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Counter Notice
(Temporary Event Notice for 23rd November 2025)
 
Hatch Homerton, Unit G2, 8 Mackintosh Lane, London E9
6AB
 
The decision of 8th
October 2025
 
The Licensing Sub-Committee, in considering
this decision from the information presented to it within the
report and at the hearing, has determined that having regard to the
promotion of the licensing objectives:
 
· 
The prevention of crime and disorder;
· 
Public safety;
· 
Prevention of public nuisance; and
· 
The protection of children from harm
 
And in particular upon consideration of the
objection notices given by the Metropolitan Police (“the
Police”) and the Environmental Protection is satisfied that
the proposed event would undermine the licensing objectives.
Therefore, the Sub-Committee has served a counter notice.
 
Reasons for the
decision
 
The Licensing Sub-Committee took into
consideration the objection received from the Metropolitan Police
(“the Police”) and Environmental Protection to the
Temporary Event Notice for the period on 23/11/2025 from 00:00
finishing on 23/11/2025 at 02:00.
 
The Sub-Committee took into consideration
representations from the Police that the track record of the
premises over the last 3 years resulted in 41 noise complaints, and
they would maintain their objection to this temporary event due to
ongoing noise nuisance at the premises. The Sub-Committee noted
that the Premises User will not be staying at the premises and so
cannot give assurances about how the premises will operate at
future events. The Sub-Committee heard from the Police that the
building is not suitable for regulated entertainment and would not
protect the area from public nuisance.
 
The Sub-Committee took into account the
representations from the Environmental Protection that there were
persistent noise issues and customers congregating outside the
premises despite warnings. This led to the issue of a Noise
Abatement Notice following two witnessed incidents of statutory
noise nuisance on 21 June 2025.
 
The Sub-Committee heard that Environmental
Protection maintained their objection to this temporary event
notice because of their concern that late-night events would cause
further distress to local residents, especially given the history
of 41 noise complaints, and the statutory noise nuisance that was
witnessed at the premises on two consecutive days. In addition,
there was poor sound installation. 
 
 
The Sub-Committee took into consideration the
Premises Users representations that the event would be one of their
last four temporary events as they are leaving the business. They
explained that after COVID-19, the premises pivoted to hosting
weekend events to remain viable, and while acknowledging increased
complaints, they emphasised that their noise and dispersal policies
are applied to the best of their ability. The Premises User made
representations that his manager may take over the business in
December, and they would have a vested interest in upholding
licensing responsibilities at the premises.
 
The Sub-Committee heard the Premises
User’s suggested measures to prevent noise nuisance by
reducing the decibel limit on their sound limiter and continuing to
enforce existing policies, such as having door staff, and
encouraging direct dispersal to public transport away from
residential areas. The Premises User also made representations
about improvements to their security protocols and ensuring
interior doors remain closed to mitigate noise issues.
 
The Sub-Committee took into account the Police
and the Environmental Protection concerns about the track record of
the premises that would undermine the licensing objectives and
would have an impact on the area if this event was permitted.
 
The Sub-Committee felt that considerably more
work is needed to satisfy them that noise from the premises would
remain within acceptable levels. The Sub-Committee noted that the
Premises User’s proposed solutions were not substantial
enough and that the location of the premises was in a growing
residential area which made it unsuitable for late-night
events.
 
The Sub-Committee took into account that there
were 41 previous noise complaints over a 3
year period which is significant. The Sub-Committee felt
that holding events until 02:00 was too late for these
premises.
 
The Sub-Committee took into consideration the
measures outlined by the Premises User were insufficient and the
track record of the premises was poor. 
The Sub-Committee felt there were no adequate measures in place to
protect residents from noise nuisance.
 
The Sub-Committee felt there were no
reassurances from the Premises User that the noise problems would
not reoccur.
 
The Sub-Committee felt the Police and the
Environmental Protection evidence were very strong on why this
temporary event should not take place. The Sub-Committee therefore
considered that allowing this event to take place in accordance
with the Temporary Event Notice would undermine the licensing
objectives. The Sub-Committee decided that it was necessary and
proportionate to serve a counter notice.