Premises licence
Councils are currently reviewing and granting premises licences for alcohol sales and entertainment, often addressing resident and police concerns.
Kingston upon Thames's Licensing Sub-Committee heard in September 2026 that The Biryani Centre's application for alcohol sales and recorded music faced concerns from residents and the Metropolitan Police, which were addressed by amendments. In the same month, Richmond upon Thames's Licensing Sub-Committee considered an application for a new premises licence for DGN Mobile and Vapes for off-premises alcohol sales. Southwark's Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider applications for Kirkwood Local and SE5 Lounge in September 2026.
In July 2026, Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee heard a review of No. Fifty Cheyne's premises licence following resident complaints about noise, nuisance from patrons, and waste management. Earlier, in March 2026, Havering Council's Licensing Sub-Committee suspended the licence for The Chequers pub after a violent disorder incident and concerns about operating outside licensed hours. Lewisham Council's Licensing Sub Committee D approved a new bar, Craft Metropolis, in April 2026 with strict conditions despite significant resident objections.
Newham Council's Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee is scheduled to meet in October 2026, with premises licence applications on its agenda. A premises licence is an authorisation granted by a local authority allowing activities such as the sale of alcohol, provision of late-night refreshments, or regulated entertainment at a specific location.
Key facts
- The Biryani Centre's application for a new premises licence in New Malden faced scrutiny from residents and the Metropolitan Police in September 2026. Source
- In July 2026, Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee reviewed No. Fifty Cheyne's premises licence following resident complaints about noise and nuisance. Source
- Dusra Indian Restaurant was granted a premises licence by Hounslow Council in July 2026, allowing it to serve alcohol ancillary to meals. Source
- An off-licence in Acton, Bajaj Food & Wine, was granted a new premises licence by Ealing Council in July 2026. Source
- The licence for The Chequers pub in Hornchurch was suspended by Havering Council in March 2026 following a violent disorder incident. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. 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.