premises licence
Councils are currently deciding on new premises licences and variations, often addressing resident and police concerns.
Councils are currently deciding on new premises licences and variations, frequently following objections. In October 2026, Hackney's Licensing Sub-Committee A approved a variation for Howl at the Moon, allowing more outdoor patrons despite resident concerns. Havering Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted Romford nightclub Jukebox extended hours in September 2026, despite objections from the Metropolitan Police and Havering's Licensing Authority. Wandsworth Licensing Sub-Committee granted Regine Pizzeria a licence in July 2026, despite resident concerns about noise and litter.
Councils are also reviewing existing premises licences and imposing conditions or revocations. In October 2026, Haringey's Licensing Sub Committee considered a review of Cleopatra Restaurant and Lounge's licence for breaches of operating hours, and Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee reviewed the Earl of Lonsdale pub's licence due to complaints. Lewisham Council imposed additional conditions on House of Flavours' licence in July 2026 following resident complaints. Barking and Dagenham Council varied Jay Food and Wine's licence with conditions in July 2026 but refused an hours extension after police and trading standards concerns.
A premises licence permits the sale of alcohol and other licensable activities at a specific venue. Looking ahead, Lewisham's Licensing Sub Committee D and Brent's Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee are scheduled to consider premises licence matters on October 27, 2026. Hillingdon's Licensing Sub-Committee will also address premises licence issues on November 5, 2026.
Key facts
- Hackney's Licensing Sub-Committee A approved a variation for Howl at the Moon in October 2026, allowing more outdoor patrons. Source
- Havering Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted Romford nightclub Jukebox extended hours until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays in September 2026. Source
- Lewisham Council imposed additional conditions on the premises licence for House of Flavours in July 2026. Source
- Barking and Dagenham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee refused an extension of alcohol sales hours for Jay Food and Wine in July 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- Lambeth Council revoked the premises licence for Macan Lounge 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 22 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.