The Licensing Panel A 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 conditions. The application for No.7 Lounge, a private members' entertainment venue, was withdrawn and therefore not considered.

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

The Licensing Panel granted a new premises licence for Popeyes, a fast-food restaurant located at Unit 6, 6-17 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 1BG. The licence permits late-night refreshments from 11:00 PM to 2:00 AM daily, with the premises open from 7:00 AM to 2:00 AM. Deliveries will be permitted only until 2:00 AM.

The decision followed representations from the Licensing Authority, Environmental Health, the Charlotte Street Association, and several local residents, who raised concerns about public nuisance, crime and disorder, and public safety due to the proposed late hours and the nature of a fast-food takeaway. The Police initially made a representation but withdrew it after agreeing on several conditions with the applicant. Environmental Health also withdrew their representation after the applicant agreed to additional conditions.

Key concerns raised by objectors included the potential for increased noise, litter, loitering, and anti-social behaviour due to late-night operations and delivery services, as well as the impact of bright signage. The applicant, Popeyes, proposed a comprehensive set of conditions to mitigate these concerns, including CCTV, staff training, a dispersal policy, and restrictions on delivery operations.

The Panel acknowledged the concerns raised by residents and the applicant's efforts to address them. They noted the agreement reached with the Police and Environmental Health, including the reduction of late-night refreshment hours from 5:00 AM to 2:00 AM. The Panel granted the licence with a range of conditions, including those agreed with the Police and Environmental Health, and an additional condition requiring a direct telephone number for the manager to be made available to local residents. Informatives were also provided to the applicant regarding external signage, resident visits, and liaison with neighbours.

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

The application for a new premises licence for No.7 Lounge, a private members' entertainment venue, was withdrawn ahead of the meeting and therefore not considered by the Panel.