On Licence

Shell Orbital

Licence summary from On Licence, 29 September 2026

Premises
Shell Orbital
Address
Shell Orbital, Service Station, North Orbital Road, Colney Heath, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0NG
Licence
Premises licence, LN/200500547
Status
In force (register: Current Licence)
Issued
24 September 2020
Licensing authority
St Albans City Council
Activities
Sale of alcohol
Food hygiene rating
4 out of 5 (good)

What the licence permits

Alcohol Sales Off
Every day 00:00-23:59, other: From 00:00 until 23:59 on Good Friday and Christmas Day
Late Night Refresh
Every day 23:00-05:00, other: From 23:00 until 05:00 on Good Friday and Christmas Day
Licence conditions (6)
  1. A Challenge 25 policy will be operated at the premise. Acceptable forms of identification are a passport, photo-card driving licence and PASS accredited identification card.
  2. A refusals log will be operated and maintained and will be produced to a relevant officer of the Police or other relevant officers of a responsible authority upon reasonable request. The log will be checked, signed and dated on a regular basis.
  3. Staff will be trained with regard to their responsibilities in the retail sale of alcohol and regular refresher training will also be undertaken (minimum of every 6 months). Written training records can be made available for inspection upon reasonable request by the Police or other relevant officers of a responsible authority.
  4. An incident log will be operated and maintained and will be produced to a relevant officer of the Police or other relevant officers of a responsible authority upon reasonable request. The log will be checked, signed and dated on a regular basis. Spirits (with the exception of spirit mixers and premixed spirit drinks) will be located behind the counter.
  5. The Premises Licence holder shall be permitted to display bulk stacks, wine towers and chilled promotional offerings throughout the store that may not necessarily be shown on the plan. The locations may be subject to change but will be contained within the red lined licensable area shown on the plan attached to the Premises Licence. The display of bulk stacks will not be located where they may impact on the ability of customers to use exits or escape routes without impediment.
  6. A) The premises licence holder will require any third-party delivery partner delivering on behalf of the premises licence holder to comply with all legal requirements pertaining to the retail sale of alcohol, and in particular to operate a Challenge 25 age verification policy. B) The premises licence holder will require all third-party delivery partners not to deliver alcohol to schools, parks, or playgrounds.

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/shell-orbital-al4-d17fc8d7d6