Chislehurst mini mart's alcohol licence application faces resident objections

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 08:32 · Archive

A convenience store in Chislehurst has applied to sell alcohol until 11pm daily, prompting four residents to object.

High Street Mini Mart has applied for a premises licence to sell alcohol daily from 6am to 11pm at 26 High Street in Chislehurst, a site formerly occupied by Bela Fashion. The application has prompted four resident objections ahead of a Bromley Council licensing sub-committee review on Friday 16 October.

Objectors expressed concerns that the extended hours would increase street drinking and antisocial behaviour in the area. One resident noted that alcohol is already available nearby at Sainsbury's and the post office shop, both within a short walk. Another pointed out that the proposed 11pm closing time exceeds Sainsbury's current licensing hours, arguing this 'will therefore cause unnecessary late night disturbance to the area and is likely to encourage anti social behaviour'. Residents also cited existing late-night street drinking they had witnessed around the high street, pond area and recreation ground.

Daniel Madigan, the Metropolitan Police's licensing officer for Bromley, said he is 'satisfied' with the hours proposed but recommended several conditions. These include maintaining a CCTV system and restricting the sale of beer, lager or cider above 6.5 per cent alcohol content, except for premium, specialist or imported products.

How it is being reported

• Fears 'problematic' new mini mart in Chislehurst will cause 'late night disturbance'High Street Mini Mart in Chislehurst is facing backlash after proposing to sell alcohol until 11pm each night.News Shopper · 13 Oct, 08:00
• Fears 'problematic' new mini mart in Chislehurst will cause 'late night disturbance'High Street Mini Mart in Chislehurst is facing backlash after proposing to sell alcohol until 11pm each night.This Is Local London · 13 Oct, 08:00

In this story: High Street Mini Mart · Chislehurst · Bromley Council · Metropolitan Police · Daniel Madigan · Sainsbury's

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