The Licensing Sub-Committee of Barking and Dagenham Council met on Wednesday 29 April 2026 to consider an application to vary the premises licence for Alsa Express, located at 442 to 444 Lodge Avenue, Dagenham. The committee was minded to approve the application with revised hours and conditions, subject to the applicant agreeing to the police's proposed terms, following objections from the Metropolitan Police.

Variation to Premises Licence for Alsa Express

The primary focus of the meeting was an application by Sahin Tasyurdu to vary the premises licence for Alsa Express, located at 442-444 Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 4QS. The original application sought to extend the sale of alcohol to 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Metropolitan Police lodged a representation against the application, citing concerns related to the four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm. Police noted that the premises are located near several schools, including Monteagle Primary School, Eastbury Primary School, Child Ville Pre School, and Jo Richardson Community School, as well as being close to the busy A13 road. They argued that extending alcohol sales to 24 hours would be excessive and unnecessary, potentially leading to increased anti-social behaviour, criminality, and risks to public safety.

During the hearing, the applicant's agent, Emin Fazal Yurtukul, stated that they had withdrawn the 24-hour request and were now seeking to extend the sale of alcohol until 3 am, seven days a week. The police, represented by PC Owen Dunn, maintained their objection, proposing revised hours of 8 am to 11:30 pm Monday to Thursday, 8 am to midnight on Friday and Saturday, and 10 am to 11:30 pm on Sunday, along with agreed conditions.

The subcommittee considered all representations and evidence presented. They concluded that granting the application in full would not promote the licensing objectives. However, they were minded to approve the application subject to the applicant agreeing to the police's proposed revised hours and the associated conditions. The applicant agreed to these revised terms.

The subcommittee's decision was to grant the application for the variation of the premises licence for Alsa Express, with the sale of alcohol permitted from Monday to Thursday between 8 am and 11:30 pm, Friday and Saturday between 8 am and midnight, and Sunday between 10 am and 11:30 pm. These hours are to be implemented alongside the conditions agreed upon with the police.