Islington's Licensing Policy 3
Islington Council's licensing sub-committees are currently considering licence variations for premises within areas affected by Policy 3, which creates a presumption of refusal.
Islington Council's licensing sub-committees are currently considering licence variations for premises within areas affected by Policy 3, which creates a presumption of refusal. In July 2026, the Licensing Sub Committee D considered a premises licence variation for Coin Laundry in Exmouth Market, an area related to Islington's licensing policy 3. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
In the past year, Islington's licensing sub-committees have considered new licences and extensions within areas affected by Policy 3, often alongside resident concerns. For example, in August 2025, Islington Council's Licensing Sub Committee D granted a new licence to Passione Vino in Exmouth Market, despite local residents raising concerns about potential noise nuisances. In July 2025, Islington Licensing Sub Committee C discussed a new licence application for Jiak Malaysian Street Food in the Bunhill Cumulative Impact Area, where residents voiced concerns about noise.
Islington's licensing policy 3 creates a presumption of refusal for new premises licences or variations within the Bunhill and Clerkenwell Cumulative Impact Areas, unless adverse cumulative impact is disproven. This policy is designed to manage the concentration of licensed premises in these areas.
Key facts
- Islington Council's Licensing Sub Committee D granted a new premises licence to Passione Vino at 58 Exmouth Market in August 2025. Source
- Islington Licensing Sub Committee C discussed a new premises licence application for Jiak Malaysian Street Food in the Bunhill Cumulative Impact Area in July 2025. Source
- Smokey Boys sought to extend its operating hours in July 2025, facing opposition from local police and residents. Source
- The Bunhill Cumulative Impact Area has specific licensing policies due to the existing concentration of licensed premises. Source
- Local residents raised concerns about potential noise nuisances regarding Passione Vino's licence application. 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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.