Hearings Procedure
Councils recently addressed procedural issues, including quorum, and licence applications under their hearings procedures.
In July 2025, Barnet Council's Licensing Sub-Committee adjourned a meeting concerning a premises licence variation for The Coffee Place & Breakfast due to a lack of quorum, as reported by Councillor Richard Barnes, Chair of the Licensing Sub-Committee. The sub-committee requires three members to be present to proceed with a hearing, and the meeting was unable to proceed because a quorum could not be guaranteed.
Also in July 2025, Sutton Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered a new premises licence application for Popeyes, submitted by PLK Chicken UK Limited. The Council's Environmental Health (Pollution Control) Lead Officer raised concerns regarding potential public nuisance from late night refreshment, which the company sought to provide until 03:00 via delivery service.
These events illustrate the established rules and guidelines governing the conduct and process of formal hearings, particularly those related to the Licensing Act 2003, which councils follow when managing licensing applications and objections.
Key facts
- Barnet Council's Licensing Sub-Committee adjourned a meeting in July 2025 due to a lack of quorum. Source
- Barnet's Licensing Sub-Committee requires three members to be present for a hearing. Source
- Sutton Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered a Popeyes licence application in July 2025. Source
- The Popeyes application faced objections from the Council's Environmental Health Lead Officer. Source
- PLK Chicken UK Limited sought late night refreshment until 03:00 via delivery. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.