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Licensing Sub Committee C - Wednesday, 8th July, 2026 7.00 pm
July 8, 2026 at 7:00 pm Licensing Sub Committee C View on council websiteSummary
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The Licensing Sub-Committee C of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday 8 July 2026 to consider a new premises licence application for Bottle Cave Ltd. The committee granted the licence with amendments to the proposed hours and additional conditions to address concerns raised by a local resident.
Bottle Cave Ltd, 20 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QW
The Licensing Sub-Committee C granted a new premises licence to Bottle Cave Ltd for its premises at 20 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QW. The application sought permission to sell alcohol for consumption both on and off the premises.
During the meeting, Mr Kamaran Shahzad, the owner of Bottle Cave Ltd, presented the application, highlighting his experience and commitment to responsible operation. He proposed hours of 11:00 to 21:30 for on-premises sales and 09:00 to 23:00 for off-premises sales, Monday to Sunday.
However, a local resident, Ms Mimi Jayson, who lives in the flat directly above the proposed premises, lodged an objection. Ms Jayson, who is also a co-freeholder of the building, expressed concerns about potential public nuisance and public safety. Her primary concerns included noise transmission into the residential flats, late-night customer activity, the use of a shared rear garden area, and waste management.
The Sub-Committee considered the application, the applicant's proposals, and the objector's representations. In making its decision, the committee took into account the Council's Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-311 and the Home Office Statutory Guidance.
The final decision was to grant the licence with the following amendments and conditions:
- On-premises alcohol sales: Hours reduced to 11:00 to 21:00 on Sundays.
- Off-premises alcohol sales: Hours reduced to 09:00 to 22:00 on Sundays.
- Waste and Recycling: No waste or recyclable materials, including bottles, are to be moved, removed from, or placed in outside areas between 23:00 and 08:00.
- Rear Garden Use: Customers are prohibited from using the rear garden area for drinking, smoking, or standing. The rear exit is to be used by customers only in the event of an emergency.
The Sub-Committee stated that the reduced Sunday hours were deemed appropriate and necessary to prevent potential nuisance to neighbouring residents. The additional conditions were considered necessary, appropriate, and proportionate to promote the licensing objectives. The committee also reminded the parties that the premises licence could be reviewed if concerns arose regarding the licensing objectives.
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The Statement of Licensing Policy sets out the council's approach to regulating licensed premises to promote the four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm. ↩
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Election of Chair
For DeterminationLicensing Sub Committee C decided that Councillor Dunne be appointed as Chair for this hearing of Licensing Sub-Committee C and the remainder of this municipal year on 08/07/2026.
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Declarations of Interest
Recommendations ApprovedLicensing Sub Committee C of Lewisham Council approved recommendations on 08/07/2026. No declarations of interest were made.
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Minutes
Recommendations ApprovedLewisham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee C resolved that the minutes of its meeting on 22nd January 2026 were an accurate record. This decision was made on 08/07/2026.
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Bottle Cave Ltd, 20 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QW
Recommendations ApprovedLicensing Sub Committee C decided to grant the new Premises Licence for Bottlecave Ltd on 08/07/2026. The decision approved the supply of alcohol for on-premises consumption until 21:30 Monday to Saturday and 21:00 on Sundays, and for off-premises consumption until 23:00 Monday to Saturday and 22:00 on Sundays. The committee also imposed conditions prohibiting customer use of the rear garden area and restricting the movement of waste materials outside between 23:00 and 08:00.
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Confirmation of Start Time
Recommendations ApprovedLewisham Council's Licensing Sub Committee C decided on 08/07/2026 to approve recommendations regarding meeting start times. The committee agreed a start time for the municipal year 2026/27, to be reflected in meeting arrangements.
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Apologies for Absence
Recommendations ApprovedLicensing Sub Committee C of Lewisham Council resolved that no apologies for absence were received on 08/07/2026.
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