The Licensing Sub Committee of Cardiff Council met on Wednesday 19 August 2026 to consider an application for a premises licence for Holmesdale Fish Bar. The meeting's agenda focused on the potential impact of the proposed operating hours on the local community.

Application for Premises Licence: Holmesdale Fish Bar

The committee was scheduled to discuss an application for a premises licence for Holmesdale Fish Bar, located at 66 Holmesdale Street, Grangetown, Cardiff, CF11 7BU. The application, submitted by Akshay Patel and Kashyap Pansuriya, sought permission for the provision of late-night refreshment, both indoors and outdoors.

The proposed operating hours for late-night refreshment were Monday to Saturday, from 11:00 am to 2:00 am. The premises is described as a ground-floor takeaway fish and chip shop that also serves burgers, fries, gyros, and rice bowls. The applicant stated that the premises would be open to the public for takeaway services from 12:00 pm until 10:00 pm, and after 10:00 pm, it would operate solely for online delivery orders. The application also included proposed hours for the sale of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises, Monday to Saturday, from 11:00 pm to 2:00 am.

Several representations were received regarding this application. South Wales Police initially submitted a representation but later withdrew it after the applicant agreed to proposed amendments and conditions. These conditions included the installation and maintenance of a CCTV system, the use of an incident book, restrictions on deliveries to prevent public nuisance, and training for staff in conflict management. Crucially, the applicant agreed that between 11:00 pm and 2:00 am, the premises would not be open to the public for walk-in customers, with late-night refreshment only available via a delivery service.

A representation was also received from Pollution Control, raising concerns about the potential for public nuisance. The core of this concern was the proposed late operating hours extending to 2:00 am, particularly in a predominantly residential area. The applicant argued that their operation would be primarily delivery-based after 10:00 pm, with no walk-in customers after 11:00 pm, and that measures would be in place to minimise noise and disturbance from delivery drivers. However, Pollution Control remained concerned about potential noise from delivery drivers, congregating customers, and cooking odours, suggesting revised closing hours.

Further representations were received from other individuals. These objections also focused on the prevention of public nuisance, citing the residential nature of Holmesdale Street and the potential for noise, disturbance, and increased litter from late-night customers and delivery vehicles. Concerns were also raised about potential odours from cooking and the impact on residents, particularly those with young families. Some representations highlighted that other commercial areas with late-night establishments, such as Corporation Road, might be more suitable for such operations.

The report pack indicated that the committee would need to consider these representations and determine whether to grant the application, modify the licence conditions, or reject the application, all with a view to promoting the four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm.