Bottle shop objections

A liquor licensing panel will hear objections to an application for a bottle shop on Harbour Esplanade under the Conder building.

Residents were surprised by the application by the Waho Group, considering that a bottle shop had only just recently opened across the road in the LifeLab building.

A liquor licensing spokesperson said: “An independent panel gives the applicant and the objectors the opportunity to present their case at a public hearing. A report will be prepared and provided for the director in the coming months to consider when making his decision.”

“As a result, it is not appropriate for the director to comment on the application before a decision is made.”