Public nuisance
Councils are currently addressing public nuisance concerns, primarily through licensing decisions for new premises and the extension of Public Space Protection Orders.
Councils are currently addressing public nuisance concerns, which refer to disturbances affecting the community, primarily through licensing decisions for new and existing premises. In October 2026, Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee heard objections regarding potential public nuisance for a new premises licence, while Wandsworth Council approved an alcohol licence despite resident concerns. Earlier in October 2026, Croydon Council's Cabinet agreed to consult on extending Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) to all borough parks and eight district centres to tackle anti-social behaviour.
In September 2026, Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered concerns over late-night opening hours for a Popeyes restaurant, with residents and police fearing increased public nuisance. Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel also granted a premises licence for a Tesco Express with reduced alcohol sales hours following numerous resident objections about potential public nuisance. Hackney Council granted late licences for a bar and a cafe in September 2026 despite resident fears about noise and nuisance.
Looking ahead, several councils have scheduled meetings where public nuisance may be discussed in the context of licensing applications. Westminster Council's Licensing Sub-Committee (3) is scheduled to meet on 22 October 2026. Brent Council's Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee has a meeting scheduled for 27 October 2026, and Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee is due to meet on 29 October 2026.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee heard objections regarding potential public nuisance for a premises licence application in October 2026. Source
- Croydon Council's Cabinet agreed to authorise public consultation on extending PSPOs to all borough parks and eight district centres in October 2026. Source
- Wandsworth Council's Licensing Sub-Committee approved an alcohol licence for Duende Lab Limited despite a resident's concerns about public nuisance in October 2026. Source
- Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered concerns over late-night opening hours for a Popeyes restaurant in September 2026. Source
- Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel granted a premises licence for Tesco Express with reduced alcohol sales hours after resident objections in September 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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 16 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.