Prevention of public nuisance
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
- Lambeth Council approved a new premises licence for Rind Abbeville with conditions in August 2026. Source
- Lewisham Council imposed additional conditions on House of Flavours' licence in July 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council cancelled music events in July 2026 due to noise concerns. Source
- 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.