The Licensing Sub-Committee considered three applications for new premises licences. Two applications, for Putney Polish Delicatessen and Mobile Laptop and Repair Centre, were granted with modified conditions. The third application, for Enoteca Chiaia, was subject to a review of its existing premises licence, with a decision to be made on further action.

Putney Polish Delicatessen, 379 Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 5QJ

The application for a new premises licence for Putney Polish Delicatessen was granted. The delicatessen, which currently sells Polish grocery items and food, sought permission to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily.

A resident, Ms. Edyta Stenner, raised objections concerning public nuisance, crime and disorder, and the protection of children from harm. Ms. Stenner expressed concerns about groups of people gathering outside the premises, which she described as intimidating, particularly for her children returning from school. She also highlighted issues with rubbish and potential increases in loitThe application for a new premises licence for Putney Polish Delicatessen was granted. The delicatessen, which currently sells Polish grocery items and food, sought permission to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily.

A resident, Ms. Edyta Stenner, raised objections concerning public nuisance, crime and disorder, and the protection of children from harm. Ms. Stenner expressed concerns about groups of people gathering outside the premises, which she described as intimidating, particularly for her children returning from school. She also highlighted issues with rubbish and potential increases in loitering if alcohol sales were permitted.

Mr. Bartosz Glinkowski, the owner, stated that alcohol sales would be ancillary to food sales and that he was not seeking to extend the shop's opening hours. He had engaged with Ms. Stenner to address her concerns, proposing measures such as staff monitoring of the frontage, clear signage, and ensuring no alcohol was consumed outside. The Metropolitan Police and Trading Standards had withdrawn their objections after the applicant agreed to incorporate their proposed conditions into the operating schedule. These conditions included measures for CCTV, an incident log, staff training, and restrictions on alcohol sales, such as no single cans of beer, lager, or cider above 6% ABV.

The Sub-Committee granted the licence, subject to the agreed conditions.

Mobile Laptop and Repair Centre, 7-11 St John's Hill, London, SW11 1TN

The Licensing Sub-Committee granted a new premises licence for Junction Gadget Limited, trading as Mobile and Laptop Repair Centre, to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises. The applicant proposed hours of 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Significant objections were raised by the Metropolitan Police, Environmental Health, and the Wandsworth Community Safety Officer. The police cited concerns about the area's high levels of crime and anti-social behaviour, suggesting that another off-licence would exacerbate these issues. Environmental Health and the Community Safety Officer highlighted that the premises were located within the Clapham Junction Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ), and that granting the licence would be inconsistent with the council's duty to promote licensing objectives. They argued that the area already experiences significant problems with street drinking, rough sleeping, and anti-social behaviour.

During the hearing, the applicant's representative, Mr. Sirinder Panchal, proposed amendments to the application. These included reducing the proposed hours to 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Crucially, the applicant agreed to a condition that alcohol sales would be delivery-only, with no sales permitted over the counter or alcohol displayed on the premises. This amendment addressed concerns raised by Trading Standards regarding the protection of children from harm.

The representatives from the police, Environmental Health, and Community Safety all indicated that a delivery-only model would significantly mitigate their concerns. However, the police maintained their objection, citing potential issues with delivery drivers and the location within the CIZ. Environmental Health and the Community Safety Officer stated that a delivery-only model would change their perspective, but acknowledged potential issues with third-party delivery drivers.

The Sub-Committee granted the licence with a number of conditions, including the delivery-only restriction, strict age verification for deliveries, and no alcohol being displayed on the premises. The proposed hours were also amended to 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Enoteca Chiaia, 178 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4ED

The Sub-Committee considered an application for the review of the premises licence for Enoteca Chiaia, a wine bar and retailer. The review was initiated by a resident, Mr. Jean-Pierre Dos Santos, who lives in the flat directly above the premises. Mr. Dos Santos alleged that the Premises Licence Holder, Mr. Valentino Di Geronimo, had consistently failed to promote the licensing objectives, particularly the prevention of public nuisance.

The Environmental Health Officer supported the review, citing multiple complaints from Mr. Dos Santos regarding noise. The applicant's legal representative, Ms. Sarah Taylor, presented extensive evidence, including video footage and logs, detailing numerous breaches of the premises licence conditions. These included allowing vertical drinking, serving alcohol to seated customers, noise and vibration emanating from the premises, waste collection outside permitted hours, emission of fumes and odours, customers leaving with open containers, exceeding the limit for smokers outside, and a lack of supervision in the outside area.

Mr. Dos Santos's witness statement detailed the severe impact of the noise and disturbances on his physical and mental health, including anxiety, panic attacks, and sleep deprivation. His wife and family members also provided statements detailing the negative effects on their lives and their inability to enjoy their home. Mr. Dos Santos's employer also submitted a statement highlighting the impact on his work performance due to exhaustion and lack of focus.

The applicant requested the revocation of the premises licence, arguing that the Premises Licence Holder was incapable and unwilling to promote the licensing objectives. The Environmental Health Officer noted that while live music events had ceased, sporadic noise disturbances from recorded music continued.

The Sub-Committee considered the evidence and the representations made. The decision on the review of Enoteca Chiaia's licence was to be confirmed in writing within five working days, along with information on rights of appeal.