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Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Thursday, 9 July 2026 - 10.00 am

July 9, 2026 at 10:00 am Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee View on council website

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The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee met on Thursday 09 July 2026 to consider applications for premises licences. The committee granted a premises licence in part for Mez Lounge, 627-629 Lea Bridge Road, E10 6AJ, with additional conditions. However, the application to vary the premises licence for Endri's, 54-56 Wood Street, E17 3HT, was refused.

Variation of a Premises Licence: Endri's, 54-56 Wood Street, E17 3HT

The Sub-Committee refused the application to vary the premises licence for Endri's, located at 54-56 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London E17 3HT. The decision was made to refuse the application, with the Sub-Committee considering this appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives. Parties have the right to appeal this decision to Thames Magistrates Court within twenty-one days.

Grant of Premises Licence: Mez Lounge, 627-629 Lea Bridge Road, E10 6AJ

The Sub-Committee granted the application for a premises licence for Mez Lounge, located at 627-629 Lea Bridge Road, London E10 6AJ, in part, with additional conditions. The granted licence permits the supply of alcohol from 11:00 to 23:00 on Sundays to Thursdays, and from 11:00 to 00:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Live music, recorded music, late-night refreshment, and performances of dance are permitted on Fridays and Saturdays between 23:00 and 00:00. The premises will be open from 11:00 to 23:30 on Sundays to Thursdays, and from 11:00 to 00:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. Non-standard timings are permitted until 02:00.

Two specific conditions were agreed upon:

  • Noise Limiter: All amplified music systems must be controlled by a noise limiter to prevent nuisance to nearby noise-sensitive premises. This limiter must be installed, set, and sealed to the satisfaction of authorised officers and maintained for the duration of its use.
  • Use of Rear Garden Area: The outside/garden area to the rear of the premises must not be used after 22:00 hours daily.

The Sub-Committee deemed this decision appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives. Parties have the right to appeal this decision to Thames Magistrates Court within twenty-one days.

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Topics

Mez Lounge Endri's Licensing Act 2003

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 09th-Jul-2026 10.00 Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 09th-Jul-2026 10.00 Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

Appendix B.pdf
Appendix F.pdf
Appendix D.pdf
Appendix D.pdf
Appendix A.pdf
PROCEDURE FOR NEW APPLICATIONS VARIATIONS.pdf
Non Cabinet Report - Endris.pdf
Appendix A.pdf
Appendix B.pdf
Appendix C.pdf
Appendix C.pdf
Appendix E.pdf
Non Cabinet Report - Mez Lounge.pdf
Appendix E.pdf
Supplement Additional representation from OP 09th-Jul-2026 10.00 Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee.pdf
Supplement 2 Submission from applicant 09th-Jul-2026 10.00 Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee.pdf
Acoustic Report - Mez Lounge.pdf
Decisions 09th-Jul-2026 10.00 Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee.pdf