Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED that Councillor John Hart be appointed Chairman for this Licensing-Sub Committee meeting.

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The Chairman explained the procedure that would be followed for the meeting.

The sub-committee considered an application for a New Premises Licence for Way 2 Save, 254 - 258 West Hendon Broadway, London, NW9 6AG (“the premises”).

RESOLVED that the parties be excluded from the meeting, together with the press and public, in accordance with Regulation 14(2) of the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings and Regulations 2005).

Prior to exclusion, parties were notified that the decision of the Sub-Committee would be announced within 5 working days.

The Sub-Committee deliberated in private session, accompanied by the Officer from HB Public Law and the Governance Officer.

This is an application for a licence made under section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 in relation to Way 2 Save, 254-258 West Hendon Broadway, NW9 6AG (the “Premises”). 

The application is for the supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises Monday to Sunday 00:00 hours to 00:00 hours.  The Premises are not currently licensed. 

Given the current COVID 19 pandemic, the Licensing Sub-Committee was held by way of a virtual Teams Meeting.   Submissions were made by Mr Christopher Montanez, representative for the Applicant, Mr Haydar Tunc.  One objection was received from a member of the public, however, they did not attend the hearing.  No other representations were received from any other responsible authorities or members of the public.  No objections were received from the Police due to the Applicant having agreed a number of conditions prior to the hearing. 

The Sub-Committee must consider whether or not the Applicant can positively promote the licensing objectives in the local area.  Both Mr Montanez and Mr Tunc advised the Panel that the Premises will be a family focused grocery store. It is envisaged that the nightly alcohol sales will amount to 10%.  It is envisaged that the Premises will attract families carrying out their weekly grocery shop and not individuals for ad hoc alcohol purchases, the purpose of the store is not an off-licence.  The store will have a delicatessen, bakery, butchers and stock worldwide foods from a number of different countries and cultures.

The Panel heard from both Mr Montanez and the applicant Mr Tunc regarding his other business in the London Borough of Brent, a similar 24 hour grocery store. Mr Montanez advised that the Applicant has a very good working relationship with the Police and Brent Licensing Authority, and he wants the same with Barnet. He understands the licensing objectives and submitted that this was reflective in the conditions he proposed in his application and those agreed with the Police. He feels that the conditions strengthen the operation of his business.

With regard to staff, Mr Tunc advised that they are very experienced, with two of his managers holding personal licences.  Mr Montanez advised that there will be 6 members of staff present at the Premises at night. One will solely monitor the CCTV system and sufficient training will be provided to all new staff members. They advised that the new managers will have necessary experience.

The Sub-Committee has considered all written and oral representations, as well as the relevant statutory legislation, statutory guidance, licensing objectives and Barnet’s Licensing Policy.

Having had sight of the Applicant’s representative letter dated 10^th April 2021 and heard from Mr Montanez and the Applicant, the Sub-Committee accepts that the Premises are a family focused food store specialising in international products.   

Taking all things in to account, the panel has decided to grant the licence for the provision of the supply of alcohol off the Premises Monday to Sunday 00:00 hours to 00:00 hours.  Furthermore, in order to ensure the promotion  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

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