The Licensing Sub-Committee of Southwark Council is scheduled to consider an application for the review of a premises licence for Nunhead Express, also known as Nisa, located at 2 Kirkwood Road, London SE15 3XX. The meeting will also address any other urgent open business notified at the start of the meeting.

Review of Premises Licence for Nunhead Express (Nisa)

The primary item scheduled for discussion is an application for the review of the premises licence held by Nunhead Express (also known as Nisa) at 2 Kirkwood Road, London SE15 3XX. This review has been initiated by Trading Standards, acting as a Responsible Authority under the Licensing Act 2003.

The grounds for the review are detailed in the report pack and stem from a series of alleged offences. These include the sale of illicit tobacco and counterfeit products, the discovery of illicit vapes, and the seizure of cannabis and nitrous oxide canisters during inspections on 10 and 14 July 2025. Further concerns raised include a breach of the condition requiring a personal licence holder to be present when alcohol is available for sale, and evidence suggesting credit was offered for goods, potentially including alcohol, which may contravene licence condition 127. A written warning was issued to the premises licence holder, Tuncay Telli, on 3 December 2025, following these incidents.

Representations have been received from the Metropolitan Police Service and the council's licensing team, both supporting the review and recommending the revocation of the premises licence. The police highlight serious illegal activity, extremely poor management, and a complete failure to meet the basic legal obligations expected of a responsible business operator, noting the discovery of illegal drugs on the premises and a large quantity of nitrous oxide canisters. The licensing team also supports the review due to the serious and persistent nature of the above offences.

One representation has been received from another person, which is included in the report pack. The report pack also contains documentation from the premises licence holder, offering explanations for the findings.

The Licensing Act 2003¹ governs the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment, and late-night refreshment, with the aim of promoting four key licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, the promotion of public safety, the prevention of nuisance, and the protection of children from harm. The council's Statement of Licensing Policy 2021-2026² outlines how these objectives are applied in decision-making. The premises is located outside of a cumulative impact area (CIA)³.

The sub-committee will consider the application and any relevant representations to determine what steps, if any, are appropriate to promote the licensing objectives. These steps could include modifying licence conditions, excluding licensable activities, removing the designated premises supervisor, suspending the licence, or revoking the licence.

The report pack includes several appendices: Appendix A contains a copy of the current premises licence, Appendix B is the review application, Appendix C details representations from responsible authorities, Appendix D includes the representation from another person, Appendix E provides documentation from the premises licence holder, and Appendix F is a map of the local area.