The Licensing Sub-Committee of Doncaster Council met on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, to consider an application for a new premises licence. The primary item on the agenda was an application for Hexthorpe Market Express to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises.

Application for a New Premises Licence: Hexthorpe Market Express

The committee was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Hexthorpe Market Express, located at 83 Hexthorpe Road, Hexthorpe, Doncaster, DN4 0BE. The application sought permission to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises between 08:00 and 23:00, Monday to Sunday.

The report pack indicated that the premises is currently a convenience store and is situated within Area 1, which is subject to a cumulative impact policy¹. The Licensing Act 2003 requires the Licensing Authority to consider applications that have received representations from the public or responsible authorities. In this instance, three relevant representations had been received from members of the public, relating to the four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, prevention of public nuisance, public safety, and the protection of children from harm.

The report pack outlined the potential options for the Sub-Committee, which included granting the licence with conditions, excluding certain licensable activities, refusing to specify a designated premises supervisor, or rejecting the application entirely. The report also detailed the legal implications, financial considerations, and consultation undertaken with various responsible authorities, including South Yorkshire Police and City of Doncaster Council's Environmental Protection Enforcement.

The report pack included copies of the application form, a location plan of the premises, and the representations received. These representations raised concerns including allegations of selling illicit cigarettes and vapes, supplying alcohol to underage customers, and anti-social behaviour associated with groups gathering outside the premises. One representation also expressed concern about increased noise, disturbances, and littering due to late-night alcohol sales.