Fears over Chalfont St Giles off licence application

Michael MacMahon, clerk to the parish council, said: "An additional additional licensed premise would serve as a magnet for children and youths (and) would dramatically increase the risk of under age children attempting to purchase alcohol."
Mr MacMahon said that the 14 letters of objection written to Chiltern District Council indicating the strength of feeling in the village.
Judith Cutter of Bowstridge Lane said: "I hope this doesn't get through because it's not appropriate for the village."
Mrs Cutter added that her own property had suffered from "on-going mindless behaviour" for several months.
"There are real vandalism problems in this village and this could exacerbate the problem," she said.
Margaret Dykes of Roughwood Lane expressed concern that another licensed premises in Chalfont St Giles could adversely affect existing shops.
"The Co-op has done more to revitalise the village than anywhere else. It's open until 10pm and you can nip in for beer or wine. We don't need another off-licence, we are well catered for.
"Local businesses don't need any more competition," said Mrs Dykes.
Manoj Monga of Ruislip, who has applied for the licence, denied that his shop will attract anti-social behaviour from young people.
"Young people won't feel comfortable here because we're not selling cut-price products. We will sell unique wines sourced from family vineyards across Europe, which are not for young drinkers," he said.
Mr Monga added that his target market was the mature, discerning drinker and that his previous experience as a franchisee with Threshers means that he follows strict guidelines about the sale of alcoholic beverages.
"This is a very peaceful village and we will blend in. I will be very disappointed if the application doesn't get through," he said.
A spokesman for CDC confirmed that the decision will be made at mid day on Friday, December 19.