The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to consider a significant application to vary a premises licence for Ali Curry House. The committee will also discuss the procedure for licensing hearings.

Application to Vary Premises Licence for Ali Curry House

A key item on the agenda is the application to vary the premises licence for Ali Curry House, located at 303 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1NR. The application, submitted by Mr Khurram Shahzad, seeks to extend the hours for late-night refreshment from the current terminal hours to 05:00 the following day, seven days a week. Additionally, the applicant is requesting the premises to be open to the public 24 hours a day. The application also proposes the removal of all existing licence conditions and their replacement with a new set of conditions.

This application has generated significant interest and has led to representations from several Responsible Authorities ¹. The Metropolitan Police Service Licensing Team, the London Borough of Redbridge Licensing Enforcement Team, the London Borough of Redbridge Public Health Team, and the Council's Community Protection Task Force have all submitted representations outlining concerns that the proposed variation could undermine the licensing objectives.

The premises is situated within the Ilford Town Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ), an area where there is a presumption against granting new licences or variations that could add to cumulative impact. The Metropolitan Police and the Licensing Enforcement Team have specifically highlighted concerns about potential increases in public nuisance, crime and disorder, and public safety, particularly given the proposed extended hours and the premises' location in a mixed commercial and residential area. The Licensing Enforcement Team also noted a recent breach of licence conditions by the premises on 6 March 2026, where licensable activities were observed beyond the authorised terminal hour.

The Public Health team has raised concerns regarding the potential negative health consequences of late-night food consumption, particularly in a deprived area with high rates of obesity and chronic diseases. They argue that extending hours could exacerbate these issues, especially for children and young people. The Community Protection Taskforce has also expressed concerns about public nuisance and crime and disorder, citing potential noise disturbances from patrons and delivery drivers, and the impact on local residents.

The Sub-Committee will need to consider these representations alongside the applicant's proposals, which include a new set of conditions designed to promote the licensing objectives. The report pack details the proposed conditions covering the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, and protection of children from harm. The Sub-Committee will also be provided with the Public reports pack 17th-Jun-2026 10.30 Licensing Sub-Committee.pdf and the Agenda frontsheet 17th-Jun-2026 10.30 Licensing Sub-Committee.pdf for their review.

Procedure for Licensing Hearings

The committee is also scheduled to review the Procedure for Licensing Hearings . This item will outline the proposed steps for conducting hearings, including the order of evidence presentation from applicants and responsible authorities, and the process for summing up and decision-making.