Issue

Prevention of public nuisance

25 stories · discussed at 28 council meetings · 22 councils

Councils are currently imposing conditions on new and existing licences or refusing applications to prevent public nuisance, a key licensing objective.

Lambeth Council approved a new premises licence for Rind Abbeville in August 2026, attaching conditions to address potential public nuisance. In July 2026, Lewisham Council imposed additional conditions on House of Flavours' licence following resident complaints about noise and anti-social behaviour. Hammersmith and Fulham Council also cancelled music events in July 2026 by issuing a counter notice for Temporary Event Notices due to noise concerns.

Councils continue to consider licence applications and reviews where preventing public nuisance is a key factor. Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered a new licence for Popeyes in September 2026. Camden and Redbridge councils also discussed varying premises licences in September 2026, while Haringey, Brent, Hackney, Kensington and Chelsea, and Islington councils have recently addressed similar issues.

The prevention of public nuisance, which aims to minimise disturbances to the public, is a key licensing objective under the Licensing Act 2003. Councils consider this objective when making decisions on premises licences. Southwark Council approved a new licensing policy in March 2026 that outlines how it will manage these responsibilities for the next five years.

Key facts

  1. Lambeth Council approved a new premises licence for Rind Abbeville with conditions in August 2026. Source
  2. Lewisham Council imposed additional conditions on House of Flavours' licence in July 2026. Source 1 Source 2
  3. Hammersmith and Fulham Council cancelled music events in July 2026 due to noise concerns. Source
  4. Southwark Council approved a new licensing policy for 2026-2031 in March 2026. 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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 2

  1. New Hot Pot Restaurant Seeks Alcohol Licence A new hot pot restaurant, Niu Hot Pot, is seeking a premises licence to sell alcohol and provide recorded music at 43 Commercial Street, London, E1 6BD. Tower Hamlets 17 October 2025
  2. Lewisham Council Suspends Licence of Star & Garter AKA Dokis Lounge Lewisham Council has suspended the premises licence for the Star & Garter AKA Dokis Lounge, located at 490 New Cross Road SE14 6JY. The decision was made at a Licensing... Lewisham 28 September 2025
  3. Leyton Brewery Faces Licensing Scrutiny Over Public Nuisance Concerns A Leyton brewery, Blondies Brewery, is under scrutiny as Waltham Forest Council's Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee considers its application for a new premises licence. The... Waltham Forest 16 September 2025
  4. East Dulwich Londis seeks late-night alcohol license A Londis store in East Dulwich has applied for a premises licence to sell alcohol and late night refreshment until 1am, sparking debate among local residents and authorities. Southwark 23 August 2025
  5. Late-Night Piri Piri Shop Faces Noise Objections Hillingdon Council's Licensing Sub-Committee is reviewing a late-night refreshment licence application for Pepe's Piri Piri at 3 Byron Parade, Uxbridge Road, following noise... Hillingdon 18 August 2025
  6. Last Tuesday Society Gets Licence Extension Amid Resident Concerns Hackney's Licensing Sub Committee C has granted The Last Tuesday Society, located at 11 Mare Street, a licence extension, despite concerns raised by local residents regarding... Hackney 16 August 2025
  7. Batch Baby Granted Alcohol Licence with Strict Conditions Hackney's Licensing Sub-Committee C has granted a new premises licence to Batch Baby Ltd, located at 43 De Beauvoir Road, London N1 5SF, authorising the supply of alcohol with... Hackney 16 August 2025
  8. Southall Shop Licence Bid Sparks Crime & Safety Fears A new premises licence application for Gurjas Food & Wine at 86 The Green, Southall, has sparked concerns from the Ealing Police Licensing Team, who fear it could exacerbate... Ealing 15 August 2025