Councils' own Statement of Licensing Policy
Councils are applying their licensing policies to assess new applications and temporary event notices, considering public safety and nuisance.
Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee applied its Statement of Licensing Policy, a document outlining a local authority's objectives for administering licensing applications, in August 2026. It issued a counter notice, effectively refusing a Temporary Event Notice for alcohol sales, due to concerns about public safety.
As background, Sutton Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered a new premises licence application for Popeyes in July 2025, which included requests for late night refreshment. The Council's Environmental Health Lead Officer raised objections regarding potential public nuisance, demonstrating how such policies address community impact.
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