Grand Empire
Southwark Council's Licensing Sub-Committee previously considered a premises licence application for Grand Empire in December 2025.
Southwark Council's Licensing Sub-Committee B previously considered a premises licence application for Grand Empire, a proposed community hall and space at 777 Old Kent Road, in December 2025. The application by George Welfare Projects CIC sought a licence for the second floor of the building.
In August 2025, the Metropolitan Police and the council's environmental protection team had objected to the application, citing concerns about potential noise and anti-social behaviour, and referencing existing issues with a similar venue on the ground floor. As of September 2026, no further updates or scheduled meetings regarding the Grand Empire application have been reported since its consideration in December 2025.
Key facts
- Southwark Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered premises licence applications for two venues at 777 Old Kent Road on 14 August 2025. Source
- The application for Grand Empire was submitted by George Welfare Projects CIC for a second-floor venue. Source
- The Metropolitan Police and the council's environmental protection team objected to the applications. Source
- Objections cited concerns over potential noise and anti-social behaviour. Source
- Existing issues with a similar venue on the ground floor were cited by objectors. Source
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