Worried residents have claimed allowing a West Derby deli to sell alcohol on site could impact their house prices.
A bid has been launched by Nicola Kami, of Kami’s on Eaton Road, to amend the business’ existing premises licence. Currently Kami’s, which describes itself as a small, family run business, is permitted to sell alcohol until 11pm for consumption off the premises.
Now, the shop wants to be able to allow customers to drink inside until 10pm, which has spooked some locals.
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According to documents released by Liverpool Council, the Eaton Road shop is currently allowed to open from midday to 11pm daily. Under new terms, the proprietors would seek to open from 8am Monday to Saturday and from 10am on Sundays.
The plans also include a request to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises from 11am to 10pm daily. This has not gone down well with some, who have made their feelings known to the local authority.
One objector said: “We pay our taxes, own our home, live a quiet life. We have raised our children here, and we love where we live.
“We should not be expected to have a pub a few doors away.” The possible impact on the housing market had also proved a point of contention.
The objector added: “We are concerned that if we ever needed to sell our house, that this licence would affect the value of our house we have worked hard to buy.”
This was supported by another person who had written to the council, adding: “We absolutely do not want this bar/ pub opened in the middle of a residential street, where people work hard to live a quiet and peaceful life. This is our home and we need peace not a bar until 11pm.
“We wish them luck as a place to sit and eat but not until 11pm at night. It would also surely under value the price of our property if we wished to sell.
“This has annoyed me.”
A total of six objections had been received by Liverpool Council ahead of its licensing and gambling sub-committee considering the plans when it meets on July 18.
One person said: “To change its business model from a simple farm shop is simply ludicrous. No reasonable person would apply for a premises licence and subject children to unthinkable interference and nuisance.
“This is a horrific idea to stick a licensed premises in a residential area so close to families and children. Which will have a serious impact on residents.”
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