Southwark statement of licensing policy
Southwark Council's licensing policy is being applied to address noise concerns for Old Kent Road venues.
Southwark Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered concerns about potential noise and anti-social behaviour linked to two venues on Old Kent Road in August 2025. The committee discussed premises licence applications for The Grand Lounge and Grand Empire, submitted by Grand Empire Group Limited and George Welfare Projects CIC. Objections were raised by the Metropolitan Police and the council's environmental protection team.
The council's statement of licensing policy outlines its approach to licensing applications, aiming to promote four licensing objectives. This policy guides decisions on applications such as those for the Old Kent Road venues, where concerns about existing issues with a similar ground-floor venue were cited.
Key facts
- Southwark Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered licence applications for two Old Kent Road venues in August 2025. Source
- The Metropolitan Police and council's environmental protection team objected to the Old Kent Road licence applications. Source
- Applications for The Grand Lounge and Grand Empire were submitted by Grand Empire Group Limited and George Welfare Projects CIC. Source
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