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Home Area Dulwich Londis divides opinion in leafy Dulwich The site was previously home to Big Belly’s by Ruby Gregory - Local Democracy Reporter 18th August 2025 Melbourne Grove from Google Street view Plans to open a new Londis until 1am every day of the week have divided residents living in Dulwich. Plans have been submitted to turn two empty units located at 4 Melbourne Grove, East Dulwich into a Londis which would open from 6am until 1am from Monday through to Sunday. The site was previously home to Big Belly’s, a fast food takeaway shop and a physiotherapy clinic. The site was previously home to a fast food takeaway shop and a physiotherapy clinic Credit: Google Street View Southwark Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee will decide on the plans at a meeting next Tuesday (August 19). Under the original plans, alcohol would also be sold from 6am to 1am every day of the week however, the Metropolitan Police raised concerns over the impact this could have on the surrounding residential area. The applicant and the Met Police have since agreed that the proposed off-sales of alcohol end one hour earlier each day at 12am. Trading Standards have requested a number of conditions be added to the licence should it be approved, including implementing a Challenge 25 scheme and that any refusals be recorded to show the policy is being used effectively. 61 objections but 24 in support But the plans have divided the local community, as 61 residents and local groups have objected to the application while 24 people are in support. Additionally a petition on change.org demanding the plans be rejected has received 128 signatures as of August 14. 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In their reasons for objecting, one resident said: “Moreover, the proposed late-night sale of alcohol, both for on-site consumption and takeaway, raises serious concerns. “It is likely to encourage public drinking outside the premises, disrupting the residential character of the area and affecting the wellbeing of local residents.” Other residents called the proposed location “inappropriate” due to the proximity of it to the Charter School East Dulwich. The Friends of Charter School East Dulwich said: “The open display of alcoholic drinks so close to the school, in a shop which will unfortunately draw in the pupils for the hot snacks, crisps and sugary sweets on sale, will provide immediate access to alcoholic drinks and encourage the pupils to consume alcohol. We are also concerned about potential access to cigarettes and vapes.” However those in support of the plans said while they understood concerns had been raised over the closeness of the Charter School, they didn’t think it should be “a valid reason for refusal”. They said: “Schoolchildren pass by briefly at around 3pm, not during the late hours when alcohol is sold and there are already other off-licences within a minute’s walk which they use without any problems. There has never been an issue there, and I see no reason why this store would be treated differently.” Another person added: “It seems like common sense that a convenience store like Londis should be allowed to open and sell alcohol like any other shop on Melbourne Grove, Grove Vale and Dog Kennel Hill. This isn’t a bar, it’s not a pub, and it’s definitely not a nightclub — people don’t drink inside, they take things home. “There are no outside tables or seating, so there won’t be any noise or people hanging around. It’s a quick-in, quick-out kind of place — the same way Tesco or Sainsbury’s Local works.” They went on to say: “Everyone I’ve spoken to in the area — including parents, renters, elderly neighbours — wants the shop to open. Most people don’t have time to write official comments, but they’re all saying the same thing: it’s about time something useful opened in that unit. “A shop brings more benefit to the local economy than yet another empty café or estate agent. It creates jobs, offers affordable essentials, and gives people an option after work or school.” The plans will ultimately be decided upon at a licensing meeting next week. More Stories Pensioners born before 1964 are now eligible for new hearing aids (Read More) Hidden Hearing What a Natural Dental Implants Will Cost You in 2025 (UK and Turkey Prices) https://provokepulse.com/en/ VPN's are becoming a craze in the UK, but why? 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Thats the most WTF mental road scheme in London. I drive it every day hoping that I might see a cyclist making the most of this crazy road. I rarely see one, certainly fewer than one a day. I can’t help noticing that Southwark and Lewisham are under the spell of Sadiq Khan's innumerate gnomes. But that’s the green lobby for you all mouth and no maths. Don’t get me wrong I’m all for saving the planet, I just want to know that properly dressed grownups who don’t have blue streaked hair are in charge of that. Oh well, I’m off to Sainsburys with my three small kids to do my weekly shop now. They’ll have to carry their share of the bags as we fight to get on the bus. Then they’ll have to walk the half mile from the stop to our house. Maybe I’ll get one of those child murderer cargo bikes and a grin of unmerited entitlement. There We Are Then.
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