Beach kiosk given green light to sell alcohol

Residents raised concerns about an application to sell alcohol at the kiosk

A beachside kiosk in Cornwall has been given the go-ahead to serve alcohol despite concerns from some residents.

Cyderhouse Co Ltd applied for a premises licence for the Gylly Beach Shop and Takeaway at the entrance to Gyllyngvase beach on Cliff Road in Falmouth.

A Cornwall Council licensing committee agreed to grant the licence at a meeting on Wednesday.

Some residents said the proposal was "reckless" as it would exacerbate anti-social behaviour.

The company, an offshoot of Healey's cider business, took over the running of the shop and the neighbouring Gylly Beach Cafe in August 2023, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.

The committee heard the applicant wanted to sell pints of Korev beer and Rattler cider until 10.30 BST.

Fifteen Falmouth residents said in submissions they were concerned over anti-social behaviour.

More CCTV cameras

Company representatives said unruly behaviour would be controlled through the use of measures including additional CCTV cameras.

Joe Healey, of Cyderhouse, said the shop would insist customers drink on provided benches and introduce a deposit scheme on reusable polycarbonate cups

The applicants said toilets would be open to those buying pints from the shop as well as customer toilets in the neighbouring Gylly Beach Café.

Committee members felt the proposal would not have a negative impact on the prevention of public nuisance or crime and disorder and believed additional CCTV would help deter bad behaviour.

Councillors noted many of the problems on the beach were caused by “off sales” of alcohol, which the shop was not offering.