The Licensing Sub-Committee A of Hackney Council met on Monday 08 June 2026 to review the premises licence for the Mondrian Shoreditch London Hotel, specifically its private club and rooftop area at 45 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3PT. The committee decided to modify the premises licence to address concerns about public nuisance and the protection of children from harm, implementing new conditions to control noise from the rooftop.

Mondrian Shoreditch London Hotel - Premises Licence Review

The Licensing Sub-Committee reviewed the premises licence for the Mondrian Shoreditch London Hotel, located at 45 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3PT, following an application for review by the Shoreditch Community Association. The review was primarily concerned with the licensing objectives of preventing public nuisance and protecting children from harm, stemming from noise complaints related to the rooftop area.

The committee decided to modify the existing premises licence. Key changes include:

• Amending Condition 35: This condition now states that The principle that all regulated entertainment on the roof should be contained within the rooftop glass structure at all times, consistent with the recommendations of the expert report and including sound-limiting devices . Crucially, Section 177A of the Licensing Act 2003, which can exempt certain entertainment, will not apply to this condition.
• Amending Conditions 30 and 32: These conditions now stipulate that the terminal hour for live or recorded music on the roof terrace will be 00:00 if provided entirely within the glass rooftop structure with all doors and windows closed. In all other circumstances, the terminal hour will be 22:00. Furthermore, all sound-generating equipment on the roof must be subject to noise limiter control at all times. These limiting devices must be professionally calibrated, kept in a locked, tamper-proof box, and set at a level that does not cause nuisance to nearby residential premises. Calibration certificates must be provided to the Licensing Service.
• Amending Condition 36: The Premises Licence holder must maintain a dedicated contact telephone number and email address, available at all times to local residents, responsible authorities, and any person wishing to make a complaint. These contact details must be displayed on the premises' website and at the premises itself.
• Amending Condition 37: The Premises Licence holder must hold and publicise two liaison meetings per year (at least every six months) with local residents to address any concerns or complaints about the premises.
• Disapplication of Deregulation Provisions: The deregulation provisions of the Live Music Act 2012 and the Licensing Act 2003 (descriptions of entertainment) (Amendment) Order 2013 have been disapplied.
• Renewed Effect to Live Music and Recorded Music: Under sections 177A(4) and 52(b) of the Licensing Act 2003, the suspension of relevant conditions on the premises licence has been lifted, giving renewed effect to live music and recorded music as regulated entertainment between 08:00 and 23:00.

The committee's decision was based on representations from the Shoreditch Community Association and local residents, who highlighted ongoing noise problems from the rooftop, particularly during beach club style events. Concerns were raised that the current Premises Licence Holder was not adequately addressing the impact on local residents. The applicant argued that the Agent of Change principle applied, as the residential community existed before the current operator.

The Premises Licence Holder and their legal representatives acknowledged the concerns and proposed modifications to the licence conditions, including the implementation of a sound limiter and restrictions on rooftop activities. Expert evidence from David Nevitt of Nevitt Acoustic Consultants was considered, which identified potential routes for noise breakout and recommended controls.

The committee found that while there were no representations from responsible authorities, the concerns raised by the applicant and local residents regarding public nuisance were significant. The modified conditions were considered a practical and reasonable solution to address the noise nuisance experienced by residents, placing the onus on the Premises Licence Holder to be proactive in engaging with the community and preventing further issues. The decision aims to balance the operation of the premises with the right of residents to peaceful enjoyment of their homes.