Fishy Delishy Eyes Alcohol Licence on Fulham Broadway

A Fulham Broadway fish and chip shop is hoping to reel in customers with a new alcohol licence, but faces opposition from local residents.

The Licensing Sub-Committee for Hammersmith and Fulham Council met on 15 July 2025, to consider an application for a new premises licence for Fishy Delishy, located at 11 Fulham Broadway. Mr Deniz Erdogan submitted the application on behalf of Mr Murat Akkaya.

The committee is required to consider the application in light of the four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder; public safety; the prevention of public nuisance; and the protection of children from harm.¹

The applicant initially sought permission to supply alcohol both on and off the premises from 11:00 to 01:00 on Mondays and from 11:00 to 01:30 Tuesday to Sunday, as well as late-night refreshment. However, following discussions with the Metropolitan Police, the applicant agreed to remove the request for late night refreshment and reduce the hours for alcohol sales to 11:00 to 23:00, Monday to Sunday.

The Metropolitan Police initially objected to the application citing concerns regarding the prevention of crime and disorder. According to meeting information, the police had made numerous attempts to meet with the applicant to discuss the application and gain a better understanding of their operational plans. The police aimed to propose further conditions to the licence to promote the licensing objectives, including an ancillary condition related to alcohol sales and conditions for days when Chelsea Football Club play at home. The police also expressed concern about the lateness of the initially proposed hours, particularly from Sunday to Thursday.

Despite these concessions, the licensing section received 19 representations objecting to the licence application. These objections came from a variety of sources, including:

• The Vanston Place Management Company Limited
• The Tournay Road Neighbourhood Watch Group
• The Seagrave Road Residents Group
• The Fulham Island Residents Association
• The Barclay Road Conservation Area Neighbourhood Watch
• The Walham Green Ward Panel
• 11 individual residents
• The Metropolitan Police
• Councillor Lydia Painter (Lillie Ward)

Residents and neighbourhood watch groups voiced concerns about potential increases in crime inside and outside the Fulham Broadway Shopping Arcade and tube station, loitering, public safety, safeguarding issues for children, and general nuisance. One resident described the area as a crime hotspot and provided crime statistics from January to March 2025 to support their claim. Another resident raised concerns about existing issues with drunk and disorderly behaviour around the station.

The Public reports pack includes a map showing the location of Fishy Delishy and neighbouring licensed premises. The proximity to other licensed premises is a factor for the committee's decision, as stated in the council's statement of licensing policy. Policy 4 on pages 22 and 23 states that in determining an application where there has been a relevant representation the Licensing Authority will, where appropriate, take into account the cumulative effect of the number, type and density of licensed premises already existing in the area.

The Public reports pack included a copy of the application form and plan, a map showing the location of the premises and neighbouring licensed premises, copies of public representations received, and a copy of the Metropolitan Police representation. A map showing the location of the premises and neighbouring licensed premises can be seen on pages 83 to 86 of this report.

The Supplementary Agenda A included further objector comments, further changes to applicant conditions and the LBHF statement of licensing policy framework hours.

The Licensing Sub-Committee, composed of Councillor Mercy Umeh (Chair of Licensing Committee), Councillor Callum Nimmo, and Councillor Aliya Afzal-Khan (Opposition Deputy Whip), was tasked with considering the application and representations. The sub-committee was asked to consider the council's statement of licensing policy, and to consider the licensing objectives.

Following discussions between the applicant and the police, several additional conditions were proposed. These included:

• Alcohol sold for consumption on the premises shall be sold ancillary to food.
• Alcohol sold for consumption off the premises shall be sold in sealed containers only and shall be ancillary to food purchased at the premises.
• On days when any football match is played at Stamford Bridge, the premise shall not allow the sale of alcohol for consumption OFF the premises for a period of three hours before the advertised kick off time.
• On days when any football match is played at Stamford Bridge, all drinks sold for consumption ON the premises shall be supplied in a non-glass vessel for a period of three hours before the advertised kick off time.
• On days when any football match is played at Stamford Bridge, at least one SIA door supervisor shall be on duty for a period of three hours before the advertised kick-off time, to ensure public safety and the orderly entry and exit of patrons.
• High Definition CCTV shall be installed, operated and maintained.
• All staff responsible for selling alcohol shall receive training in the Licensing Act 2003.
• The Premises shall have a policy to ensure the welfare and safeguarding of vulnerable patrons.

Despite these proposed conditions, some residents continued to object to the application. One resident, writing on behalf of the Barclay Road Conservation Area Neighbourhood Watch, expressed concerns about public safety and crime, stating that the area is already a crime hot spot. They also raised concerns about noise and disturbance, particularly from delivery drivers. Another resident, living on Moore Park Road, echoed these concerns, stating that extended opening hours would inevitably lead to more public nuisance and that delivery drivers often disregard road safety.

It remains to be seen whether Fishy Delishy will secure its alcohol licence. The Licensing Sub-Committee will need to weigh the potential benefits to the business against the concerns of local residents and the need to uphold the four licensing objectives.