The Licensing Sub-Committee of Redbridge Council met on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, to consider an application for a new premises licence for Rumbl Grill & Pizza. The meeting's agenda focused primarily on this application, outlining the procedure for licensing hearings and the specific details of the premises licence request.

Application for a New Premises Licence: Rumbl Grill & Pizza

The main item scheduled for discussion was an application for a new premises licence for Rumbl Grill & Pizza, located at 733 High Road, Ilford IG3 8RL. The application, submitted by MFJR Ltd, sought to enable the licensable activity of late-night refreshment.

The proposed operating hours for late-night refreshment were from 23:00 to 03:00 the following day, Monday to Sunday. The premises were described as an A3 licensed small restaurant and takeaway, with a seating capacity of 16 people, serving grilled and fried foods and soft beverages, with no alcohol sales planned.

The report pack indicated that two objections had been lodged against this application by responsible authorities: the Metropolitan Police Licensing Team and the Council's Licensing Enforcement Team. These objections were based on concerns that the proposed hours and activities could negatively impact all four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm.

The Metropolitan Police, represented by PC Dean Birch, lodged an objection citing concerns about the potential for increased alcohol-related crime, public order offences, and littering due to the late hours attracting intoxicated individuals. They noted that the premises are located near residential properties and a public house, McCafferty's, which closes later on weekends. The Police had proposed reduced hours, suggesting late-night refreshment until 00:00 from Sunday to Thursday and until 01:00 on Friday and Saturday, but these were declined by the applicant.

Similarly, Mohammed Serdouk, a Licensing Enforcement Officer, supported the Police's representation. His concerns focused on the impact on residential amenity due to noise from patrons and vehicle movements during sensitive hours, and he described the applicant's operating schedule as underwhelming for the proposed late hours. The Enforcement Team also recommended the reduced hours proposed by the Police.

The report pack outlined the procedure for licensing hearings, detailing the order in which evidence would be considered, including the case for the applicant and any representations from responsible authorities. It also detailed the four licensing objectives that must be promoted by the Council when considering such applications, referencing the Statutory Guidance issued by the Home Office and the Council's own Statement of Licensing Policy¹. The policy notes that late-night refreshment venues often operate outside framework hours and are expected to provide robust operating schedules to address crime and disorder and public nuisance.

The report also included recommendations for the Licensing Sub-Committee, which included options to grant the application, grant it with additional conditions, grant it in part, or reject it entirely.