Application for a new premises license at 21 Park Road, London, N8 8TE
The Licensing Sub-Committee (“the LSC”) carefully considered the above application.
In considering the application, the LSC took account of the Licensing Act 2003 (“the Act”), the Revised Guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 in February 2025 (“the section 182 guidance”), the Haringey Statement of Licensing Policy 2021-2026, the report pack, and representations from the applicant and objectors.
Having considered the application and heard from all the parties, the LSC decided to GRANT the application, subject to further conditions.
Reasons
Written representations received
The LSC received the following evidence:
Oral representations received
The LSC heard from:
Mr Doldur and Mr Daly made the following representations. Save where necessary, the LSC does not distinguish between things said by each of them. While not seeking to record everything said during the course of the hearing, the LSC noted and placed reliance on the following points in particular:
Ø Freshco Basket will operate as a neighbourhood convenience store, selling groceries, fresh food & vegetables, chilled food etc. Alcohol will be one part of their business.
Ø The applicant has 4 years of retail background working in his uncle’s shop. This is his own venture, and he intends to be a positive part of the local community.
Ø The Designated Premises Supervisor named in the application is the applicant’s uncle, but the applicant has just obtained his own personal license.
Ø He will be managing day-to-day operations and training staff in things such as managing deliveries, keeping noise down, checking outside for littering, Challenge 25, and the use of the CCTV.
Ø The application already contains a number of realistic conditions. In addition, the applicant agreed the further conditions proposed by the Metropolitan Police.
Ø Three further conditions were either offered during submissions or agreed following questions from councillors.
The member of the public who had made written representations did not attend the hearing and had not engaged with the Licensing Team Leader in the runup. The LSC did not consider it necessary for their consideration of the representations or in the public interest to adjourn and proceeded in their absence, while taking into account the written representations.
Evaluation
The LSC reminded itself that it is required by section 4 of the Act to exercise its functions with a view to promoting the licensing objectives:
(a) the prevention of crime and disorder;
(b) public safety;
(c) the prevention of public nuisance; and
(d) the protection of children from harm.
The LSC was satisfied that it was appropriate to grant the license, subject to the three further conditions mentioned above:
o A daily incident log (electric or paper based) shall be kept at the Premises and made available on request to an authorised officer of the Council or the Police or the Fire Service which shall record the following:
(a) all crimes reported to the venue
(b) all ejection of patrons
(c) any complaints received
(d) any incidents of disorder
(e) seizures of drugs or offensive weapons
(f) any faults in the CCTV system
(g) any visit by a relevant authority or emergency service.
The incident record shall be kept on the premises and be available for inspection by the Police or authorised officers of the Licensing Authority at all times the premises is open.
o No 3rd party orders (Deliveroo, Uber etc.) will be accepted after 22:00.
o The applicant must make available to residents above and immediately neighbouring the premises contact details by which they can alert the applicant to any concerns.
The first two of those conditions had been volunteered by the applicant, and the LSC accepted them. The third condition arose from a question asked by the LSC to the applicant, and the LSC understood the applicant to be content with it, but in any event it is necessary for the prevention of public nuisance.
Appeal rights
This decision is open to appeal to the Magistrates Court within the period of 21 days, beginning on the day upon which the appellant is notified of the decision.