The Licensing Sub Committee D of Islington Council is scheduled to consider two applications concerning premises licences. One is a review of an existing licence for Angel's Corner mini-market, and the other is a new application for a premises licence for Shop on St John Street.

Premises Licence Review Application: Angel's Corner Mini Market

The committee is scheduled to consider a review of the premises licence for Angel's Corner mini-market, located at 2 Copenhagen Street, London, N1 0JD. This review was initiated by the Metropolitan Police on the grounds of the prevention of crime and disorder. The report pack indicates that the police have presented evidence suggesting the premises has been involved in or permitted criminal conduct, specifically concerning the sale of suspected stolen goods. The police are seeking serious consideration for the revocation of the premises licence. The report also notes that the Licensing Authority is submitting a representation to support the review, citing concerns about poor management standards and a failure to respond to requests for information. The premises currently holds a licence for the off-sale of alcohol and for the premises to be open to the public within specified hours.

New Premises Licence Application: Shop

A new premises licence application is scheduled for consideration for a premises known as Shop at 115 St John Street, London, EC1V 4JE. The application seeks to permit the retail sale of alcohol for both on and off-site consumption, as well as for the premises to be open to the public, within specified hours. This application is located within the Clerkenwell Cumulative Impact Area, meaning the committee will need to consider Licensing Policy 3, which presumes refusal unless it can be satisfied that there will be no adverse cumulative impact on the licensing objectives. The report indicates that the Metropolitan Police and the Council's Noise service have agreed conditions with the applicant, and their representations have been withdrawn. However, there are five outstanding representations from local residents. These representations raise concerns about the potential for increased crime and disorder, public nuisance, and risks to public safety, particularly in relation to the cumulative impact of alcohol outlets in the area, street drinking, noise, litter, and pavement congestion. Residents are requesting conditions such as the removal of off-sales, alcohol only being served to seated customers with a substantial meal, and reduced operating hours.