AN ABERGELE shopkeeper has been granted permission for a late-night alcohol licence at his convenience shop, despite fears about an increase in anti-social behaviour.
Jwan Noori applied to Conwy County Council’s licensing department, seeking permission for a late licence to sell alcohol at his Castle Express shop at 65 Market Street, which is yet to open.
The licence was debated at a licensing sub-committee last week and was granted this week, following a five-day deliberation.
The shop will now sell booze between 8am and 12am and until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays.
The shop is a former furniture store and had no restrictions in place preventing those opening hours, but the applicant can now also sell alcohol to be consumed off premises.
Before the licence was granted, David McQuillan wrote to Conwy County Council in opposition to the licence.
“I am very concerned that it would lead to anti-social behaviour in an area where there are residents and also the use of the side streets as drinking areas,” he said.
“10.30pm is late enough. 1am Friday and Saturday is not needed and could lead to vandalism, violence, and general anti-social behaviour.”
In response, Tony Clarke of Secure Licences, representing the applicant, had said: “I understand your concerns; however, there is no evidence that this premises has caused or created any incidents of crime or disorder.”
