The Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider applications for Temporary Event Notices (TENs) from three establishments in Ilford: BIMS, Chaat N Grill, and Haweli Restaurant. Objections were raised by the Community Protection Team regarding potential impacts on licensing objectives.

Application for Temporary Event Notices at BIMS

The committee was scheduled to discuss two Temporary Event Notices (TENs) submitted for BIMS, located at 376 Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2LZ. Both applications were for the provision of late-night refreshment, extending permitted hours for the sale of hot food and drinks (no alcohol) over the Ramadan period. The first TEN proposed operating from Wednesday, 4 March to Monday, 9 March 2026, between 00:01 and 05:00 hours. The second TEN covered Wednesday, 11 March to Monday, 16 March 2026, during the same hours.

An objection notice was received from the London Borough of Redbridge Community Protection Team, citing concerns that the proposed extended hours could undermine all four licensing objectives: prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, and protection of children from harm. Key concerns included increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Ilford Lane during late hours, a history of noise and anti-social behaviour complaints in the area, potential parking issues leading to disturbances for residents, and the premises' location within a Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ) where standard restaurant hours are earlier. The report noted that BIMS holds a premises licence (number 078925) and that existing licence conditions could potentially be applied to the TENs. The committee was to decide whether to allow the events, allow them with existing licence conditions imposed, or issue a counter notice.

Application for Temporary Event Notices at Chaat N Grill

The committee was also scheduled to consider two TENs for Chaat N Grill, located at 102 Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2LD. These applications were for the provision of late-night refreshment, described as Sehar to public (early morning food during month of Ramadan) . The first TEN proposed operating from Tuesday, 3 March to Sunday, 8 March 2026, between 23:00 and 05:00 hours. The second TEN covered Tuesday, 10 March to Sunday, 15 March 2026, during the same hours.

An objection was lodged by the Community Protection Task Force, raising concerns that the events could undermine all four licensing objectives. Similar to the BIMS application, the objections highlighted issues related to increased late-night activity on Ilford Lane, potential noise and anti-social behaviour, the premises' location in a residential area with parking challenges, and the risk of disturbances to local residents. The report noted that the applicant, Irshad Ahmed, does not hold a personal licence. The committee was to decide whether to allow the events or issue a counter notice.

Application for a Temporary Event Notice at Haweli Restaurant

The final item on the agenda was an application for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for Haweli Restaurant, located at 300-302 Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2LR. The application was for the provision of late-night refreshment, described as Ramadan application to serve refreshments for Sehri, the event to eat before sunrise. The proposed event dates were Friday, 13 March to Friday, 20 March 2026, from 01:01 to 05:00 hours.

An objection was received from the Community Protection Team, expressing concerns that the event could undermine the licensing objectives of preventing public nuisance and ensuring public safety. The objections echoed concerns raised for the other applications, including increased late-night activity on Ilford Lane, potential noise and anti-social behaviour, parking issues, and disturbances to residents. The report noted that Haweli Restaurant holds a premises licence (number 063693), and the committee could consider imposing some or all of the existing licence conditions on the TEN. The committee was to decide whether to allow the event, allow it with existing licence conditions, or issue a counter notice.