The Licensing Sub-Committee (Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005) of Tewkesbury Borough Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 7 October 2025, to consider an application for a premises licence. The primary focus of the meeting will be to determine the application for a new premises licence for Tesco Express, Unit 1, Typhoon Way/Lobleys Drive, Brockworth.

Premises Licence Application - Tesco Express, Brockworth

The Sub-Committee will consider an application for a new premises licence for the Tesco Express located at Unit 1, Typhoon Way/Lobleys Drive, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4FL. The application, submitted by Tesco Stores Limited, seeks permission for the provision of late-night refreshment and the sale of alcohol.

Specifically, the application requests:

• Provision of Late Night Refreshment: Every Day, 23:00 – 00:00
• Sale by Retail of Alcohol: Every Day, 06:00 – 00:00

According to the report pack, the application was subject to a 28-day consultation period, during which responsible authorities were consulted. No comments were received from the responsible authorities. However, three representations were received from 'Other Persons'. These representations, included in Appendix D - Representations, raise concerns regarding the prevention of public nuisance, prevention of crime and disorder, and the protection of children from harm.

The Sub-Committee is tasked with determining the application, with the following options available:

• Granting the application as applied for.
• Granting the application but with modifications to times or conditions, appropriate to promote the licensing objectives.
• Rejecting all or part of the application.

In making its determination, the Sub-Committee must consider several factors, including:

• Representations from all parties.
• Statutory guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003¹.
• The Licensing Authority's Statement of Licensing Policy.

The report pack includes several appendices to support the Sub-Committee's review, including:

• Appendix A - Copy of application
• Appendix B - Location plan
• Appendix C - Plans of premises
• Appendix D - Representations
• Appendix E - Hearing procedures

The representations from other persons include concerns from Hannah Morgan, Sophie Parker and Hayley Sim, all of whom are local residents. Hannah Morgan raised concerns that:

Extended alcohol sales until midnight will increase late-night noise and disturbance in this residential area. Deliveries linked to longer trading hours would add further disruption, especially in early mornings and late evenings. Longer alcohol sales are likely to encourage anti-social behaviour, littering, and public drinking, which will negatively affect the local community. Families and children live nearby, and the risks from alcohol-related nuisance will directly affect them.

Sophie Parker raised concerns about antisocial behaviour on Coopers Edge, saying:

There have been lots of antisocial behaviour issues recently nearby on Coopers edge and I really feel that this would make the situation even worse, with groups gathering nearby late at night.

Hayley Sim also raised concerns about antisocial behaviour, saying:

As a resident of coopers edge in Brockworth I am writing to refute against the sale of late night alcohol in the new Tesco which is currently being built. In an area which is currently already experiencing high levels of antisocial behaviour I feel this would only exacerbate this.

The report pack also notes that a planning condition exists that restricts the premises to opening to customers only between the hours of 07:00 - 23:00 Monday to Saturday and 07:00 - 21:00 on Sundays and public bank holidays. The planning authority have not made any comments in relation to this application.

Election of Chair

At the start of the meeting, the sub-committee will elect a chair from amongst the present councillors.