Tesco objections

A local resident has given permission for me to publish his letter to Camden - quite a head of steam building up here. I do hope all those who are objecting to me and to each other will also formally object to the Council's Licensing team.

"I would like to oppose the above application on the grounds that I believe that the sale of alcohol in the hours requested. The sale of alcohol by Tesco's will increase noise at unsocial hours and we expect will lead to public nuisance, antisocial and disruptive behaviour. It is also likely to encourage loitering and litter, begging and noise.

There is no need for a Tesco's to sell off-license. We are also concerned that the policy of Tesco's to sell cut price alcohol contributes to over consumption. Fortune Green is already well served by independent off-licenses who have proven themselves to take a community attitude to their customers and have handled the sale of alcohol responsibly.

The streets in this area are also not suitable for cars to park as there are bus stops outside and otherwise parking is restricted in narrow roads (Ingham, Burrard and Weech), meaning that we expect teh presence of Tesco's customers and deliveries will put pressure on existing busy roads (where there are already existing problems of access).

It is well documented in local press that Tesco's development in West End lane has already caused considerable disruption to that area and I don't understand why you would encourage more of the same.

I represent the view of numerous other residents who I hope will express their views independently to you and who also believe have received no consultation about Camden's decision to grant a lease to Tesco.

I will look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely


Will Jeffery"