Waitrose

Licensed to sell alcohol

Waitrose, 3 Leyton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TJ

Premises licence LN/200500680

In force

Waitrose holds a premises licence from St Albans City Council, reference LN/200500680. The register lists sale of alcohol and recorded music. It was issued on 2 August 2021. The council's register shows it as in force.

The record

Licence type: Premises Licence
Reference: LN/200500680
Status on register: Current Licence
Issued: 2 August 2021
Venue type: Supermarket
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5 (very good), inspected 25 August 2026
Licensing authority: St Albans City Council
Postcode: AL5 2TJ
First seen by On Licence: 26 September 2026

Licensable activities

Sale of alcoholThe register does not say whether on or off sales.
Recorded musicPlaying recorded music to an audience.

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence: Sun 00:00-00:00, other: 08.00 to 22.30 Good Friday 12.00 to 15.00 and 19.00 to 22.30 Christmas Day
Alcohol Sales On: Every day 08:00-23:00
Alcohol Sales Off: Sun 00:00-00:00, other: 08.00 to 22.30 Good Friday 12.00 to 15.00 and 19.00 to 22.30 Christmas Day
Recorded Music: Every day 00:00-00:00

Licence conditions (19)

Conditions carried over from: Licensing Act 1964 (Justices 'Off' Licence).
Annex 1 - Mandatory conditions
LA03, Section 19: Mandatory conditions where licence authorises supply of alcohol
(1) Where a premises licence authorises the supply of alcohol, the licence must include the following conditions. (2) The first condition is that no supply of alcohol may be made under the premises licence:
(a) at a time when there is no designated premises supervisor in respect of the premises licence, or
(b) at a time when the designated premises supervisor does not hold a personal licence or his personal licence is suspended.
(3) The second condition is that every supply of alcohol under the premises licence must be made or authorised by a person who holds a personal licence.
Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the operating schedule
Supply of alcohol:
· To permit the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises (staff dining room only) and off the premises as a whole Monday to Sunday 08.00 to 23.00
Recorded music:
· Indoors
· Details: Playing of music via console, music system or as part of stage productions
· As currently permitted
General - all 4 licensing objectives:
· The existing Company approved trading and operational procedures, including risk assessments, will be maintained and operated at the premises.
· The sale of alcohol in the staff dining room will be to staff and their bona fide guests only.
The Protection of Children from Harm:
· The existing Company Approved Operating Procedures in relation to age restricted products and asking for proof of identity will also apply to the sale and supply of alcohol in the staff dining room.

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