The Licensing Sub-Committee of Havering Council met on Wednesday 05 August 2026 to consider an application for a premises licence for King of Wings, located at 57 High Street, Hornchurch. The application was made by Raztina Limited and sought permission to provide late-night refreshment seven days a week between 11:00 and 03:00. After hearing representations from responsible authorities, the subcommittee decided to refuse the application.

Application for a Premises Licence for King of Wings

The subcommittee considered an application for a premises licence for King of Wings, located at 57 High Street, Hornchurch. The applicant, Raztina Limited, sought to operate from 11:00 to 03:00 seven days a week, providing late-night refreshment.

The premises is situated in a mixed commercial and residential area, at the junction of Billet Lane and High Street. It operates primarily as a takeaway chicken restaurant with limited seating. The application was received by Havering's Licensing Authority on 10 June 2026.

Representations from Responsible Authorities:

Three responsible authorities submitted representations against the application:

• Metropolitan Police: PC Ellis Grote, Licensing Officer for the Met Police, objected on the grounds of public safety, prevention of crime and disorder, and prevention of public nuisance. The police raised concerns that the proposed late hours would encourage intoxicated individuals to loiter, leading to noise, unrest, and potential friction between customers. They argued that this would increase the risk of crime and disorder, and that extending hours in a Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ) undermined the licensing objectives.
• Environmental Health (Environmental Protection Team): Mike Richardson, Team Leader for Environmental Health, objected to the proposed hours, stating they were significantly beyond the council's Statement of Licensing Policy, which recommends terminal hours of midnight (Sunday-Thursday) and 01:00 (Friday-Saturday) for takeaway premises. Mr. Richardson highlighted that the premises is located within the Hornchurch CIZ, where there is a presumption against granting new licences that could add to cumulative impact. He noted a lack of sufficient evidence from the applicant to justify the extended hours and expressed concerns about potential noise from customers and extraction systems affecting nearby residents.
• Havering Licensing Authority: Oisin Daly, a Licensing Officer for Havering, also objected. He reiterated concerns about the premises being located within the Hornchurch CIZ and the applicant's failure to demonstrate exceptional circumstances or provide sufficient mitigation for the extended hours. Mr. Daly pointed out that the applicant's claim of no nearby residential properties was inaccurate, as there were flats above the shops. He also noted that the applicant's stated experience in the industry lacked supporting evidence. The Licensing Authority argued that granting the application would exacerbate existing issues related to crime, disorder, public nuisance, and public safety, particularly as children would be permitted on the premises until 03:00 without door staff.

Applicant's Response:

Aminur Razi, the manager of King of Wings, presented the applicant's case. He stated that the franchise, King of Wings, is part of the Tinseltown group, which has extensive experience in operating late-night businesses responsibly. Mr. Razi assured the subcommittee that staff would receive full training on licensing conditions, safety, and dealing with intoxicated customers. He mentioned plans for CCTV with 35 days' retention, signage to encourage customers to leave quietly, and the potential employment of SIA-licensed door supervisors if deemed necessary. He also clarified that the application was for late-night food only and not for the sale of alcohol.

Decision:

Following deliberation, the subcommittee decided to refuse the application for a premises licence. The reasons for the refusal will be detailed in a written decision letter to be sent to the applicant within five working days. Any party with a relevant representation has the right to appeal to the Magistrate's Court within 21 days of receiving the decision.