A barbers in Hampton Wick has applied to Richmond Council for  permission to supply alcohol and to extend its operating hours.

The Dapper Fox, located at 63 High Street in Hampton Wick, is currently open from 9am – 8pm Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pm on Saturdays, and 10am – 5pm on Sundays.

However, it would like to extend its operating hours to 9am – 9.30pm Monday – Friday, 9am – 7.30pm on Saturdays, and 9am – 6.30pm on Sundays.

It has also applied for permission to supply alcohol on the premises from 9am – 9pm Monday – Friday, 9am – 7pm on Saturdays, and 9am – 6pm on Sundays.

The Dapper Fox's Melissa Larkins says in the application document that the barbers' staff will put measures in place to prevent the local community from anti-social behaviour potentially caused by the granting of this application.

She says: "We will operate an operating schedule, with staff trained in their responsibilities, responsible alcohol sales, security protocols, safety protocols and child protection procedures.

"We expect the vast majority of our patrons to already be using our barber services, we will not be promoting ourselves as a purely alcohol serving establishment.

"Drinking will be restricted to the premises only. Staff will have continuous training on these rules and regulations.

"We have provided disabled toilet facilities, as well as step free access. We have no hidden areas - all areas are visible to staff.

"Drinks will only be allowed within the premises. Our staff are first aid trained."

She continues: "We will not be allowing live or loud music, only ambient music via a TV system.

"All drinks will only be allowed within the premises. We will only be open during operating hours.

"We have recently installed double glazing to the premises. We are not adjoining any residential properties.

"We will adopt a strict over 21 rule.

"All ID must be valid and checked out - staff are trained in this. All drinks will be served within the premises not exposing any non-patrons. In the main, we expect patrons will be users of our other services."

Residents have until 20 May 2025 to make representations.

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