An alcohol licence has been granted to Chislehurst Post Office despite objections from residents who claim it will fuel anti-social behaviour.

The High Street branch was granted the licence to sell booze between 7am and 10pm seven days a week.

This is despite objections from nearby residents who fear an increase in anti-social behaviour from youths, particularly at Chislehurst Recreation Ground.

The application was granted by Bromley Council's sub-licensing committee on November 3.

Chapel Gate resident, Will Fairley, who overlooks the recreation centre stated in his objection: "There are already many problems of youth trouble fuelled by underage drinking."

Many submissions also pointed to the proximity of other outlets selling alcohol, such as a Sainsbury's just a few minutes away.

Pensioner Jennifer Wadsworth, 77, from Empress Drive, said: "We're fed up that this could add to the anti-social behaviour that we have outbreaks of."

Mrs Wadsworth, who lives with husband Michael, 76, added: "Some people have had stuff chucked in their garden, and even youngsters running on their cars.

Other residents on Empress Drive wrote in their concerns regarding the application, with Alan and Mai Bunce saying: "Fuelled by bravado and alcohol, the youngster often damage cars and property en route to Chislehurst Recreation Ground.

"The lager cans and quarter bottle of vodka are often used as missiles."

The application was submitted by Beekay Trading Ltd, but the sale of the alcohol will be under supervision of Kantilal Shah, owner of the newsagents.

However, single cans with an alcoholic content of more than 5.5 per cent will not be sold, and a refusals log will be maintained at all times.

Mr Shah said: "It's difficult for me to control it (the anti-social behaviour), it's the authorities who need to sort it out. We're strict about ID."

He ensured they would be operating a "challenge 25" policy.

Councillor Tony Owen, Chairman of Licensing Committee, said: "In this case, it was acknowledged the Chislehurst Post Office is well run and there have been no reports of underage selling of age restricted goods.

"As this was a new application, there was no previous history to consider and although there were objections, these were not strictly related to this actual premises.

"In addition, the Police did not raise any objections and the applicant has offered to a series of additional measures such as a challenge 25 policy for instance."