Principal Environmental Protection Officer
Southwark Council's environmental protection team is involved in licensing decisions, raising objections to venue applications.
In August 2025, Southwark Council's environmental protection team raised objections to premises licence applications for two venues at 777 Old Kent Road. The team, alongside the Metropolitan Police, cited concerns over potential noise and anti-social behaviour. These applications, from Grand Empire Group Limited and George Welfare Projects CIC, were for The Grand Lounge and Grand Empire, and were considered by the council's Licensing Sub-Committee.
The environmental protection team's objections in August 2025 included a request by Grand Empire Group Limited for The Grand Lounge to open until 03:00 on Friday and Saturday nights. The team's concerns were presented to Southwark Council's Licensing Sub-Committee, which was considering the applications for the proposed bar and restaurant.
Key facts
- Southwark Council's environmental protection team objected to licence applications for venues at 777 Old Kent Road in August 2025. Source 1 Source 2
- The objections concerned potential noise and anti-social behaviour. Source
- Applications were submitted by Grand Empire Group Limited and George Welfare Projects CIC. Source
- One application sought opening hours until 03:00 on Friday and Saturday nights. Source
- The Licensing Sub-Committee considered the applications in August 2025. Source 1 Source 2
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