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Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Sub-Committee

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Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Sub-Committee is currently addressing applications for new premises and temporary events, particularly those related to Notting Hill Carnival.

The Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Sub-Committee recently granted a licence to Rump Steak restaurant in July 2026, subject to strict conditions following objections from residents and a developer. The sub-committee also adjourned two hearings in July 2026 for a Notting Hill Carnival Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for the Love TKO music event, due to issues with submitted documentation and outstanding paperwork.

The Love TKO TEN, proposed for August 2026, sought permission for regulated entertainment and alcohol sales during the Notting Hill Carnival. Objections to this TEN were raised by the Metropolitan Police and the council's Noise and Nuisance Team. In July 2025, the sub-committee also considered objections from the Metropolitan Police and the council’s Noise and Nuisance Team to other Carnival TENs for alcohol sales, citing concerns about public safety and congestion.

The Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Sub-Committee, a sub-committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council, is responsible for making decisions on licensing applications. These applications can include requests for alcohol sales, late-night refreshments, and regulated entertainment, often drawing objections from local residents, developers, or official bodies like the Metropolitan Police.

Key facts

  1. The Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Sub-Committee granted a licence to Rump Steak restaurant on July 23, 2026, with strict conditions. Source
  2. A Temporary Event Notice for the Love TKO music event was adjourned by the sub-committee on July 21, 2026, due to documentation issues. Source
  3. A licensing hearing for the Love TKO sound system and bar was adjourned by the sub-committee on July 7, 2026, for outstanding documentation. Source
  4. In July 2025, the sub-committee considered objections to a TEN for alcohol sales at 359 Portobello Road during Notting Hill Carnival. Source
  5. Police objected in July 2025 to a TEN for alcohol sales at 50 Powis Square during Notting Hill Carnival due to public safety concerns. Source
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  1. Rump Steak granted licence with strict conditions A new restaurant, Rump Steak, has been granted a licence to operate on Lancaster Road, W11, but with a raft of strict conditions attached. The decision was made by the... Kensington and Chelsea 25 July 2026
  2. Notting Hill Carnival event TEN adjourned due to document issues A Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for a music event called Love TKO, scheduled to coincide with Notting Hill Carnival, has been adjourned due to issues with submitted documentation. Kensington and Chelsea 22 July 2026
  3. Licensing hearing for Notting Hill Carnival sound system adjourned A licensing hearing for a sound system and bar proposed for Notting Hill Carnival has been adjourned to allow for the submission of outstanding documentation. The Love TKO sound... Kensington and Chelsea 10 July 2026
  4. More Carnival Alcohol Sales Blocked Over Congestion Concerns Plans to sell alcohol at 359 Portobello Road during the Notting Hill Carnival have been stymied due to concerns about public safety and congestion. The premises has a maximum... Kensington and Chelsea 22 July 2025
  5. Police Object to Powis Square Carnival Alcohol Sales Police have objected to a temporary event notice (TEN) for the sale of alcohol at 50 Powis Square during the Notting Hill Carnival, citing concerns over crime, disorder, and... Kensington and Chelsea 20 July 2025