A new store has been granted permission to stay open until 1am despite locals' fears of sleepless nights and antisocial behaviour.

The shop in St Peters Road, Great Yarmouth, has been granted the late-night license ahead of its opening in the coming months.

Run by Rameshkanna Paramchothy, it will be the second One Stop premises to open as a franchise in Norfolk.

Neighbours were worried about the later opening hours due to ongoing problems with antisocial behaviour in the street, which led to objections being made.

Eastern Daily Press: Neighbours were worried the 1am closing time would exacerbate antisocial behaviour problems on the streetNeighbours were worried the 1am closing time would exacerbate antisocial behaviour problems on the street (Image: Owen Sennitt)

One person, who lived above the shop, said the hours of trading would devalue the flat and affect their safety, fearing people would buy alcohol to drink on the street.

"These hours will attract antisocial behaviour such as glass being smashed everywhere, people urinating on our property and fighting both inside and outside the shop," they said. 

"We already have our fair share of antisocial behaviour and we do not want it to increase."

At a Great Yarmouth Borough Council licencing committee meeting this week, Mr Paramchothy was keen to alleviate these concerns.

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He said: "Throughout my career I have always tried to keep the community I live in safe and I will do all I can to stop any antisocial behaviour happening around the shop.

"As a responsible person I will make sure the shop will help the economy and local families rather than making problems worse."

Eastern Daily Press: Great Yarmouth Borough Council approved the licenceGreat Yarmouth Borough Council approved the licence (Image: Denise Bradley)

After debating the matter, members of the committee decided to approve the licence, arguing the 1am closing time of the shop was "not exceptional" compared to other premises in the area - one store is open 24 hours on the street.

The hearing was told that the problems on the street should not be held against the license holder, who has promised to do all he can to keep disruption to a minimum by not serving people alcohol if they are seen drinking outside the shop and also limiting delivery times to between 9am and 6pm.