Cumulative Impact Policy
Richmond upon Thames Council is granting new premises licences under its Cumulative Impact Policy, often with conditions, as residents raise concerns.
Richmond upon Thames Licensing Sub-Committee recently granted a new premises licence for Tesco Express in Richmond in September 2026, allowing alcohol sales with conditions. In April 2026, the Sub-Committee also granted a new licence for The Hope pub in Kew, imposing strict conditions on alcohol sales and live music. The committee considered an application for DGN Mobile and Vapes in Twickenham in September 2026, hearing representations from local residents.
The Cumulative Impact Policy guides decisions on licence applications in designated areas, aiming to prevent problems from too many licensed premises. Residents have voiced opposition to applications, such as for Grab & Go in August 2025, citing concerns about increased crime and public nuisance and the policy's requirements. No upcoming meetings are currently listed with this topic on their agenda.
The Cumulative Impact Policy is a special measure within a Statement of Licensing Policy, adopted by local authorities like Richmond upon Thames. It creates a presumption that new licences or variations in designated zones, such as parts of Richmond Town Centre and Twickenham, are likely to negatively impact licensing objectives.
Key facts
- The Hope pub in Kew was granted a new licence with strict conditions by Richmond upon Thames Licensing Sub-Committee in April 2026. Source
- The Hope pub's new licence permits alcohol sales from 10:00 to 23:00 Sunday to Thursday, and until 00:30 on Friday and Saturday. Source
- Richmond residents opposed a Grab & Go application for late-night alcohol sales in August 2025, citing the Cumulative Impact Policy. Source
- The Grab & Go application was criticised for failing to address Richmond's Cumulative Impact Policy. Source
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