Public House/Bar policy (PB1)
Westminster City Council is deciding a new premises licence application for DILA, addressing public nuisance and safety concerns.
Westminster City Council's Licensing Sub-Committee (2) heard representations in March 2026 concerning a new premises licence application for DILA, located at 27-31 Charlotte Street. Fitzrovia Operations Limited applied for a licence covering late-night refreshment and the retail sale of alcohol, with proposed hours extending to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. A decision was anticipated within five working days of the March 19, 2026 hearing.
The committee retired to consider the application in private after the hearing, which addressed public nuisance and safety concerns. Environmental Health and the Fitzrovia... (story cuts off) also raised objections. This application is being considered under the Public House/Bar policy (PB1), which guides decisions related to the licensing and operation of public houses and bars.
Key facts
- Westminster City Council's Licensing Sub-Committee (2) heard representations for a new premises licence for DILA on March 19, 2026. Source
- The DILA application seeks a licence for late-night refreshment and retail sale of alcohol. Source
- Proposed hours for DILA extend to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Source
- A decision on the DILA application was expected within five working days of March 19, 2026. Source
- Concerns about the DILA application were raised by Environmental Health. Source
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