Neighbours in posh Cheshire village object to homeowner's 'peculiar' request

Neighbours who live in a prestigious Cheshire village have come together to raise concerns about a strange request put in by a homeowner on their street. The residents who live on a 'very narrow road' in the affluent Prestbury area have complained that the man's request is a 'very peculiar' one to make.

Terence Smith has said that he wants to start selling alcohol from his residential property in Prestbury. He wants to sell bottles of single malt Scotch whisky from casks, and has applied for a premises licence for permission.

Although the sales would mainly be made online, the business would operate from his home. Known for its vast mansions and footballer and millionaire residents, the village of Prestbury had an overall average price of £794,323 over the last year.

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A report to a meeting of Cheshire East’s Licensing Act sub-committee states: “This application is made upon that basis [internet sales] and requests licensed hours for off sales of 9.30am to 12.30pm daily.

“The premises itself is the private residence of the applicant. It is anticipated that the majority of alcohol sold will be delivered to customers, albeit the business model would not preclude customers attending the premises by prior appointment to collect the alcohol themselves," reports Cheshire Live.

It adds: “There is no intention to sell alcohol to any unannounced buyer and, as the premises is also the applicant’s private residence, customers will not be permitted access to the licensed premises.”

But many neighbours are unhappy with the idea and four have sent objections to Cheshire East, as has Prestbury Parish Council.

One stated: