The Licensing Panel A of Camden Council met on Thursday 4 June 2026 to consider applications for new premises licences. The panel granted a licence for Popeyes on Tottenham Court Road with amended hours and conditions. The application for No.7 Lounge at 7 Percy Street was withdrawn by the applicant and therefore not considered by the panel.

Popeyes: Unit 6, 6-17 Tottenham Court Road, W1T 1BG

The panel granted a new premises licence for Popeyes, a fast-food restaurant, takeaway, and delivery service. The licence allows for late-night refreshments from 11:00 PM to 2:00 AM daily, with opening hours from 7:00 AM to 2:00 AM. This decision was made after the applicant agreed to several additional conditions, including restrictions on deliveries after 2:00 AM, the employment of SIA-registered door supervisors on Friday and Saturday nights, and enhanced CCTV and incident recording. Environmental Health and the Metropolitan Police, who had initially raised concerns about public nuisance, crime and disorder, and public safety due to the proposed late hours and potential for increased late-night activity, withdrew their representations following these agreements.

Despite these agreements, the Charlotte Street Association and several local residents objected to the application. Their concerns primarily focused on the potential for public nuisance from late-night noise, litter, loitering, and increased traffic from delivery vehicles, particularly in the residential areas surrounding Tottenham Court Road. They argued that the proposed hours were outside Camden's framework hours and would negatively impact the amenity of nearby residents. The panel acknowledged these concerns and added a condition requiring a direct telephone number for the manager to be publicly available to residents. Informatives were also provided to the applicant regarding investigating the external neon signage, inviting residents to visit the venue, and meeting with local residents to discuss any arising issues.

The application for No.7 Lounge at 7 Percy Street was withdrawn by the applicant and therefore not considered by the panel.