A new Malaysian eatery, Jiak Malaysian Street Food, is facing concerns from local residents regarding potential late-night noise and anti-social behaviour.
The Islington Licensing Sub Committee C met on Tuesday 22 July 2025, to discuss the application for a new premises licence for the restaurant, located at 2c Cherry Tree Walk, in the Bunhill Cumulative Impact Area. This area has specific licensing policies in place due to the existing concentration of licensed premises.
Two representations from local residents were received by the council. One resident voiced concerns about existing anti-social behaviour:
We already have gangs of youths congregating on Cherry Tree Walk area till 2am or later, shouting and breaking things. Adding alcohol and fast food sales will only make things worse.
It is important to note that the provided text does not offer any evidence beyond the residents' statements to support the claim of existing anti-social behaviour in the Cherry Tree Walk area.
Other concerns included the proposed opening hours being excessive for a residential and educational area, the potential for increased anti-social behaviour and disorder, the restaurant's proximity to a primary school, and general safety concerns for residents and passers-by.
The applicant's legal advisor, Michael Nickson, sought to reassure residents, stating that the applicant would work hard to gain their trust and that the application included a robust set of conditions to ensure that the restaurant would pose no risk to local people. These conditions include:
- Installing and maintaining a comprehensive CCTV system
- Training staff on all security issues
- Installing and maintaining appropriate fire fighting equipment
- Keeping the premises and public areas nearby free from litter
- Operating a Challenge 25 proof of age scheme
The applicant has also agreed to incorporate recommendations from the police and the council's pollution team into the operating schedule. Specific details of these recommendations are not provided in the summary, but further information can be found in Appendix 3 of the Public Reports Pack.
The Licensing Sub-Committee will consider the application, taking into account Licensing Policy 3, which states that there is a presumption of refusal unless the Sub-Committee is satisfied that there will be no adverse cumulative impact on the licensing objectives. The Public Reports Pack provides further details on the application and representations received.
