Final decision on new Coventry shop's booze bid which locals say will 'destroy serenity'

Redesdale Avenue in Coventry
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A final decision is set to be made on a Coventry shop's bid to sell booze which locals say will 'destroy serenity'. The application made by Jai Sai Convenience Store, which is set to open at 38 Redesdale Avenue in Coundon, was due to be decided upon before Christmas.

But it was moved to tomorrow, Monday, January 20. The application, which asks for the go-ahead for alcohol to be sold from 9am to 11pm daily, has been recommended for approval.

But there are a number of objections from locals in the area. One said it would 'destroy the serenity'.

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In a letter, the objector said: "The granting of this licence would I am afraid, impact on the area and destroy any serenity that exists. While the applicant may offer the fact this was previously a retail outlet to support his application, it has to be noted, yes it was, but for years it was a motor vehicle spares outlet and did not attract the volume of custom an alcohol/food outlet would."

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Another claimed alcohol sales would add to "nuisance" by bringing late-night customers when locals expected the area to be "in sleep mode." "It is not uncommon for licenced premises to attract anti-social behaviour from groups of young people or intoxicated individuals," they wrote.

"Careful consideration needs to be given to introducing this in such a quiet residential area." The resident said closing the store at 8pm and not allowing booze to be sold on Sundays would be "better for the area".

Others raised concerns about extra traffic in the area. But a council officer, assessing the bid, stressed public bodies known as "responsible authorities" had no problems with the application.

Those groups include licensing officers, the police, environmental protection, and safeguarding children. They considered the plans had enough conditions in place for the type of business model and operation, the report said.

The officer added that the shop's licence could be reviewed in future if there were any problems. The application also listed the ways those running the shop would prevent crime and disorder, protect public safety, prevent nuisance and protect children from harm.

The applicant, as well as objectors, have been invited to the Licensing and Regulatory Sub-Committee meeting at 10am.