability. Concerns were also raised about illegal activity, with one nearby business, Naz Organic, having been fined for selling illegal tobacco and vapes, including to a minor.
• Protecting and Improving Public Health: Environmental impacts such as increased litter, light pollution from extended shop hours and signage, and worsened air quality due to delivery vehicles were cited.
• Public Safety: Concerns were raised about traffic safety hazards from intoxicated groups gathering outside and from delivery vehicles, as well as the potential for disturbances to impact vulnerable populations, including patients from the nearby Whittington Hospital and mental health facilities.
• Protection of Children from Harm: Objections noted the potential for children to be exposed to adult language, intoxication, and anti-social behaviour, particularly given the premises' proximity to transport hubs serving multiple schools.
• Cumulative Impact: The designation of Archway as a CIA was a significant point, with objectors arguing that adding another alcohol outlet would exacerbate existing problems of crime, disorder, and public nuisance.

The applicant, Din Dyal, proposed operating hours from 08:00 to 23:00 daily for off-sales. The application also detailed a comprehensive operating schedule aimed at promoting the four licensing objectives, including the implementation of a 'Challenge 25' policy, CCTV installation with 31-day recording, staff training in responsible alcohol retailing, and specific measures to prevent crime and disorder, public nuisance, and protect children from harm.

The report pack also included a plan of the proposed premises and detailed conditions suggested for approval, which were consistent with the operating schedule. These conditions covered aspects such as CCTV operation, incident logging, restrictions on alcohol sales (e.g., no open containers, no single cans, limits on high-strength alcohol), staff training, and the display of signage.

The meeting agenda also included formal matters such as introductions, apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and the order of business, as well as the minutes of the previous meeting.