Earl's Court Society
The Earl's Court Society opposes Smoke and Pepper's bid to extend its operating hours to 3 am, citing concerns about public nuisance.
The Earl's Court Society, a community group representing local residents and businesses, has opposed an application by Smoke and Pepper to extend its premises licence to operate until 3 am daily. This application, heard by Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee in August 2026, seeks to vary the licence for late-night refreshment and opening times, raising concerns about noise, litter, and anti-social behaviour.
The applicant, Bun and Butter Limited, also proposes removing existing conditions that restrict late-night refreshment to takeaways for delivery drivers only and prohibit its supply to the public after 11 pm. A decision on the application was expected within five working days of the August 2026 hearing, with the sub-committee considering the four licensing objectives.
Key facts
- A decision on Smoke and Pepper's licence application was expected within five working days of the August 2026 hearing. Source
- Smoke and Pepper applied to Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee to extend its operating hours until 3 am daily. Source 1 Source 2
- The Earl's Court Society made representations opposing the application to vary Smoke and Pepper's premises licence. Source
- The application seeks to remove conditions restricting late-night refreshment to takeaways for delivery drivers only. Source
- Concerns raised about the application include potential increases in noise, litter, and anti-social behaviour. Source 1 Source 2
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