council's statement of licensing policy
Councils are currently addressing applications for new premises licences and temporary event notices, particularly concerning public safety and nuisance.
Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee recently refused a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for alcohol sales during Notting Hill Carnival in August 2026, following objections from the Metropolitan Police and the Council's Noise and Nuisance Team over public safety and potential crime. This decision aligns with the council's statement of licensing policy, which guides decisions on premises licence applications.
Meanwhile, Redbridge's Licensing Sub-Committee considered new premises licence applications for late-night refreshment in September 2026 and is scheduled to consider another for Lodos Food Hall in October 2026. Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee is also scheduled to consider a new premises licence for a restaurant with a bar and external terrace in October 2026, focusing on potential public impacts. Waltham Forest's Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee has a meeting scheduled for October 2026.
In March 2026, Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted a licence extension for Sonnys, a venue at 4 Bishops Hall, despite significant noise concerns raised by local residents. The council's statement of licensing policy, a document outlining its approach to licensing decisions, aims to balance a sustainable licensed sector with community safety and well-being.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee refused a bid to sell alcohol from 5-7 Oxford Gardens during Notting Hill Carnival in August 2026. Source
- Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted a licence extension for Sonnys in March 2026 despite noise concerns. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee considered an objection to a TEN for a Jamaican food exhibition in August 2025. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea reviewed a TEN for alcohol sales at 289 Westbourne Park Road in August 2025. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council was reviewing 49 temporary event notices for the 2025 Notting Hill Carnival in August 2025. 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 1 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.