The Licensing Sub-Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council met on Thursday 20 August 2026 to consider an objection to a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for 377 Ladbroke Grove. The committee decided to refuse the TEN, issuing a counter notice to Mr Domenico Boggia, the premises user.

Objection to Temporary Event Notice at 377 Ladbroke Grove

The committee considered an objection to a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) submitted by Mr Domenico Boggia for his barbershop at 377 Ladbroke Grove, London, W10 5AA. The TEN sought permission for the retail sale of alcohol on the premises on Sunday 30 August and Monday 31 August 2026, from midday until 7pm, with a maximum of 10 people permitted inside at any one time.

Objections were raised by the Metropolitan Police and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's Noise and Nuisance Team. Both objected on the grounds of undermining the licensing objectives of the prevention of crime and disorder and public safety.

PC Jinelle Caldinez, representing the Metropolitan Police, stated that the proposed sale of alcohol from a shop on the main parade route of Notting Hill Carnival, which attracts large crowds, would undermine public safety. She argued that people waiting to make purchases would congregate, increasing crowd density and creating potential bottlenecks, which would reduce space for safe pedestrian movement and emergency vehicle access. Ladbroke Grove was identified as a critical pressure point during the carnival, and any activity attracting gatherings could exacerbate congestion and increase the risk of safety incidents. PC Caldinez noted that Mr Boggia had not sufficiently demonstrated how the TEN would be managed to uphold the licensing objectives.

Philip Richardson, from the Environmental Health Noise and Nuisance Team, echoed these concerns, highlighting the extreme congestion in the area and the proximity to sound systems. He stated that the TEN was likely to exacerbate existing congestion from queuing customers, drawing and holding people at the site. Mr Richardson also pointed out that no risk assessment or event management plan had been provided detailing how Mr Boggia intended to mitigate these risks.

Mr Domenico Boggia, the premises user, explained that the event was intended to be an internal affair within his barbershop, with a strict limit of 10 people. He stated that they would not be selling alcohol outside and that customers would need to purchase a ticket to enter. He also mentioned that the premises had two floors, which would help manage numbers. Mr Boggia added that they intended to offer a safe space for people who might feel vulnerable during the carnival, providing water and first aid. He acknowledged the busy nature of the carnival but stressed that the barbershop's activities would be contained within the premises and would not contribute to external congestion.

During the hearing, Councillor Hina Ballara asked Mr Boggia to clarify how tickets would be sold and if there would be security to manage numbers. Mr Boggia explained he was considering using an app for QR codes and would have himself and two friends managing the door and counting people in, with a maximum of 10 people inside.

The committee, after considering the objections and submissions, decided to refuse the Temporary Event Notice and issue a counter notice. This decision was based on the concerns raised by the police and environmental health regarding the potential impact on public safety and the prevention of crime and disorder, particularly given the location on Ladbroke Grove during the Notting Hill Carnival. The committee found that the applicant had not sufficiently demonstrated how the risks associated with the event would be managed to uphold the licensing objectives.