The Licensing Sub-Committee A of Hackney Council met on Monday 8 June 2026 to consider a review of the premises licence for the Mondrian Shoreditch London Hotel's private club and rooftop at 45 Curtain Road, EC2A 3PT. The committee considered representations regarding public nuisance concerns stemming from amplified music, DJs, and live music from the rooftop. The Shoreditch Community Association (SCA) requested the disapplication of the Live Music Act 2012 deregulation provisions for the rooftop and the imposition of a new condition prohibiting all Rooftop Entertainment . A resident and sound supervisor also provided representations detailing noise nuisance and technical expertise.

Review of Premises Licence for Mondrian Shoreditch London Hotel, 45 Curtain Road

The committee considered an application for a review of the premises licence for the Mondrian Shoreditch London Hotel's private club and rooftop, located at 45 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3PT. The review was initiated by the Shoreditch Community Association (SCA) on the grounds of the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm.

The SCA argued that amplified music, DJs, and live music from the rooftop have been causing a persistent nuisance to local residents. They highlighted that existing licence conditions have been ineffective and requested the disapplication of the Live Music Act 2012 deregulation provisions for the rooftop area, proposing a new condition prohibiting all Rooftop Entertainment on the rooftop.

Representations were also heard from Rob Eggleton, a resident and sound supervisor, who detailed his personal experience of noise nuisance and provided technical expertise on acoustic sound propagation. He stressed the need for a robust noise limiter and strict equipment routing.

The premises licence holder acknowledged that issues had arisen and stated that significant agreement had been reached on new conditions, including a sound limiter. They argued against conditions based on inaudibility due to their vagueness and proposed conditions focused on preventing nuisance. They also explained that the rooftop was permitted to operate until midnight under the existing licence and that keeping windows closed at all times was not always feasible.

During the discussion, councillors asked clarifying questions regarding the effectiveness of proposed noise limiters, sound control mechanics, and implementation timelines. An environmental health consultant provided expert findings on controlling amplified music through sound limiters.

Outcome:

The committee discussed the representations and evidence presented. The discussion focused on the imposition of new conditions related to Rooftop Entertainment and the application of Section 177A of the Licensing Act 2003, as well as the determination of whether this exemption should apply to live music on the rooftop. The committee considered the reasoning that the rooftop area presented a heightened risk of noise breakout and the evidence of music causing disturbance to nearby residents. The appropriateness and proportionality of potential conditions were discussed, with less restrictive measures being considered inadequate.

The decision and its formal communication to all parties were to follow within five working days.