The Licensing Sub-Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 25 August 2026 to consider an objection to a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for the forecourt of Flat A, 152 Ladbroke Grove. The committee was to consider the TEN, which sought permission to sell alcohol on and off the premises on Sunday 30 August and Monday 31 August 2026, between 12 midday and 7pm, with a maximum capacity of 25 people.

Temporary Event Notice for 152 Ladbroke Grove Consideration

The Licensing Sub-Committee was to consider a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) submitted by Mr Taiwo Giwa for the forecourt of Flat A, 152 Ladbroke Grove, London, W10 5NA. The TEN sought permission to sell alcohol on and off the premises on Sunday 30 August and Monday 31 August 2026, between 12 midday and 7pm, with a maximum capacity of 25 people.

The Metropolitan Police and the Council's Environmental Health Team had lodged objections to the TEN. PC Mark Perry, representing the Metropolitan Police, objected on the grounds of preventing crime and disorder and protecting public safety. Concerns were raised that the premises' location on a busy part of the Notting Hill Carnival route and close to a sound system could exacerbate congestion, create pinch points, and increase the risk of overcrowding and crushing, potentially impeding emergency services. It was also noted that the applicant had not participated in the official carnival planning process.

Kieran McKenna from the Environmental Health Department objected on the grounds of public safety, stating that the TEN's location close to the parade route was likely to worsen congestion and negatively affect crowd flow. Mr McKenna also pointed out the absence of a risk assessment or event management plan.

During the hearing, Mr Giwa proposed modifications to his application, including reducing the capacity to 10 people, ceasing sales at 6pm, and ensuring no public seating, music, or DJing. He also stated that sales would only occur within the property boundary, with no external queuing, and that two staff members with SIA badges would manage access and crowd control.

The committee was to consider these proposed modifications alongside the objections raised by the police and environmental health, which highlighted concerns about public safety and the prevention of crime and disorder, particularly in the context of the Notting Hill Carnival environment. The location's proximity to the parade route and a sound system, coupled with the potential for increased congestion and the lack of a comprehensive event management plan, were significant factors to be considered in the decision.