A Hanwell pizza shop says it cannot survive
unless it can stay open until 5am, but neighbours fear the late-night trade will come at the cost of their sleep.
Superb Pizza, at 6 Broadway, Hanwell, first applied for a new premises licence to serve late-night refreshments from 11pm to 5am every day. The bid has since been met with revised proposals and significant conditions after residents raised concerns about noise and public nuisance.
The application went before the Ealing Licensing Sub-Committee on 4 November 2026.
Four members of the public lodged objections. They warned of noise from customers and from the premises itself, along with potential anti-social behaviour, litter and cooking smells through the late night and early morning. Because homes are close by, they also said the longer hours could disrupt their sleep and harm their overall quality of life.
Applicant Rizwan Khan said the extra hours are essential for the business to survive, given the cost of rent, business rates and wages. He stressed that a significant amount of money had been invested in the business over seven years, and that it “cannot survive without extending their hours”.
Mr Khan also pointed out that other businesses in the area already open later. He described Hanwell as a “dead area” after 11pm, suggesting the extended hours were needed to keep the business going rather than to serve large numbers of customers.
During the hearing, it was clarified that the applicant had agreed with the Metropolitan Police to revised hours: Sunday to Thursday until midnight, and Friday, Saturday, and Bank Holiday Sundays until 1am. The applicant stated he would accept these revised hours.
Conditions agreed between the applicant and the police include the installation and maintenance of CCTV, and that delivery riders and drivers must not leave their vehicles running while collecting orders to avoid public nuisance.
Agreed CCTV conditions state: The system must be installed to the satisfaction of the Police, ensuring quality footage of patrons entering and leaving the premises. It must be in working order and recording at all times the premises is open, providing general views of interior and exterior areas. Images must be recorded and stored for 31 days and be downloadable in a readable format upon request. At least one staff member trained to operate the CCTV must be present when the premises is open, and images must be available for playback to Police or Council Licensing Officers at any time the store is open. Images and a software player must be provided to the Police or Council Licensing Officers within 24 hours of request. The CCTV must record the outside of the premises, capturing images of delivery persons and vehicles, and ideally vehicle registration numbers.
Beyond CCTV and vehicle idling, the applicant stated they will ensure that noise, waste, and other activities do not cause a nuisance to the public or neighbouring properties. Staff are trained to be vigilant and follow safe cash-handling procedures, and exterior lighting is maintained to deter crime. For the protection of children, no alcohol or age-restricted products are sold, and staff remain vigilant for children on site, keeping hot equipment away from public areas, it was stated.
Regarding noise, the applicant stated that no music would be played on the premises. As a takeaway pizza business, not a pub or club, the applicant confirmed this with officers and the Metropolitan Police. A violation would likely involve playing music within the premises, which the applicant denies doing.
The Licensing Sub-Committee heard representations from the applicant and objectors. The objectors reiterated their concerns about noise, litter, and disturbance, particularly for residents living in close proximity to the premises. The applicant argued that the extended hours were necessary for the business to survive and that he would adhere to all agreed conditions.
The committee retired to consider the application and its decision was expected to be given at the end of the meeting and confirmed in writing within five working days.
Agenda frontsheet Wednesday 04-Nov-2026 14.00 Licensing Sub-Committee.pdf Public reports pack Wednesday 04-Nov-2026 14.00 Licensing Sub-Committee.pdf
