The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee was scheduled to convene to address a new premises licence application and to confirm the procedure for the meeting. Councillor Jane Barbara Lofthouse, Chair of the Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee, Councillor Pushpa Dipaklal Makwana and Councillor Winston Vaughan were scheduled to be in attendance. The main item for consideration was an application for a new premises licence at a location in Beckton.

Here's a breakdown of the topics that were scheduled to be discussed:

New Premises Licence Application for 4-8 Atlantis Avenue

The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider a new premises licence application for 4-8 Atlantis Avenue, London E16 2BF, submitted by Jay Retail Ltd. The application requests permission for:

• Supply of alcohol (off-licence): Monday to Sunday, 06:00 to 00:00
• Late night refreshment (indoors): Monday to Sunday, 23:00 to 00:00

According to the report pack, the council received the application on 18 June 2025, and it was subsequently advertised at the premises and in a local newspaper.

Several representations were made regarding the application:

• Council Licensing Enforcement Team: In its role as a responsible authority¹, the team submitted a letter of representation ([Appendix B][appendix b.pdf]) citing concerns regarding crime and disorder, prevention of public nuisance, and public safety. The team expressed concern over the lack of detail in the application regarding alcohol control measures, specifically mentioning the sale of single cans/bottles, the strength of alcohol, and the sale of smaller spirit bottles. They also raised concerns about the proposed 6am start time for alcohol sales, fearing it could attract street drinkers and increase anti-social behaviour. The report pack states that the Licensing Enforcement Team recommended that Jay Retail Ltd submit a set of more robust conditions following the Councils Licensing Policy 2025 – 2030 with the appendix of model conditions.
• Council Commercial Environmental Team: The team submitted a letter of representation ([Appendix C][appendix c.pdf]) focusing on the prevention of public nuisance. They voiced concerns that the applicant had not proposed any measures to prevent public nuisance, and that the applicant hadn't provided information on the types and strengths of alcohol to be sold, and that high strength alcohol sales or sales of single cans or miniatures could make the premises attractive to street drinkers and lead to an increase in street drinking, littering, public urination and other antisocial behaviour. The team also raised concerns about deliveries and waste collection potentially causing a nuisance to local residents.
• Resident 1: A resident submitted a letter of representation ([Appendix D][appexdix d.pdf]) objecting to the application based on the protection of children from harm and public safety. The resident argued that the proposed licensing hours were excessive and highly inappropriate for a mixed-use residential area such as Royal Albert Wharf. They believed that allowing alcohol sales from 6 AM would increase the risk of public intoxication and anti-social behaviour, especially when children are likely to be present.
• Resident 2: Another resident submitted a letter of representation ([Appendix E][appendix e.pdf]) raising concerns about crime and disorder and the prevention of public nuisance. The resident noted increased shoplifting and anti-social behaviour at the Co-op store opposite the proposed premises, as well as increased litter in the area. They urged the store owners to consider security measures and additional bins.

The report pack included a map of the area ([Appendix F][appendix b.pdf]) and a plan of the premises ([Appendix G][appendix b.pdf]).