Licensing Officer for the Metropolitan Police
The Metropolitan Police's Licensing Officer is currently objecting to premises licence applications for venues on Old Kent Road in Southwark.
In August 2025, the Metropolitan Police objected to premises licence applications for The Grand Lounge and Grand Empire at 777 Old Kent Road, citing concerns over potential noise and anti-social behaviour. Southwark Council's Licensing Sub-Committee convened to consider these applications, which also faced objections from the council's environmental protection team.
The applications, submitted by Grand Empire Group Limited and George Welfare Projects CIC, include a request for The Grand Lounge to operate until 03:00 on Friday and Saturday nights. The sub-committee is currently reviewing these proposals, with no further meetings on this topic currently scheduled.
Key facts
- The Metropolitan Police objected to premises licence applications for venues at 777 Old Kent Road in August 2025. Source 1 Source 2
- Southwark Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered these applications in August 2025. Source
- The applications are for The Grand Lounge and Grand Empire. Source
- Grand Empire Group Limited and George Welfare Projects CIC submitted the applications. Source
- The Grand Lounge application requests opening hours until 03:00 on Friday and Saturday nights. Source
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