Law or policy

Restaurant policy (R&T1)

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Westminster City Council is considering a new premises licence application for DILA, a restaurant on Charlotte Street.

Westminster City Council's Licensing Sub-Committee (2) heard an application for a new premises licence for DILA, a restaurant at 27-31 Charlotte Street, in March 2026. Submitted by Fitzrovia Operations Limited, the application sought permission for late-night refreshment and the retail sale of alcohol, with proposed hours extending to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. A decision was pending at the time, expected within five working days.

Environmental Health raised concerns regarding the DILA application. As of September 2026, no further updates on the decision or upcoming discussions regarding this specific application have been reported. No future council meetings are currently scheduled to discuss restaurant policy, which includes matters such as premises licensing.

Key facts

  1. Westminster City Council's Licensing Sub-Committee (2) heard a licence application for DILA on March 19, 2026. Source
  2. A decision on the DILA licence was expected within five working days of March 19, 2026. Source
  3. The DILA application sought late-night refreshment and alcohol sales. Source
  4. Environmental Health raised concerns about the DILA licence application. Source
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