The Licensing Sub-Committee of Enfield Council met on Wednesday 15 July 2026 to consider an application for a new premises licence for Union Bar & Restaurant. The meeting's agenda focused solely on this application, with no other items scheduled for discussion.

Application for a New Premises Licence at Union Bar & Restaurant

The primary item scheduled for discussion was an application for a new premises licence for Union Bar & Restaurant, located at 56 Aldermans Hill, London, N13 4PP. The report pack detailed the history of the premises, noting that it had previously held a licence (LN/202400475) which was granted on 2 December 2024. This previous licence was later revoked on 11 February 2026 following a review application by Enfield Council's Licensing Authority due to alleged breaches of licence conditions, including permitting smoking in substantially enclosed areas, which contravened the Health Act 2006 and associated regulations. The revocation was not appealed.

The current application was submitted on 11 May 2026 by Ms Elsa Budani, who is also the proposed Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS). The application sought to allow for opening hours from 06:00 to 22:00 daily. The supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises was initially sought from 10:00 to 22:00, but following mediation with Licensing Enforcement, this was amended to 10:00 to 21:30. The supply of alcohol for off-premises consumption was sought from 10:00 to 22:00 daily. The report indicated that the premises had undergone refurbishment, including the removal of a recessed frontage area.

The premises is situated within the Palmers Green Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ) ¹. Representations were received from ten Other Parties (OP1 to OP10), objecting to the application on grounds related to all four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm. These representations highlighted concerns about a documented history of non-compliance at the premises, potential continuity of management from the previous licence holder, and the cumulative impact of licensed premises in the Palmers Green area. Specific concerns included antisocial behaviour, intimidation, congregation of individuals, noise, littering, and parking issues.

Licensing Enforcement had initially proposed conditions in response to the application, which the applicant agreed to, leading to Licensing Enforcement withdrawing their representation. These proposed conditions, detailed in Annex 4 of the report pack, covered various aspects including staff training, CCTV operation, incident logging, controls on external congregation, litter management, and the requirement for the premises to operate as a restaurant with alcohol ancillary to table meals.

The report pack also outlined the relevant legal framework, including the Licensing Act 2003, the Secretary of State's Guidance issued in February 2026, and the London Borough of Enfield's Licensing Policy Statement of January 2025. The report emphasised that the Sub-Committee must consider the application in light of the four licensing objectives and the presumption of refusal within the Palmers Green CIZ, requiring the applicant to demonstrate that the proposal would not add to the existing cumulative impact. The report presented several options for the Sub-Committee's consideration: granting the licence as amended, granting with modified hours, activities, or conditions, excluding licensable activities, or refusing the application.