licensing objectives
Councils are currently balancing applications for extended operating hours with concerns about public nuisance and crime and disorder.
Councils are making decisions on premises licences, considering licensing objectives like preventing public nuisance and crime and disorder. In October 2026, Haringey Council revoked Cleopatra Restaurant's licence due to repeated breaches, while Waltham Forest approved a late-night extension for Tops Pizza despite resident objections. Lewisham Council granted a licence for The Railway Tavern but refused to appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor, meaning it cannot trade until one is appointed.
Many applications for extended hours, such as Morley's Brick Lane bid in Tower Hamlets in October 2026, face opposition from residents and environmental protection teams over noise and nuisance. Councils also continue to revoke licences for serious breaches, as Hounslow Council did for Kinsley Super Store in September 2026 due to illicit goods, or impose conditions, as Lewisham Council did for House of Flavours in July 2026.
Concerns about public safety and crime and disorder also lead to refusals, particularly for Temporary Event Notices during busy periods like Notting Hill Carnival, as seen in Kensington and Chelsea in August 2026. Several licensing sub-committee meetings are scheduled in October 2026, including in Bromley, Richmond upon Thames, Ealing, and Brent, where this topic will be on the agenda.
Key facts
- Haringey Council's Licensing Sub Committee revoked the premises licence for Cleopatra Restaurant and Lounge in October 2026. Source
- Waltham Forest's Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee approved a late-night refreshment extension for Tops Pizza in October 2026. Source
- Lewisham Council granted a premises licence for The Railway Tavern in October 2026 but refused to appoint a Designated Premises Supervisor. Source
- Morley's fast-food outlet in Tower Hamlets sought to extend its late-night refreshment hours until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays. Source
- Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel restricted alcohol sales for Tesco Express on Whitton Road to 09:00-22:00 Monday-Saturday and 10:00-22:00 on Sundays in September 2026. 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 15 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.