council's licensing policy
Councils are currently deciding on premises licence applications, balancing business needs with resident concerns over public nuisance.
Hackney Council's Licensing Sub-Committee E approved two applications for premises licences in August 2026. This follows Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granting a licence to a new KFC in New Malden in July 2026. The Kingston upon Thames decision included strict conditions after local residents and a ward councillor raised objections regarding potential public nuisance and crime.
The conditions imposed by Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee on the KFC licence included operating a delivery and collection service only after midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Councils establish their licensing policies to guide decisions on applications for various activities, including the sale of alcohol and late-night refreshments.
Key facts
- A new KFC in New Malden was granted a licence by Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee on July 7, 2026. Source
- The KFC licence was granted with strict conditions following objections from local residents and a ward councillor. Source
- The KFC licence permits late-night refreshments until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. Source
- After midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, the KFC would only operate a delivery and collection service. Source
- The application for the KFC licence was submitted by Clokken Limited for Dawson House. 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 1 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.