The Licensing Panel A of Camden Council met on Thursday 4 June 2026 to consider two applications for new premises licences. The panel granted a licence for Popeyes, a fast-food restaurant, with amended hours and additional conditions, but deferred a decision on No.7 Lounge as the application was withdrawn.

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

The panel considered an application for a new premises licence for Popeyes, a fast-food restaurant, located at Unit 6, 6-17 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 1BG. The application sought permission for late-night refreshments from 11:00 pm to 5:00 am daily, with opening hours from 7:00 am to 2:00 am.

Numerous representations were received from responsible authorities and interested parties, primarily raising concerns about public nuisance, crime and disorder, and public safety due to the proposed late operating hours and the nature of a fast-food takeaway. The Charlotte Street Association, local residents, and the Environmental Health Authority expressed concerns about noise, litter, loitering, and the impact on residential amenity, particularly given the proximity of residential properties and a pocket park. The Metropolitan Police initially raised concerns about late-night activity and potential for disorder but withdrew their representation after agreeing on several conditions with the applicant. Environmental Health also withdrew their representation after the applicant agreed to additional conditions and a reduction in hours.

The applicant, represented by Mark Browning and Laura Evans Roblesk, proposed a range of conditions to mitigate concerns, including CCTV, staff training, a dispersal policy, and management of delivery drivers. They agreed to reduce the terminal hour for late-night refreshments to 2:00 am daily, with delivery operations ceasing at that time. They also agreed to conditions regarding SIA door supervisors on Friday and Saturday nights and other measures to manage noise and litter.

After deliberation, the Panel decided to grant the licence with amended hours and a comprehensive set of conditions. The late-night refreshment hours were set from 11:00 pm to 2:00 am daily, and opening hours from 7:00 am to 2:00 am. The granted licence included conditions agreed with the Police and Environmental Health, along with an additional condition requiring a direct contact number for the manager to be made available to local residents. The Panel also provided informatives for the applicant regarding investigating the external neon signage, extending an invitation to residents to visit the venue, and meeting with local residents to discuss concerns.

No.7 Lounge: 7 Percy Street, London, W1T 1DH

The application for a new premises licence for No.7 Lounge, located at 7 Percy Street, London, W1T 1DH, was withdrawn by the applicant prior to the meeting and was therefore not considered by the Panel.