Farrow Properties Seeks Replacement Licence for 57 Westbourne Grove Amid Objections

Restaurants on Westbourne Grove are facing increased scrutiny regarding their premises licences, as Westminster Council's Licensing Sub-Committee (6) convened on Thursday 31 July 2025, to review several applications. The meeting's agenda is available online. Agenda frontsheet 31st-Jul-2025 10.00 Licensing Sub-Committee 6

Among the applications under consideration were a new premises licence for 57 Westbourne Grove, located within the Queensway and Bayswater Special Consideration Zone¹, and a premises licence variation for Boxcar Baker & Deli, 7A Wyndham Place.

57 Westbourne Grove

The application for 57 Westbourne Grove, submitted by Farrow Properties Ltd, seeks a replacement licence for a previously licensed restaurant. The previous licence lapsed in August 2024 due to the insolvency of the licence holder. The premises is located within the Queensway and Bayswater Special Consideration Zone, and the applicant is seeking permission for late-night refreshment, the supply of alcohol, and recorded music. More details are available in the 57 Westbourne Grove website.

Environmental Health has raised concerns about potential public nuisance and public safety, requesting further information on sound insulation, odour prevention, and other factors. Several interested parties have also objected, citing concerns about noise, antisocial behaviour, and the impact on the residential community.

Other Applications

The Licensing Sub-Committee (6) also reviewed the following premises licence applications on July 31, 2025:

• Boxcar Baker & Deli, 7A Wyndham Place: Premises Licence Variation. More details are available in the Boxcar Baker Deli report Website.

  

• 107 Westbourne Grove: New Premises Licence. More details are available in the 107 Westbourne Grove Website.
• Ground Floor West, 34 Bruton Place: New Premises Licence. More details are available in the 34 Bruton Street Website.