Public Nuisance
Councils are currently deciding on numerous licensing applications where public nuisance, often from noise and late hours, is a primary concern for residents and police.
In October 2026, Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted a late licence to a Richmond Road café bar and an alcohol licence to a Chessington shop, despite resident concerns about public nuisance. Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee also heard objections regarding public nuisance for a Cheney Walk premises licence application in October 2026. Wandsworth Council's Licensing Sub-Committee approved an alcohol licence for an arts venue in October 2026, despite similar concerns.
Croydon Council's Cabinet agreed in October 2026 to consult on extending Public Space Protection Orders to all borough parks and eight district centres to tackle anti-social behaviour. This topic is scheduled for discussion at several upcoming Licensing Sub-Committee meetings in October 2026, including in Westminster on 22 October, Brent and Waltham Forest on 27 October, Enfield on 28 October, and Kensington and Chelsea on 29 October.
Public nuisance is a concept related to disturbances that affect the community, such as noise, litter, or anti-social behaviour, and is a key objective councils consider when reviewing licensing applications. Residents and police often raise concerns about potential public nuisance when new licences or variations are proposed for premises selling alcohol or providing late-night refreshments.
Key facts
- A café bar on Richmond Road was granted a late licence by Kingston upon Thames Licensing Sub-Committee on 20 October 2026, despite public nuisance concerns. Source
- A new shop in Chessington, Dr Cloud, received an alcohol licence from Kingston upon Thames Licensing Sub-Committee in October 2026, despite resident concerns about public nuisance. Source
- Croydon Council's Cabinet agreed in October 2026 to consult on extending Public Space Protection Orders to all borough parks and eight district centres. Source
- Wandsworth Council's Licensing Sub-Committee approved an alcohol licence for Duende Lab Limited in October 2026, despite public nuisance concerns. Source
- A Kingston upon Thames Licensing Sub-Committee met on 29 September 2026 to consider a Popeyes application, with police and residents raising public nuisance concerns. Source
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 21 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.