This meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee had three applications for new premises licences on the agenda. The applications were for a Caribbean Restaurant in Peckham, an exhibition and events space in Surrey Quays and a bar in East Dulwich.

White Men Can't Jerk

A new restaurant, White Men Can't Jerk, was requesting a licence to sell alcohol on and off the premises, from 11:00 to 22:30 every day. The applicant described their business as follows:

“White Men Can’t Jerk have been creating bold and vibrant dishes inspired by the flavours of the Caribbean since 2013. Building their brand on pop-ups and residencies in other venues, they are seeking a premises licence for a brand-new restaurant concept, to bring their award-winning food to this South London premises on a permanent basis."

The application included details of how the restaurant would promote the four licensing objectives. Twenty six local residents wrote to the council objecting to the application. The residents were concerned that another licensed premises in the area would increase anti-social behaviour, noise and litter. The residents said that they would be particularly affected because many families with young children live in the area.

Corner Corner

Corner Corner requested a licence for a Café/food hall, vertical plant farm, exhibition and multi-purpose events space. The licence would allow the sale of alcohol, the provision of late night refreshment, and the provision of regulated entertainment from 6:00 to 01:00 or later on Fridays and Saturdays. Six local residents wrote to the council objecting to the application. The residents were concerned about the potential for noise and disturbance from the premises, the effect of the late hours on nearby residents and the possible effect on wildlife near the Canada Water Dock.

Kix Bar & Kitchen

Kix Bar and Kitchen Ltd was requesting a new premises licence for a bar and restaurant at 57 Lordship Lane. The company originally asked for permission to sell alcohol from 11:00 to 01:00 or later on Friday and Saturday. They also asked for permission to play recorded music during the same hours. One local resident wrote to the council objecting to the application on the grounds that the noise from the venue would disrupt their family. The applicant amended the requested hours, agreeing to stop selling alcohol at 23:00 from Sunday to Thursday and at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. They also agreed to close the premises at 23:30 from Sunday to Thursday and at 00:30 on Fridays and Saturdays.