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Earl's Court Late Night Cafe Licence Group

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Kensington and Chelsea Council is considering an application for extended late-night opening hours for a food outlet in Earl's Court, raising concerns about public nuisance.

Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered an application in August 2026 from Smoke and Pepper, located at 166 Earl's Court Road, to extend its late-night refreshment and opening hours until 3 am daily. The application by Bun and Butter Limited also seeks to remove conditions restricting sales to delivery drivers and prohibiting supply to the public between 11 pm and 5 am.

Residents and local councillors have opposed the proposed extension, citing concerns about potential increases in noise, litter, and anti-social behaviour in the area. A decision on the application was expected within five working days of the August 2026 hearing, based on promoting the four licensing objectives.

The Earl's Court Late Night Cafe Licence Group is a collective of local food outlets that works with the council and police to address issues related to late-night operations, including waste management and delivery driver behaviour.

Key facts

  1. Smoke and Pepper applied to Kensington and Chelsea Council to extend its late-night refreshment and opening hours until 3 am daily. Source 1 Source 2
  2. The application also seeks to remove conditions restricting sales to delivery drivers only and prohibiting supply to the public between 11 pm and 5 am. Source 1 Source 2
  3. Residents and local councillors opposed the application due to fears of increased noise, litter, and anti-social behaviour. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
  4. A decision on the application was expected within five working days of the August 2026 hearing. Source
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