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Licensing Application Rejected

Lewisham Licensing Sub Committee A rejected the premises licence application for Grand Empire (108-110 Rushy Green) submitted by Empire Lounge Services Limited. The decision was made following a forma…

“The decision is to reject the application. A decision notice which includes the reasons for this decision will be sent out in five working days.”

New premises licence granted with conditions

The committee determined a new premises licence application for Bottle Cave Limited at 20 Sydenham Road and granted it, but with amendments and enforceable conditions intended to protect the licensing…

“The decision is to grant the licence with an amendment to reduce the supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises between 9am to 10pm on Sunday.…”

Grant of Dream Storey licence

The committee decided to grant Dream Storey Coffee's new premises licence. The application was for seated, table-service alcohol sales in a food-led neighbourhood café, with conditions already agreed …

“The decision is to grant the application. A decision notice which will include the reasons for this decision will be sent out in five working days. Th…”

Adjournment refused

The committee refused the licence holder’s request to adjourn the review hearing, deciding that an immediate determination was in the public interest because of the seriousness of the resident and aut…

“The subcommittee has considered the request for an adjournment and has had due regard to the representations made. The subcommittee has decided to ref…”

Reduced-hours grant for newsagent

John's News Agent's application sought 24-hour alcohol sales, but after representations from police, licensing authority and residents, the applicant accepted reduced licensable hours ending at 2am Mo…

“The application was received on 1 May 2026 and processed in accordance with the Licencing Act 2003 and associated regulations. The statutory 28 -day c…”

Sunday trading hours reduced

Although the applicant sought wider licensing hours, the committee narrowed Sunday hours for both off-sales and on-sales to reflect residential concerns. This is a policy decision affecting how the pr…

“The decision is to grant the licence with an amendment to reduce the supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises between 9am to 10pm on Sunday.…”

Grant New Premises Licence - Fresh From Yard Ltd (With Conditions)

Committee decision to grant the new premises licence application for Fresh From Yard Ltd with modified conditions. Operating hours reduced from 8am to 10am-8pm (not 8am as requested) to address early …

“The committee is now considering the application and the decision of the committee is to grant the application with conditions, those conditions being…”

Enhanced Right-to-Work Compliance Conditions Imposed

Committee imposed three new conditions on premises licence to strengthen immigration compliance and prevent future illegal working: (1) Licence holder must carry out relevant right-to-work checks for …

“The licence holder must carry out relevant rights work cheques for all prospective employees prior to the commencement of employment, including indivi…”

Premises Licence Review Hearing - Best Foods Megamart

Licensing Sub Committee D conducted formal virtual hearing on 5 February 2026 to determine premises licence review application for Best Foods Megamart, 445-453 Bromley Road, BR1 4PH, submitted by Home…

“This hearing has been convened to determine an application for the review of a premises licence made pursuant to section 51 of the Licencing Act 2003.…”

£65m budget gap

The administration said it has inherited a £65 million budget gap and warned that without substantial savings over two years the council risks financial collapse and even a section 114 notice. This cr…

“We've inherited a £65 million budget gap and if we do not find substantial savings over the two years, we risk financial collapse. Depleting our servi…”