The Licensing Committee of Croydon Council is scheduled to meet on Monday, 16 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a significant discussion on the review of the Cumulative Impact Assessment for the London Borough of Croydon, alongside the consideration of minutes from previous meetings and sub-committee meetings.

Review of Cumulative Impact Assessment

A key item for discussion is the outcome of a consultation regarding the review of the current Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) within the London Borough of Croydon. The report pack indicates that the committee will consider the consultation responses and officers' feedback. The Licensing Authority is being asked to agree that, based on the consultation and updated data, it remains of the opinion that the number of authorisations for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises in cumulative impact areas 1-5 is such that granting further authorisations would be inconsistent with the authority's duty to promote the licensing objectives under the Licensing Act 2003¹. The committee will be asked to authorise officers to publish the Cumulative Impact Assessment and note that a summary will be incorporated into the Council's Statement of Licensing Policy.

The report details that cumulative impact refers to the potential stress on local services and the promotion of licensing objectives caused by a high concentration of licensed premises in one area. The council currently has five such areas, all relating to off-licences, shops, and supermarkets selling alcohol for off-premises consumption. These areas are:

• Cumulative impact area 1: Along the Brighton Road; South End; High Street, George Street corridor.
• Cumulative impact area 2: Along the London Road/Streatham High Road corridor.
• Cumulative impact area 3: Along the Brigstock Road and High Street, Thornton Heath corridor.
• Cumulative impact area 4: Along the length of Central Parade, New Addington.
• Cumulative impact area 5: Along the length of High Street, South Norwood and Portland Road.

The report includes extensive data on local crime and disorder statistics, anti-social behaviour incidents, and the density of premises selling alcohol, which form the evidence base for the CIA. Consultation responses from various stakeholders, including residents, businesses, and statutory bodies like the Metropolitan Police, are also detailed.

Minutes of Previous Meetings

The committee is also scheduled to approve the minutes of previous meetings. This includes the minutes of the Licensing Committee meeting held on Monday, 29 April 2024, and Monday, 2 February 2026. Additionally, the minutes of previous Licensing Sub-Committee meetings held on Tuesday, 27 June 2023, and Tuesday, 24 February 2026, are to be approved.