Uber Eats
Kensington and Chelsea Council is considering an application to extend late-night refreshment hours for Smoke and Pepper, raising concerns about public nuisance.
In August 2026, Kensington and Chelsea Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered an application from Smoke and Pepper, an establishment that uses food delivery platforms like Uber Eats, to extend its operating hours and late-night refreshment until 3 am daily. The application also sought to remove conditions restricting late-night refreshment to takeaways for delivery drivers and prohibiting supply to the public after 11 pm.
Residents and councillors raised concerns about potential increases in noise, litter, anti-social behaviour, and crime if the licence variation is approved. The application, heard by the Licensing Sub-Committee, sought to vary the premises licence for 166 Earl's Court Road, with a decision expected within five working days of August 8, 2026.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee considered Smoke and Pepper's licence application in August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- Smoke and Pepper applied to extend its operating hours and late-night refreshment until 3 am daily. Source 1 Source 2
- The application sought to remove conditions restricting late-night refreshment to delivery drivers only. Source
- Residents and councillors raised concerns about potential increases in noise and anti-social behaviour. Source 1 Source 2
- A decision on the application was expected within five working days of August 8, 2026. Source
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