PLANS for a new Bournemouth town centre coffee shop to sell alcohol will be considered by councillors on Tuesday.

Coffee Lab opened in the former Café European building last week and is now seeking permission to be able to sell alcohol and host live music.

However, Dorset Police has opposed the proposals due to concerns it would increase anti-social behaviour issues within the designated cumulative impact area.

The requested licence proposes that the coffee shop be able to sell alcohol until 8pm on Sundays, 9pm Monday to Thursday and 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Permission to host live music performances from 5-9pm is also being sought.

In its application it says it will introduce “strong management controls” and “effective” staff training in order to prevent issues arising.

“As a licensed premises, we know that it is necessary to carry out our functions or operate our business with a purpose of promoting these [licensing] objectives,” it says.

“Prominent, clear and legible notices will be displayed at the exit requesting the public to respect the needs of nearby residents and to leave the premises and the area quietly.”

It says alcohol will not be sold to drunk customers and that a CCTV system will be installed.

However, Dorset Police said that not enough had been done to address concerns, despite having held discussions with the owners of the café.

In a letter to the council, its licensing officer Sarah Dutton said: “Dorset Police are of the view the applicant has failed to demonstrate that there will be no negative cumulative impact… and has failed to rebut the presumption of refusal.

“In addition to the hours being proposed, which will likely pose a greater risk of levels of crime and disorder increasing in the area, Dorset Police are dissatisfied with the conditions relating to CCTV, underage sales, staff training and record keeping.

“Whilst the premises is advertised as a café the intended use is as a café and bar which would not add any variety to the area which currently experiences high levels of crime and disorder.”

As a result of the objection, the application will be considered by members of the BCP Council licensing sub-committee at their meeting on Tuesday (July 23).