Cumulative Impact Zone
Councils are currently deciding on licence applications within Cumulative Impact Zones, balancing extended hours with concerns over crime and public nuisance.
Havering Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted extended operating hours to Romford nightclub Jukebox in September 2026, despite objections from the Metropolitan Police and the council's Licensing Authority. Meanwhile, Westminster City Council's Licensing Authority, the Metropolitan Police, and Environmental Health are objecting to a Leicester Square McDonald's application for a 5am licence extension, citing concerns within the West End Cumulative Impact Zone.
Earlier in 2026, Havering Council's Licensing Sub-Committee revoked the licence for The Drink Cellar in the Harold Hill Cumulative Impact Zone in April, following concerns about poor supervision and bad practice. Richmond upon Thames and Sutton councils also granted alcohol licences in July and March 2026 respectively, despite local objections. Lambeth Council's Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to consider several licensing applications, including variations to operating hours, in September 2026.
Cumulative Impact Zones are areas identified by local authorities where a high concentration of licensed premises is believed to contribute to problems such as crime, disorder, and public nuisance. Councils use these zones to manage the concentration of licensed premises and address potential negative effects on local communities.
Key facts
- Havering Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted extended hours to Romford nightclub Jukebox on September 17, 2026. Source
- Leicester Square McDonald's is seeking a 5am licence extension, with objections from Westminster City Council's Licensing Authority. Source
- Richmond upon Thames Licensing Sub-Committee approved an alcohol licence for Vape'z N Go on July 13, 2026. Source
- Havering Council's Licensing Sub-Committee revoked The Drink Cellar's licence on April 7, 2026. Source
- Sutton Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted an alcohol licence to Foodland on March 12, 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.