Alcohol and entertainment licences

Premises Licence applications and variations received

Licensing Act 2003

Listed below are details of the premises which have applied for a premises licence or to vary their existing licence(s) this year, together with a summary of the extended consent(s) sought. The register of licensing applications can be inspected between normal office hours Monday to Friday at the Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, EN8 9XQ. It is an offence on summary conviction for an applicant to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with any application under the Licensing Act 2003, the maximum fine for which is £5,000.

Address Application for New Premises Licence or Summary of Licence Variation Sought Date by which written public
representations must be made to the Council

The Live Cafe,
45 High Street,
Hoddesdon,
Hertfordshire,
EN11 8TA

Cafe/event space/private hire
The premises is proposed to be used as a café ordinarily, the space will also be used for theme nights and private hire for birthdays etc.
The applicant will always retain control of the premises, and the venue shall not be hired out for any promoted events.

Granted

ADC Hoddesdon Ltd,
55a High Street,
Hoddesdon,
Hertfordshire,
EN11 8TQ

Application for a new premises licence
The sale and supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises on the days:
Monday to Sunday between 09:00 hours and 23:00 hours each day.

Granted

Handersons,
25 The Pavilion,
Waltham Cross,
Hertfordshire,
EN8 7BY

To add conditions to the licence:

1. A digital closed circuit television (CCTV) to be installed internally, ensuring the following:
a. All entry and exit points must be covered to enable frontal identification of every person entering the premises in any light condition;
b. The CCTV system shall continually record whilst the premises is open for licensable activities and during times when customers remain on the premises;
c. All recordings shall be stored for a minimum of period of 31 days with date and time stamping. Recordings shall be made available immediately upon the request of Police or authorised officers throughout the preceding 31 day period;
d. A staff member from the premises who is knowledgeable with the operation of the CCTV system shall be on the premises at all times when the premises are open to the public and this staff member must be able to show and supply if requested a Police or authorised office recent data or footage with the absolute minimum of delay when requested.
e. Any faults with the CCTV system must be recorded in writing and must be rectified without delay.

2. The age verification policy operated at the premises shall be "Challenge 25". This means that whilst alcohol may be sold to persons aged 18 years or over, any person who appears under 25 years of age shall be required to provide proof of age using an acceptable form of ID. The only forms of ID that may be accepted shall be:-
a. Proof of age card bearing the PASS hologram logo
b. Passport; or
c. UK photo driving licence.

3. Notices advertising that the premises operate a "Challenge 25" scheme shall be displayed in a clear and prominent position at the premises entrance, the areas where alcohol is on display and at the till area, as well as on the website, promotional literature and flyers.

4. The Premise Licence Holder / Designated Premises Supervisor will ensure that signs are displayed at prominent locations in the premise, highlighting that sales of alcohol will not be made to persons purchasing alcohol on behalf of persons less than 18 years of age.

5. The Premises Licence Holder or Designated Premises Supervisor to ensure that all management and staff are fully trained and briefed on the four licensing objectives, Challenge 25, the conditions on this licence, policies referred to in this licence and awareness of vulnerability and duty of care. Every 6 (six) months these staff are to be given refresher training and this is to be documented in such a way that it can be given to an authorised officer on request. Staff should also sign documentation confirming the training has taken place and the date.

6. An incident book shall be maintained to record any activity related to drugs or of a violent, criminal or serious anti-social nature and be available for inspection at all times (when the premises is open) by an authorised officer of relevant responsible authority, it should record the following details:-
a. Time and date and nature of the incident,
b. People involved
c. Action taken.
d. Details of the person responsible for the management of the premises at the time of the incident.

7. A written record of all refused sales shall be kept on the premises. It must include details of the member of staff who refused service, time and date it occurred and the reason for refusal. The record shall be made available to Police and/or local authority immediately upon request and shall be kept for a least one year from the date of last entry.

8. All spirits are to be displayed behind the counter or in an area of the premise where people cannot help themselves.

9. No alcohol is to be displayed within 3 metres of any customer entrance / exit, other than in a locked cabinet.

10. To sell a maximum of five different types of super strength beer, lager or cider, the ABV (alcohol by volume) content being higher than 6.5%.

11. Not to promote or display any Class A, B or C drug paraphernalia in view of the public highway. Awaiting reps Need to be submitted by the 15 January 2025 All enquiries to; licensing@broxbourne.gov.uk V/Prem Lic/New Applic/ 2025 3

12. Customers shall not be permitted to remove from the premise, any open bottle for consumption or disposal outside the premise.

13. A4 size white notices in size 50 black Arial stating “Please respect our neighbours and leave the area quietly” need to be displayed at all entry / exit points.

14. The Premise Licence Holder and Designated Premises Supervisor to ensure that groups of people will not be allowed to gather / loiter outside the premise

Granted

Aldi Store Ltd,
Fawkon Walk,
Taverners Way,
Hoddesdon,
Hertfordshire,
EN11 8TY

Amendment to the current approved plan to show a reconfiguration to the tills.

Granted

Shell Little Waitrose,
197 High Street,
Broxbourne,
Hertfordshire,
EN10 6PY

Update the internal layout, plan attached to the premises licence. The changes relate to the relocation of general merchandise and changes in CCTV camera/monitor locations.

Granted

Rockacafe 77
93 High Street,
Hoddesdon,
Hertfordshire,
EN11 8TN

Application for a new premises licence

The sale and supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises on the days Monday to Sunday between 10:00 hours and 23:00 hours each day.

Granted

McDonalds Restaurant
Unit 3A,
Brookfield Retail Park,
Halfhide Lane, Cheshunt,
Hertfordshire,
EN8 0QE

Late night refreshment application

23:00 to 00:00, Monday to Sunday

Granted

Pepe's Piri Piri,
3 Manor Croft Parade,
College Road,
Cheshunt,
Hertfordshire,
EN8 9LP

Late night refreshment application

23:00 to 01:00, Monday to Sunday

Granted

Glass Lounge,
Spinning Wheel,
30 High Street,
Hoddesdon,
Hertfordshire,
EN11 8BP

Application for a new premises licence

Opening hours; Monday to Saturday 07:00 – 23:00, Sunday 08:00 – 18:00
Sale and supply of alcohol; Monday to Saturday 12:00 – 23:00, Sun 12:00 – 20:00
Regulated entertainment; Monday to Saturday 08:00 – 23:00, Sunday 08:00 – 20:00
Live music; Thursday to Saturday 16:00 – 23:00

Granted

Turners Hill Xpress,
237 Turners Hill,
Cheshunt,
Hertfordshire,
EN8 9DG

Application for a new premises licence

Opening hours; Monday to Sunday 06:30 – 00:00
Sale and supply of alcohol; Monday to Sunday 06:30 – 23:59

Granted

Morrisons,
Amwell Street,
Hoddesdon,
Hertfordshire,
EN11 8UD

The proposed variation is to approve minor alterations to the layout of the premises. The proposed alterations are:

New Oven Fresh Grab & Go
Amazon Arc Launched

In view of the nature of the proposed variation it will not have an adverse effect on the promotion of the licensing objectives

Granted

The Bell Hotel,
1 Burford Street,
Hoddesdon,
Hertfordshire,
EN11 8DP

The Bell has now been converted into a 1940s tearoom and restaurant. It will be open 11:00 – 18:30. Private events, parties by ticket only.

The 11 bedrooms only provide board and not access to the bar or restaurant. Sundays will be Sunday lunch, with singers for two 45mins.

The restrictions relating to the current licence would not apply, we have no plans for late music, session drinkers or the type of customers as the Bell had before.

The function room can hold 50. The outside seating area can hold 30. The restaurant can hold 110. All booking will be directed via the online system or walk in.

This area is split into two areas, with brown wooden tables and chairs, 1940s items on display. The old bar has been converted into a food service point. The small function room bar will be the main bar serving drinks across the restaurant – these are not session beers; they are sparkling wines, 1940 cocktails, traditional soft drinks, gin, ale and cider

Granted

East Herts Youth Football Club,
Mill Lane, Broxbourne,
Hertfordshire,
EN8 0JX

Application for a new premises licence

Opening hours, Monday - Sunday 10:00 - 22:00
Sale and supply of alcohol, Monday - Sunday 10:00 - 22:00
Regulated entertainment, Monday - Sunday 10:00 - 22:00

Granted

Lidl
High Street,
Waltham Cross,
Hertfordshire,
EN8 7AA

The changes are due to the store having self service checkouts installed, so it is just a change to the till area.

The aisle breaks have changed slightly and updating the plans

Granted

Nisa Local,
1A Ashley Court,
Defender Close,
Goffs Oak,
Cheshunt,
Hertfordshire,
EN7 5FL

Application for a new premises licence

Opening hours, Monday - Sunday 06:00 - 23:00
Sale and supply of alcohol, Monday - Sunday 06:00 - 23:00

Granted

Turners Hill Xpress,
237 High Street,
Turners Hill,
Cheshunt,
Hertfordshire,
EN8 9DG

The proposed cariation is to approve minor altercations to the layout of the premises. The proposed alterations are:

Move the counter from one side of the premises to the other

Granted

Elif Food Centre,
51 High Street,
Hoddesdon,
Hertfordshire,
EN11 5TQ

Application for a new premises licence

Opening hours, Monday - Sunday 06:00 - 00:00
Sale and supply of alcohol, Monday - Sunday 06:00 - 00:00

Granted

Marks & Spencer's PLC, Halfhide Lane,
Cheshunt,
Hertfordshire,
EN8 0TZ

In 2024, a major variation was granted for a full refurbishment at this store.

The scheme is now being revisited, with the food hall being increased in size and licenced customer cafe being relocated. The store is due to be relaunched on or about 27 November 2025.

Retail store with licenced facilities for off sales throughout the whole of the retail space to include on sales in the licenced customer cafe.

Granted

Papa Johns,
Unit 5,
Manor Croft Parade.
College Road,
Cheshunt,
Hertfordshire,
EN8 9LP

Late Night Refreshment application

Monday – Thursday: 23:00 – 02:00
Friday – Saturday: 23:00 – 03:00
Sunday: 23:00 – 02:00.

Granted

The Bull,
74 High Road,
Broxbourne,
Hertfordshire,
EN10 7DZ

To vary the licence conditions as to add the appended list of conditions to address all four licensing objectives.
The application follows correspondence with the Police Licensing Officers. No other changes are sought.

Updated 31/07/25 MC checked JS/DP

Part A:
1
A digital closed circuit television (CCTV) to be installed internally, ensuring the following:
2
All entry and exit points must be covered to enable frontal identification of every person entering the premises in any light condition when trading.
3
The CCTV system shall continually record whilst the premises is open for licensable activities and during times when customers remain on the premises;
4
All recordings shall be stored for a minimum of period of 31 days with date and time stamping. Recordings shall be made available immediately upon the request of Police or authorised officers throughout the preceding 31 day period;
5
A staff member from the premises who is knowledgeable with the operation of the CCTV system shall be on the premises on Friday and Saturday nights and nights leading into a Bank Holiday, when the premises are open to the public. At all other times, a member of staff will be on duty within each 24 hour period. This staff member must be able to show and supply if requested by a Police or authorised officer recent data or footage with the absolute minimum of delay when requested.
6
Any faults with the CCTV system must be recorded and must be rectified without delay.
7
All cameras to be maintained to ensure clear vision
The age verification policy operated at the premises shall be "Challenge 25". This means that whilst alcohol may be sold to persons aged 18 years or over, any person who appears under 25 years of age shall be required to provide proof of age using an acceptable form of ID. Notices advertising that the premises operate a "Challenge 25" scheme shall be displayed in a clear and prominent position at the premises entrance(s)/and inside at the premises bar serving area. The only forms of ID that may be accepted shall be Proof of age card bearing the PASS hologram logo Passport; or UK photo driving licence
10
The Premise Licence Holder or Designated Premises Supervisor to ensure all staff serving alcohol are 18 years of age or older.

Part B

1
Children under 18 years old will not be allowed on the premises, including in the garden after 2100 hours (with the exception of pre-booked occasions, where guests are attending a private event, in a private section of the pub, this will be extended to 2200). Between the hours of 1900 and 2100, all children under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult and participating in a table meal.
2
An electronic record of all refused sales shall be kept on the premises. It must include details of the member of staff who refused service, time and date it occurred and the reason for refusal. The record shall be made available to Police and/or local authority immediately upon request and shall be kept for at least one year from the date of last entry.
3
The Licence Holder shall actively participate in the Pubwatch Scheme, including attending the meetings and supporting the Pubwatch banning systems including keeping records and sharing information with the police.
4
The following policies are to be in place and implemented. Copies to be available at the premises for inspection on request by Police.
5
A written drugs policy covering, as a minimum, the measures taken to minimise the possibility of drug use or supply within the premises.
6
A written dispersal policy covering actions to be taken to reduce the impact on the local community.
7
A conflict management policy to include expectations around calling Police
8
The Premises Licence Holder or Designated Premises Supervisor to ensure that all management and staff are fully trained and briefed on the four licensing objectives, Challenge 25, operating procedures and policies. Electronic training records to be made available to an authorised officer on request.
9
An incident book in the accepted Company policy shall be maintained to record any activity related to drugs or of a violent, criminal or serious anti-social nature and be available for inspection at all times (when the premises is open) by an authorised officer of relevant responsible authority, it should record the following details:-
10
Time and date and nature of the incident,
11
People involved
12
Action taken
13
Details of the person responsible for the management of the premises at the time of the incident.
14
On Friday and Saturday nights and nights leading into a Bank Holiday, there shall be at least one personal licence holder on the premises from 19:00 until close.

Part C

A minimum of 2 SIA trained door supervisors will be employed as follows
2
on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve from 7.30pm
3
on the Sunday of each Bank Holiday weekend from 7.30pm
4
on the Thursday before Good Friday from 7.30pm
5
on Friday evenings from 1st May – 31st August each year from 7.30pm
6
during England knock out football tournament games being televised at the premise
7
during any live music events at the premise

Part D

Each of the above events will be risk assessed to establish if additional SIA are required.
1.
Door supervisors shall be employed at the premises on all other occasions as deemed necessary by the Designated Premise Supervisor and/or premises management following a written risk assessment and on occasions following consultation with the Police
Where SIA registered door supervisors are used at the premises: A record must be kept of their SIA registration numbers and the dates and times when they are on duty.
They must wear high visibility arm bands or jackets
Body worn cameras and radios to be used by SIA staff when on duty
No person shall be allowed to leave the premises whilst in the possession of any drinking vessel, container or open glass bottle, whether empty or containing alcohol or any beverage.
Prominent notices encouraging guests to leave quietly and respect our neighbours will be displayed at every exit.

Granted