A delivery-only kitchen operating from a basement at 27 Kensington High Street has raised concerns among local residents regarding noise and traffic. The application for a premises licence for Nanotens in LTV
was heard by the Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Sub-Committee on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
The Kensington Residents Group lodged one representation, expressing worries about the potential increase in delivery vehicles exacerbating traffic congestion and safety issues in the busy High Street area.
Business Operations and Licensing
The business, trading as Nanotens in LTV,
operates as a food delivery service from the basement kitchen. The applicant stated that the kitchen has always been part of the premises and that they specialize in various food concepts. The kitchen can cook anything you can cook. I mean, we we prevent that. Number one, for example, we don't. It is charcoal food. We don't have any food that has large amounts of smell. Preparations that we might be as simple as possible. So delivery of, for example, chicken wings is already. Pretty much from rice. It's rice with rice cooker. We tried to prevent of using oil in three C in terms of cooking. So it doesn't see our premises because don't get out of my main traders,
the applicant explained.
While the application was submitted under 27 Kensington High Street Ltd.,
the trading name is Nanotens in LTV.
The applicant confirmed that a physical member of staff would be on the premises during operating hours and that all refreshments were solely for third-party delivery, with no customers attending the premises.
Operating Hours and Planning Permission
Nanotens in LTV proposes operating hours from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday to Thursday, and an extended period from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. These later hours were chosen due to existing late-night activity in the area, as sales significantly dropped after 11 p.m. when operating under shorter hours.
Concerns were raised regarding the pending planning permission for the change of use of the basement kitchen. The operation of the basement kitchen is considered an unauthorised change of use, and the applicant has been advised by the planning department to submit a formal application for planning permission. The planning department has not made a formal representation regarding the premises licence application but has advised the applicant on this matter. The applicant confirmed their intention to apply for the necessary planning permission.
Mitigation Measures and Past Issues
During the hearing, the applicant's surveyor, Mr. Steve Brown, outlined measures to mitigate concerns about noise and traffic. These included a dedicated driver collection protocol, a no-idling policy, and ensuring doors are kept closed after 11 p.m. Noise-controlled extraction and waste removal restricted to daytime hours were also proposed.
Councillor Heena Bellara questioned the applicant about a past noise issue. Mr. Brown confirmed that the applicant had engaged with a complainant whose doorbell was mistakenly rung by delivery riders late at night. To resolve this, an intercom system was installed within the premises, next to the door, to prevent accidental ringing. Delivery drivers were also instructed on collection procedures to minimise noise. The complainant reportedly expressed satisfaction with these changes and sent an email to the council confirming this.
Proposed Conditions and Further Discussions
The committee discussed proposed conditions with Mr. Paul Freel from the licensing department, which had been agreed upon with the Noise and Nuisance Team. These conditions stipulated no noise or vibration from plant operations that would cause a nuisance, and no deliveries or refuse collections between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Rubbish or bottles are also not to be deposited outside between these hours. A delivery policy, approved by the Environmental Health department, detailing strategies for courier attendance to prevent nuisance, was also agreed upon.
The decision on the premises licence application was to be provided within five working days. Further details on the licensing process and the application can be found in the Public reports pack and the Agenda frontsheet for the Licensing Sub-Committee meeting.
