Licensing Sub-Committee D of Hackney Council meeting
Hackney's Licensing Sub-Committee D curtailed a Dalston venue's late-night licence in July 2026.
Hackney Council's Licensing Sub-Committee D significantly curtailed the late-night licence for The Playroom, a Dalston venue, in July 2026. The sub-committee considered an application from London LJ Limited for a premises licence, which sought authorisation for recorded music until 3am and alcohol sales until 2:30am on Fridays and Saturdays.
The decision to reduce the requested operating hours followed representations from the Environmental Protection team. The team cited a history of noise complaints and statutory nuisance at the premises, raising concerns about potential public nuisance.
Key facts
- Hackney Council's Licensing Sub-Committee D met on 20 July 2026. Source
- The sub-committee curtailed the late-night licence for The Playroom, 75 Kingsland High Street. Source
- London LJ Limited applied for recorded music until 3am and alcohol sales until 2:30am. Source
- The Environmental Protection team raised concerns about noise complaints and statutory nuisance. Source
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