On Licence

Notcutts Garden Centre & Cafe - St Albans

Licence summary from On Licence, 28 September 2026

Premises
Notcutts Garden Centre & Cafe - St Albans
Address
Notcutts Garden Centre & Cafe - St Albans, 605 Hatfield Road, Smallford, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0HL
Licence
Premises licence, LN/200900120
Status
In force (register: Current Licence)
Issued
4 June 2021
Licensing authority
St Albans City Council
Activities
Sale of alcohol
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 (very good)

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Mon to Sat 09:00-22:30, Sun 10:00-17:30
Alcohol Sales On
Mon to Sat 09:00-22:00, Sun 10:00-17:00
Alcohol Sales Off
Mon to Sat 09:00-22:00, Sun 10:00-17:00
Licence conditions (18)
  1. Operating schedule:
  2. a) General - all four licensing objectives:
  3. 1) All staff, involved in the sale of alcohol, will be trained in the basic law relating to the sale/supply of alcohol and training records will be kept on the premises for inspection.
  4. 2) There will be a 30 minute "chill out"/window down period after sale of alcohol has ended.
  5. b) The prevention of crime and disorder:
  6. 1) The Licensee, that is the person in whose name the Premises Licence is issued, shall ensure that at all times when the premises are open for any licensable activity, there are sufficient, competent staff on duty at the premises for the purpose of fulfilling the terms and conditions of the Licence and for preventing crime and disorder.
  7. 2) A suitably worded sign of sufficient size and clarity must be displayed at the point of entry to the premises and in a suitable location at any points of sale, advising customers that they may be asked to produce evidence of their age.
  8. 3) No patrons shall be allowed to leave the cartilage of the premises whilst in the possession of an open alcohol drinking vessel or container.
  9. 4) The Licensee shall not advertise, promote, sell or supply alcoholic drinks in such a way that is intended or likely to encourage persons to consume alcohol to an excessive extent.
  10. 5) All members of staff at the premises shall seek "credible photographic proof of age evidence" from any person who appears to be under the age of 21 years and who is seeking to purchase or consume alcohol on the premises.
  11. 6) CCTV coverage of the premises will be maintained in good order and recordings will be kept for such time as requested by the local crime prevention police officer.
  12. c) public safety:
  13. 1) The provisions of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 apply to these premise and accordingly all fire and health and safety risk assessments will be fully implemented.
  14. d) the prevention of public nuisance:
  15. 1) None - it is not considered that the licensing objective of the prevention of public nuisance will be compromised by this application because of the anticipated sale of alcohol and the known customer profile.
  16. e) the protection of children from harm:
  17. 1) A suitably worded sign of sufficient size and clarity must be displayed at the point of entry to the premises and in a suitable location at any points of sale, advising customers that they may be asked to produce evidence of their age.
  18. 2) All members of staff at the premises shall seek "credible photographic proof of age evidence" from any person who appears to be under the age of 21 years and who is seeking to purchase or consume alcohol on the premises.

Licensed hours are the most a premises may open or trade under its licence, not its actual opening times.

Compiled from St Albans City Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/notcutts-garden-centre-and-cafe-st-albans-al4-e44d8f3c02