Connect Foods UK Ltd
Sutton Council's Licensing Sub-Committee recently granted an alcohol licence to Foodland, represented by Connect Foods UK Ltd, despite local objections.
Sutton Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted a premises licence to Foodland, represented by Connect Foods UK Ltd, in March 2026. This decision allows the store at 702 London Road, North Cheam, to sell alcohol for off-site consumption between 8am and 11pm seven days a week.
The licence was approved despite objections from local residents and a nearby business owner. Bipin Thomas, representing Connect Foods UK Ltd, stated during the hearing that alcohol sales would constitute around 5% of the overall trade, with the store focusing on world foods.
Key facts
- Sutton Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted a premises licence to Foodland in March 2026. Source
- The licence permits alcohol sales for off-site consumption between 8am and 11pm daily. Source
- Connect Foods UK Ltd, represented by Bipin Thomas, applied for the licence. Source
- Alcohol sales were estimated to be around 5% of Foodland's overall trade. Source
- The decision was made despite objections from local residents and a nearby business owner. Source
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