Issue

Public nuisance

118 stories · discussed at 134 council meetings · 31 councils

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

  1. Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee heard objections regarding potential public nuisance for a premises licence application in October 2026. Source
  2. Croydon Council's Cabinet agreed to authorise public consultation on extending PSPOs to all borough parks and eight district centres in October 2026. Source
  3. 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
  4. Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered concerns over late-night opening hours for a Popeyes restaurant in September 2026. Source
  5. 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.

Stories, page 9

  1. London Cocktail Club seeks late-night extension A Westminster Licensing Sub-Committee has yet to announce its decision on an application by the London Cocktail Club, now rebranded as Hidden Society, to extend its operating... Westminster 28 March 2026
  2. Sonnys Licence Extended Despite Noise Concerns Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has granted a licence extension for Sonnys, a venue located at 4 Bishops Hall, despite significant noise concerns raised... Kingston upon Thames 26 March 2026
  3. Roha Park Cafe Licence Approved with Reduced Hours and Stricter Conditions Wandsworth Council's Licensing Sub-Committee has approved a new premises licence for Roha Park Cafe in Windmill Gardens, but with significantly reduced hours and stricter... Wandsworth 26 March 2026
  4. Hackney Experiences Significant Rise in Temporary Event Notices, Second Highest in London Hackney has experienced a significant rise in Temporary Event Notices (TENs) being issued, reporting the second-highest number in London, trailing only Westminster. This surge... Hackney 22 March 2026
  5. New Stratford restaurant licence adjourned over planning breach A new restaurant's bid for a licence has been adjourned after it emerged the premises is subject to an existing planning enforcement notice, meaning any operation as a drinking... Newham 20 March 2026
  6. Leconfield House licence hearing adjourned Westminster City Council's Licensing Sub-Committee (2) has adjourned a hearing for a new premises licence for Leconfield House in Curzon Street. The adjournment was granted to... Westminster 20 March 2026
  7. New shop's alcohol licence faces local objections A new convenience store's bid to sell alcohol has been granted by Sutton Council's Licensing Sub-Committee, despite objections from local residents and a nearby business owner. Sutton 19 March 2026
  8. Macan Lounge licence revoked after repeated breaches Lambeth Council has revoked the premises licence for Macan Lounge following repeated breaches of licensing objectives, including those related to public safety and public... Lambeth 15 March 2026