The Licensing Sub-Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council met on Wednesday 26 August 2026 to consider an objection to a Temporary Event Notice (TEN). The committee decided to issue a counter notice, refusing permission for the requested licensable activities.

Temporary Event Notice for 119 Ladbroke Grove, London W11 1PG

The committee considered a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) submitted by Mr. Miles Chambers for the forecourt of 119, Ladbroke Grove, London W11 1PG. The TEN sought permission to sell alcohol off the premises on Sunday, 30 August and Monday, 31 August 2026, between 12:00 and 19:00 each day, with a maximum of seven people permitted on site at any one time.

The Metropolitan Police, represented by PC Kaldinas, objected to the TEN on the grounds of preventing crime and disorder and public safety. PC Kaldinas highlighted concerns about potential overcrowding and congestion on Ladbroke Grove, a busy area during Notting Hill Carnival. The police noted that the proposed location for alcohol sales, at the junction of Ladbroke Grove and Cornwall Crescent, could create a pinch point and impede pedestrian flow, particularly during the carnival parade. While acknowledging Mr. Chambers' event management plan, the police felt it did not sufficiently address these public safety concerns.

Mr. Chambers had submitted a supporting statement detailing measures to manage the event, including directing alcohol sales to the Cornwall Crescent side of the premises to avoid the main pedestrian flow and encouraging customers to queue on that side. He also outlined responsible alcohol retailing practices, such as a Challenge 25 policy and refusal of sales to intoxicated persons.

After considering the submissions, the Licensing Sub-Committee, chaired by Councillor Greg Hammond, decided to issue a counter notice under Section 105 of the Licensing Act 2003. This means the permission for the licensable activities requested in the TEN was not approved. The committee concluded that granting the TEN would undermine the licensing objectives of preventing crime and disorder and ensuring public safety. The decision was communicated to the attendees, and a full written decision with reasons will follow.