A Middlesbrough petrol station has failed in a bid to be allowed to sell booze.
Coronation service station in Acklam has been refused a licence to sell alcohol from 6am until 11pm, seven days a week.
However, it will be allowed to sell late night refreshments, including hot drinks and food, between the hours of 11pm and 5am.
Middlesbrough Council’s licensing sub-committee C deferred its decision last week in order to have more time to look at evidence. However, the committee decided to exclude from the scope of the licence the licensable activity of the sale or supply of alcohol off the premises.
Residents, local councillors and police objected to the application with regards to anti-social behaviour in the area. This was part of the resason as to why the decision was made.
In accordance with the evidence provided by the police, the committee considered that the premises is situated in an area blighted by anti-social behaviour and disorder, where numerous complaints had been made by the public and shop owners. Dispersal orders had also been made for that area.
The committee also considered the area is saturated with licensed premises for the on and off sale and supply of alcohol.
However, the final decision was made with regards to a legal issue in relation to whether a garage can sell alcohol. This depends on the percentage of petrol sales compared to other sales. In this instance, the committee did not believe that Coronation service station satisfied this criteria. Thee members also considered the impact that a further alcohol outlet would have on anti-social behaviour and other issues in the area.
Permission was granted to sell late night refreshments despite residents’ concerns. However, the committee believed that the condition in place - which states that sales of the refreshments will take place through the serving hatch or night pay window of the premises - would appropriately address the reasons for those concerns.
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