Carlton Tavern: License Application

The Carlton Tavern on Carlton Vale applied at the end of last month for an extension to its licence to sell alcohol.

According to the papers it has filed, it wishes to be able to sell alcohol until 2am 6 nights a week (Monday - Saturday) and midnight on Sundays. In addition, a further half an hour drinking up time would be allowed, meaning that the pub would not have to shut its doors until 2.30am most days.

Although as local Councillors we are very keen to support local businesses as much as possible, we can only do so if the concerns and well-being of local residents are taken into account. Sadly, as a result we cannot support this application for an extension to the licence. Although the Carlton Tavern has suggested a number of ways in which it would try to minimise any effects on local residents, we simply feel that it would be inappropriate to allow a late night pub to open in such a quiet, residential street such as Carlton Vale - particularly given its proximity to Keith House, for example.

If you are a resident of Carlton Vale and wish to object, it is improtant that you make your voice heard. You have until 22 May 2008 to file an objection letter with the Council's Licensing Department.

• You should address your letter to: Westminster Licensing Service, 14th Floor, City Hall, 65 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6QP
• You should quote the reference: 08/03721/LIPV Carlton Tavern, Carlton Vale
• We recommend your objection should be based on one of the following: either (i) the potential to increase crime or disorder in your area or (ii) the likely increase in public nuisance as a result. You should stress that the Tavern is in a residential area and that it is very close to residential accommodation. You should give your reasons for the objectins you have made.

As your local Councillors, we will also state our concerns to the Licensing Committee on the application. However the strongest messages comes from you, as local residents.

We will keep you updated on the progress - it is likely that the application will go before the Licensing Committee in June.

Lee