The Licensing (Premises) Sub-Committee of Buckinghamshire Council is scheduled to convene on Thursday 17 September 2026. The primary focus of the meeting will be to consider an application to vary the premises licence for Premier Hedgerley, located at 2 Hedgerley Hill, Hedgerley, Slough, SL2 3RP. The committee will also review the hearing procedure rules for virtual licensing sub-committee meetings.

Variation of Premises Licence for Premier Hedgerley

The committee is scheduled to consider an application to vary the premises licence for Premier Hedgerley, a convenience store situated at 2 Hedgerley Hill, Hedgerley, Slough, SL2 3RP. The application, submitted by Manmeet Singh Khaneja, seeks to extend the authorised hours for the sale of alcohol and the premises' opening hours.

Currently, alcohol can be sold for off-premises consumption between 08:00 and 23:00 from Monday to Saturday, and from 10:00 to 22:30 on Sundays. The proposed variation would extend these hours to 06:00 to 23:00 seven days a week. The application also includes proposed additional measures to promote the licensing objectives, which have been translated into licence conditions.

The report pack indicates that one valid objection has been received regarding this application. This objection, submitted by Councillor David Moore, the Ward Councillor for Farnhams & Stoke Poges, raises concerns about the potential impact of extended alcohol sales on the licensing objectives of preventing crime and disorder, preventing public nuisance, and protecting children from harm. Councillor Moore argues that increased alcohol availability during early morning hours in a residential village setting could have a detrimental effect. Local residents have also reportedly expressed concerns to the Ward Councillor.

The Thames Valley Police have stated they have No Objection to the application. Other responsible authorities, including the Licensing Authority, Fire and Rescue Authority, Local Planning Authority, Local Environmental Health Authority, Weights and Measures Authority, Safeguarding and Child Protection Unit, and the Primary Care Trust, have not submitted any responses.

The committee will need to consider the application in light of Buckinghamshire Council's adopted Licensing Policy¹ and national guidance issued under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003². The policy emphasises the importance of 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.

The report details a range of conditions offered by the applicant within the operating schedule, covering general licensing objectives, prevention of crime and disorder, prevention of public nuisance, public safety, and the protection of children from harm. These include measures such as staff training, CCTV maintenance, an incident log, encouraging quiet departures from the premises, and operating a Challenge 25 proof of age scheme.

The committee has several options available for determination: granting the variation with conditions, rejecting the application entirely, or granting the variation with different conditions for specific parts of the premises or licensable activities. Any decision must be appropriate and proportionate for the promotion of the four licensing objectives and be supported by clear reasons.