The Licensing Sub-Committee of Wandsworth Council met on Wednesday 19 August 2026 to consider an application to vary the premises licence for KK Convenience Store, 82 Tooting High Street, London, SW17 0RN. The application sought to extend the hours for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises until 2am daily. After hearing representations from the applicant, the Metropolitan Police, the Licensing Authority, and a local resident, the subcommittee retired to make a decision.

KK Convenience Store Alcohol Sales Extension

The primary focus of the meeting was an application by Kavikumar Paramasivam to extend the alcohol sales hours at KK Convenience Store, located at 82 Tooting High Street, London, SW17 0RN. Currently, alcohol can be sold for off-premises consumption until 11pm Monday to Saturday and 10:30pm on Sundays. The applicant proposed extending these hours to 2am every day.

The application was met with objections from the Metropolitan Police and the Licensing Authority, both citing concerns related to the prevention of crime and disorder and public nuisance. These objections were largely based on the premises being located within the Tooting Broadway Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ)^¹. This zone is designated due to existing issues with alcohol-related violence, anti-social behaviour, and street drinking. The police presented data showing a rise in offences in the area between January and April 2026, including violence, sexual offences, and anti-social behaviour.

PC Belinda Loizou, representing the Metropolitan Police, argued that extending alcohol sales hours would exacerbate these existing problems and add to the cumulative impact on the CIZ, which is already saturated with licensed premises. Russ Stevens, a Principal Licensing Officer for the Licensing Authority, echoed these concerns, highlighting that the application did not meet the exceptions outlined in the council's Cumulative Impact Policy for 'off-sales' premises. He noted that the proposed extension of 23.5 hours per week would significantly increase alcohol availability during times already identified as problematic.

Vincent Johnson, a resident living at 82A Tooting High Street, also objected, expressing concerns about increased noise and anti-social behaviour, particularly if drinkers were drawn to the area after other venues closed. He noted that while the shop opposite, which does not sell alcohol, already experiences issues, extending alcohol sales at KK Convenience Store would likely worsen the situation for residents.

The applicant, represented by Kavikumar Paramasivan and his business partner Karthik, stated that the extension was necessary for the business's viability and pledged to adhere to all regulations. They highlighted existing measures such as CCTV, staff training, and a refusal log. During the hearing, the applicant offered to reduce the proposed extension to midnight on weekdays, acknowledging the concerns raised.

After considering the representations, the subcommittee retired to a separate confidential meeting room to make their decision. The decision, reasons, and any legal guidance will be confirmed in writing within five working days.