A new licence application for Wallington Wines Limited at 150 Stafford Road, Wallington, is facing objections over public safety concerns. The Sutton Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to review the application on Monday, 23 June 2025, amidst worries raised by local residents and councillors.
The application, reference 25/00806/LAPREM, seeks permission to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises between 10:00 and 23:00 Sunday to Thursday, and 10:00 to 00:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. The agenda frontsheet details the meeting.
While the Metropolitan Police initially raised concerns, they withdrew their objection after the applicant amended their operating schedule. However, eight representations from other parties remain, citing concerns related to the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm. These representations are detailed in Appendix 4 - Redacted Objections x 8.pdf.
One representation, from a Wallington South councillor, highlights concerns about street drinking and underage drinking in nearby Mellows Park
and the proximity to Bandon Hill Primary School and Wilson's Grammar School. Another representation from a Beddington councillor echoed these sentiments, suggesting that late closures could contribute to public nuisance with noise and sleep disturbance.
The Licensing Sub-Committee has the authority to grant the application as requested, grant it subject to conditions, exclude certain activities, or reject the application altogether. The decision will take into account the representations received, evidence heard at the hearing, statutory guidance, and Sutton Council's Statement of Licensing Policy. The Committee Report Wallington Wines.pdf provides further details.