The Licensing Panel of Hounslow Council met on Tuesday 09 June 2026 to consider an application for a premises licence for The Manor Kitchen in Boston Manor Park. The panel granted the licence in part, with restrictions on the sale of alcohol and operating hours, and appointed Councillor Gerry Lieberman as Chair.

The Manor Kitchen, Boston Manor Park

The Licensing Panel considered an application for a premises licence for The Manor Kitchen, located in Boston Manor Park on Boston Manor Road, Brentford. The applicant, Good Apples Ltd, sought permission for live and recorded music, and the supply of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises, with opening hours until 22:00.

During the consultation process, one local resident raised concerns about potential anti-social behaviour and noise nuisance arising from the sale of alcohol and music. The Police and Licensing Enforcement engaged with the applicant and agreed on a set of conditions, including a reduction in alcohol sales hours to 21:30. The applicant agreed to these conditions and a 30-minute drinking-up period.

The applicant, represented by a director, explained that The Manor Kitchen operates as a café within Boston Manor House and that the licence would support events such as weddings. They stated they did not intend to turn the premises into a pub and proposed classical jazz music on Sundays as an example. The applicant also detailed measures to prevent anti-social behaviour, including a Challenge 25 policy, the use of polycarbonate cups for takeaway alcohol, and litter patrols.

The Panel noted the applicant's awareness of the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) relating to alcohol consumption in public spaces. After careful consideration of the representations, the Licensing Act 2003, the Statutory Guidance, and Hounslow Council's Statement of Licensing Policy¹, the Panel resolved to grant the application in part.

The decision included the following:

• Live and Recorded Music: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 to 20:30.
• Supply of Alcohol for Consumption On the Premises: Monday to Sunday, 11:30 to 20:30.
• Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 to 21:00.

Crucially, the Panel refused the application for the supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises. This decision was based on concerns that off-sales would extend alcohol consumption into areas of the park beyond the licence holder's control, potentially undermining the PSPO and exacerbating issues of public nuisance and anti-social behaviour. The Panel concluded that no conditions could adequately mitigate these risks in the open park setting.

Additional conditions were imposed on the licence, including:

• Installation and maintenance of a comprehensive CCTV system recording 24 hours a day, with recordings stored for a minimum of 31 days and available immediately upon request by the Police or an authorised council officer.
• A staff member conversant with the CCTV system to be present at all times when the premises are open.
• An incident log to be kept, recording crimes, ejections, complaints, disorder, drug seizures, CCTV faults, visits by authorities, refused sales, and delivery issues. Management must regularly review this log.
• A Challenge 25 proof of age scheme to be operated, with staff training documented.
• Regular training for staff on the Licensing Act 2003, with records retained.
• Regular litter patrols to be undertaken in the park area.
• Polycarbonate containers to be used for drinks consumed in the outside area.
• Alcohol to be sold only to persons taking substantial table meals, with consumption ancillary to the meal, and supplied by waiter/waitress service only.
• Any music played outside must not cause a nuisance to local residents or park users.

The Panel reminded the applicant that breaches of the licence conditions could lead to a review and potential revocation. Any party aggrieved by the decision has the right to appeal to the Magistrate's Court within 21 days.