The Licensing Sub-Committee of Hillingdon Council met on Thursday 11 June 2026 to consider an application for a new premises licence. The primary focus of the meeting was an application for a one-day music and cultural event named Susegad Beatz 2026 proposed to be held at Harlington School grounds.

Application for Premises Licence: Susegad Beatz 2026

The Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Susegad Beatz 2026, to be held at Harlington School grounds, Pinkwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 1PB. The application, submitted by Goan Musical Events (UK) Limited, sought permission for a one-day event on 26 July 2026, anticipating up to 4,999 attendees.

The proposed licensable activities included:

• Sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises from 12:00 to 21:00.
• Live music outdoors from 12:00 to 21:30.
• Recorded music outdoors from 12:00 to 21:30.
• Performances of dance outdoors from 12:00 to 21:30.

The premises were described as a playground area of Harlington School, with no permanent structures to be erected. Alcohol was to be served from a temporary marquee. The application detailed plans for amplified live music and associated cultural performances on a temporary outdoor stage, with DJ sets for recorded music and traditional Goan cultural dance performances.

The application had attracted representations from several responsible authorities, including the Environmental Protection team, Food Health and Safety team, the Metropolitan Police, and the Licensing Authority. Additionally, Goals Heathrow, a business adjacent to the proposed site, had also submitted representations. These representations raised concerns primarily related to the prevention of public nuisance, public safety, prevention of crime and disorder, and the protection of children from harm.

Key concerns highlighted in the representations included:

• Noise Nuisance: The Environmental Protection team expressed significant concerns about potential widespread public nuisance from noise due to the outdoor nature, scale, and duration of the event. They noted that the control measures outlined in the application were very limited in both detail and scope and that a comprehensive Noise Management Plan was expected for an event of this magnitude.
• Public Safety: The Food Health and Safety team and the Licensing Authority raised concerns about the lack of detail regarding temporary structures, power requirements, toilet provisions, handwashing facilities, gas and electrical safety for food vendors, potable water supply, wastewater management, refuse receptacles, and first aid provision. Specific concerns were raised about the safety of temporary infrastructure and the adequacy of ingress/egress routes, particularly in relation to the adjacent Goals Heathrow site.
• Crime and Disorder: The Metropolitan Police and Licensing Authority raised concerns about insufficient detail regarding the number of SIA staff and their ratios, management of alcohol-related disorder, drug measures, and queue/entry management.
• Protection of Children from Harm: The Licensing Authority noted concerns about safeguarding against underage drinking and the prevention of proxy sales, given the sale of alcohol until 21:00. While the application mentioned a safeguarding lead and procedures, a lack of detailed measures made it difficult to assess risk mitigation.
• Lease Restrictions: Goals Heathrow formally objected based on their lease agreement, which they stated expressly restricted vehicle ingress and service access across areas impacting their premises, and limited use to sporting purposes. They had not been consulted regarding the proposed event plans.

The report pack included an Event Management Plan (EMP) submitted by the applicant, which detailed steps to promote the licensing objectives. This EMP was updated in response to initial objections, with further details provided on noise management, temporary structures, power, sanitation, trader compliance, water supply, waste management, and counter-terrorism measures. An addendum sheet noted that this EMP was version 2.6 and included further updates and supplier details.

The Sub-Committee was asked to consider the application for the grant of a new premises licence, with a recommendation that they consider the application.

Addendum Sheet

An addendum sheet (Agenda Item 6) provided updates to the Event Management Plan (Appendix 10), which had been revised to version 2.6. These updates were made in response to objections raised and included:

• Replacement of Manny Plant Hire with specialist suppliers for generators (CW Plant Hire / Charles Wilson Engineers Ltd), traffic marshals (Daniel Owen Ltd), barriers (HSS Hire), wastewater (Waste Water Solutions Ltd), and drinking water (The Drinking Water Club Ltd).
• Increased toilet provisions to a minimum of 30 facilities.
• Updates to the medical provision, confirming it would be completed by Frontline Medical Response Ltd.
• Updates to the fire safety section and noise management section.
• Updated food trader compliance controls.
• Updates to the traffic management, water, and waste sections regarding suppliers.
• Expanded counter-terrorism section including a lockdown plan and reference to the ProtectUK/NaCTSO Guide Shelter Report framework.

The addendum indicated that the revised Fire Risk Assessment would be supplied separately.