A bid to open Wraps & Wings in Shernhall Street from 6am to 3am every day has been refused after residents complained of noisy delivery mopeds, overflowing bins and late-night anti-social behaviour.
Food Crave Limited had applied for a premises licence for the business at 23 Shernhall Street, London, E17 3EY.
Waltham Forest’s Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee turned it down on 4 November 2026, after considering representations from residents concerned about public nuisance and crime and disorder.
Neighbours described noise from extractor fans, delivery moped engines and car doors. They also reported litter, overflowing bins, and anti-social behaviour from customers and delivery drivers congregating in the area late at night.
Several objections alleged that the premises had been operating beyond its 11pm closing time despite current restrictions. Residents’ representations indicate that the business had traded late without a licence for about a year before the application, and that the council had recently intervened to enforce the 11pm limit.
One resident said: “Over the past year, this business has operated late hours without a licence. They only ceased this activity because the council recently stepped in to enforce the 11:00 PM limit.”
Food Crave Limited proposed measures to address residents' concerns, including CCTV, an incident book, lighting, fire safety equipment, odour control, waste management, and signs asking customers to leave quietly.
They also proposed to reinforce written instructions prohibiting engine idling, revving, horn use, loud conversations, pavement obstruction, and waiting on private property. Additionally, they offered to arrange inspection and servicing of the extraction system, maintain shutters carefully, and provide a contact number for neighbours during operating hours.
However the sub-committee, after considering the application, determined to refuse it stating this decision was appropriate to uphold the licensing objectives.
Parties have the right to appeal the decision to Thames Magistrates Court within 21 days of receiving the decision letter. The grounds for appeal are not specified in the provided text.
A full explanation of the decision will be sent to all parties within five working days.