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A local shop in the Penylan area of Cardiff has applied to sell alcohol – in a move that could offer more choice for shoppers seeking a tipple in the Lady Mary area.

S & R Oriental and General Merchandise opened on Maryport Road, near Roath Park, earlier this year – and soon hopes to gain permission to sell booze.

The new store specialises in Asian/Oriental groceries, as well as snacks, drinks, confectionery and other convenience items.

S & R operates only two doors down from another local convenience store – Penylan Premier Stores – which already has an alcohol licence.

Online shopping for some groceries is also offered, including free delivery on orders over £50 within the Cardiff area. It took over the former site of dry cleaners, Cathedral Cleaners – which had previously closed down.

Council invites representations

Cardiff Council notices have appeared in the local area advising that S & R hopes to sell alcohol between 10am and 9:30pm on Monday to Saturday, and from noon until 8:30pm on Sunday. 

Local authorities are responsible for approving licensable activities – such as the sale of alcohol. Residents and the wider public can make representations about the application until 6 September. 

Mixed fortunes for shops in Lady Mary

The opening of S & R follows mixed fortunes for shops in the Lady Mary area of Penylan.

In addition to Cathedral Cleaners shutting up shop, Burns Pet Food opened a store that proved very short-lived, while a cafe – Ten Maryport – recently closed its doors. A nursery school – Playbox – also left their premises on the precinct in recent times.

Other businesses currently operating on the patch include Gent’s Club barbers, Mucky Pups dog grooming salon, Hogg & Hogg estate agents, a hair and beauty salon and an optician. There’s also a lettings management businesses, and a civil and structural engineering consultancy.

The decision on whether to grant an alcohol license to S & R also follows some specialist additions to the local business offering – with the opening of CORE Cardiff Pilates studio, and Eden Moroccan Bath and Spa, two more recent retail developments.