North Yorkshire Council

10 August 2026

Application for grant of a Premises Licence

One Stop Working with the Wilsons, 50 - 53 Newborough,

Scarborough, YO11 1ET.

Report of the Corporate Director – Environment

1.0 PURPOSE OF REPORT

1.1 To seek the determination by the Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee of an application for the grant of a premises licence (Licensing Act 2003 ‘The Act’).

2.0 Background

2.1 An application for the grant of a premises licence has been received in respect of One Stop Working with the Wilsons, 50 - 53 Newborough, Scarborough, YO11 1ET, the application and plan are attached at Appendix A. A map showing the location of the proposed convenience store is attached at Appendix B.

2.2 The licensable activities and permitted hours requested in the application are as follows:

Sale of Alcohol (off sales only)	Monday to Sunday – 07:00 to 22:00
Opening Hours	Monday to Sunday – 07:00 to 22:00

3.0 Promotion of Licensing Objectives

3.1 Section 4 of the Act places a duty on the Licensing Authority to carry out its functions with a view to promoting the licensing objectives which are:

· The prevention of crime and disorder

· Public safety

· The prevention of public nuisance

· The protection of children from harm

4.0 Consultation and representations

4.1 Following consultation with North Yorkshire Police, a number of additional conditions have been agreed with the applicant and are attached at Appendix C.

4.2 A single representation has been received from a member of the public. The representation is attached at Appendix D and is in line with the following licensing objectives:

· The prevention of crime and disorder

· Public safety

· The prevention of public nuisance

· The protection of children from harm

4.3 The representation is summarised as follows:

· A concern that the grant of this application, together with a neighbouring application, would result in a concentration of premises authorised to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises within a small area of Newborough.

· Concerns regarding the potential for alcohol-related nuisance, street drinking, littering, loitering, anti-social behaviour, proxy purchasing and underage access to alcohol.

· Concerns are raised that increased alcohol availability may place additional pressure on surrounding businesses and public areas.

· Reference is made to the cumulative impact arising from multiple off-sales premises operating in close proximity.

· The objector considers the proposed hours for the sale of alcohol to be excessive.

· Concerns are raised regarding the sale of single cans and bottles and high-strength alcohol products.

· The objector requests that the application be refused. Alternatively, should Members be minded to grant the application, a number of additional conditions have been suggested for consideration.

4.4 Members should note that the licensing authority has not adopted a Cumulative Impact Assessment for this area.

4.5 No representations have been received from a Responsible Authority.

5.0 ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED

5.1 All of the Sub-Committee’s options are outlined at 12.0 of the report. No alternative options are available.

6.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

6.1 The costs involved in administering the Licensing Act 2003 are set in statutory legislation.

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 As a relevant representation has been received, the Sub-Committee must hold a hearing to consider the representations and, having regard to the representations, determine the application.

7.2 The Sub-Committee must have regard to the promotion of the four licensing objectives in exercising its functions under the Licensing Act 2003.

7.3 The Sub-Committee must also have regard to the statutory guidance under section 182 of the Act and the council’s own statement of licensing policy when exercising its functions under the Act.

7.4 The applicant and all parties to the hearing may appeal against the decision of the Licensing Sub-Committee. Appeals must be made to a Magistrates’ Court within 21 days of receiving notification of the decision.

8.0 CLIMATE CHANGE IMPLICATIONS

8.1 No Climate change implications have been identified.

9.0 POLICY IMPLICATIONS

9.1 The following sections of North Yorkshire Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy are relevant in considering the licensing objectives:

· Section 4 sets out the objectives to be achieved by the Policy. In summary the licensing authority aims to protect the public from crime, antisocial behaviour, and noise nuisance, while effectively managing the night-time economy. It seeks to support local communities through fair regulation, encourage responsible business practices, and reduce unnecessary burdens on well-run premises. The policy also promotes community involvement in licensing decisions and supports social inclusion through activities that reflect the character of local neighbourhoods.

· Sections 33 to 43 relate to the prevention of crime and disorder.

· Sections 50 to 52 relate to the prevention of public nuisance licensing objective.

· Sections 157 to 162 relate to representations in respect of premises licences.

· Sections 167 to 173 relate to premises licence conditions.

9.2 The Sub-Committee should also consider the following sections of the S182 Licensing Act 2003 Guidance:

· Principles – 1.15 to 1.18

· Public nuisance - 2.21 to 2.27

· Crime and disorder 2.1 to 2.7

· Public Safety 2.8 to 2.20

· Conditions - 10.1 to 10.10

10.0 EQUALITIES IMPLICATIONS

10.1 No equalities implications have been identified.

11.0 REASONS FOR OPTIONS

11.1 In accordance with section 18 of the Licensing Act 2003, the licensing authority must hold a hearing to consider the application and any relevant representations.

11.2 The Sub-Committee must, having had regard to the application and any relevant representations, take such steps (if any) as it considers appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives.

12.0

12.1

OPTIONS

The Licensing Committee has the following options:

12.2

i. To grant the licence as applied for (subject to any conditions consistent with the applicant’s operating schedule)

ii. To grant the licence subject to any additional conditions that Members consider appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives; or

iii. To reject the whole or part of the application.

In making its decision, the Sub-Committee must act with a view to promoting the licensing objectives. The Sub-Committee must also have regard to its Statement of Licensing Policy and the Statutory Guidance issued under Section 182 of the Act.

APPENDICES:

Appendix A - Application

Appendix B - Location map

Appendix C – Proposed Conditions

Appendix D – Representation

BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS:

North Yorkshire Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy

Section 182 Guidance (Home Office), Licensing Act 2003

Karl Battersby

Corporate Director – Environment

County Hall

Northallerton

23 July 2026

Report Author – Alan Fane – Licensing Enforcement Officer (East)

Presenter of Report – Alan Fane– Licensing Enforcement Officer (East)

Note: Members are invited to contact the author in advance of the meeting with any detailed queries or questions.