Council hearing called after Trading Standards objects to licence application
A bid to obtain a premises licence to sell alcohol at a central Bangor shop is being recommended for refusal after concerns were raised about past crime and disorder at the premises and links to other shops subject to enforcement action.
The application, lodged on 10 August for the site at 280 High Street, seeks permission to sell alcohol from 7am until 11pm, seven days a week under the name Dragon Shop Ltd. The business was registered at Companies House on 21 July 2026, with Mostafa Bayzidiazar named as sole director.
Enforcement history at the High Street site
Bangor’s Public Protection Service – Trading Standards has objected to the licence application, citing an existing record of problems at the address when it was previously operated by City Mini Ltd and trading as City Mini Market/Top Shop.
A closure notice was issued on 26 February 2026, and Caernarfon Magistrates’ Court later granted a closure order that saw the shop closed for three months. Following a reopening, Trading Standards received a further complaint alleging the sale of illegal cigarettes and tobacco on 30 June 2026.
"evidence of crime and disorder associated with the premises and with the company Dragon Shop Ltd, currently trading as Top Shop"
Trading Standards also reported that on 11 August 2026 it became aware of the fresh licence application and, in the course of checks, found an apparent association between Mr Bayzidiazar and another shop at 85 Drake Street, Rochdale, which had also been subject to a closure notice. The report states Mr Bayzidiazar appeared to be the tenant at the Rochdale premises at the relevant time.
What happens next
The application will be considered by the council’s central licensing sub-committee at a hearing on Monday 21 September. Members will hear evidence, including the objections lodged by Trading Standards, before reaching a decision on whether to grant the premises licence.
Residents and neighbouring businesses in Bangor will be watching the outcome closely, as the case touches on broader concerns about the control of illicit tobacco and counterfeit goods, and the impact such activity can have on local crime and disorder.
- Address: 280 High Street, Bangor
- Applicant: Dragon Shop Ltd (registered 21 July 2026)
- Director named: Mostafa Bayzidiazar
- Proposed hours: 07:00–23:00, seven days a week
- Hearing date: 21 September 2026
Timeline of key dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | Closure notice issued for premises when trading as City Mini Market/Top Shop |
| Spring 2026 | Caernarfon Magistrates' Court granted three-month closure order |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Complaint received alleging sale of illegal cigarettes and tobacco after reopening |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Dragon Shop Ltd registered at Companies House |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Premises licence application submitted to Cyngor Gwynedd |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Trading Standards became aware of the new application and conducted checks |
| 21 Sep 2026 | Licensing sub-committee hearing scheduled |
The licensing process gives the council an opportunity to weigh the evidence and consider whether granting a licence would undermine the licensing objectives, including the prevention of crime and disorder. Trade and resident groups often regard such hearings as a barometer of how local authorities respond to repeat breaches at town-centre premises.
For the people of Bangor, the case is a reminder of the regulatory checks that surround shops which sell age-restricted products and the role of local enforcement in tackling the sale of illegal and counterfeit goods that can damage legitimate businesses and community safety.
