Restaurants Policy RNT1
Westminster City Council's Licensing Sub-Committees are addressing objections to new restaurant licence applications concerning public nuisance and late-night refreshment.
Westminster City Council's Licensing Sub-Committees have considered objections to new restaurant licence applications, a process guided by Restaurants Policy RNT1. In October 2025, the Licensing Sub-Committee faced pushback regarding applications for 1 and 2 Floral Court, intended as restaurants, due to concerns about public nuisance and public safety. These premises are located within the West End Cumulative Impact Area, which has specific licensing policies.
Earlier, in August 2025, a Westminster Council sub-committee was set to decide on a late-night licence application for a Taco Bell on Baker Street. This application, for a fast food restaurant seeking late-night refreshment services, drew objections from local residents, the Metropolitan Police, and the Environmental Health Service, according to a story from August 2025. The area around the proposed Taco Bell has over 1,000 residential dwellings.
No upcoming meetings or decisions related to Restaurants Policy RNT1 are mentioned in the provided material. The policy itself is a Westminster City Council licensing policy addressing restaurant-specific requirements within the City of Westminster's Statement of Licensing Policy.
Key facts
- Westminster Council's Licensing Sub-Committee faced objections to new premises licence applications for 1 and 2 Floral Court in October 2025. Source
- The Floral Court applications sought permission for alcohol and late-night refreshment for establishments intended as restaurants. Source
- A Westminster Council sub-committee was to decide on a late-night licence application for a Taco Bell on Baker Street in August 2025. Source
- Objections to the Taco Bell application came from local residents, the Metropolitan Police, and the Environmental Health Service. 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.