The Licensing Sub-Committee of The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council met on Tuesday 7 July 2026 to consider an objection to a Temporary Event Notice. The meeting's agenda focused solely on this single item.

Objection to Temporary Event Notice at 2 Pembridge Road, W11 3HL

The committee was to consider an objection lodged by the Metropolitan Police against a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) submitted by Mr Amod Wadhi. The notice proposed the sale of alcohol off the premises at Basement and Ground Floor, 2 Pembridge Road, London, W11 3HL, during Notting Hill Carnival 2026, specifically on Sunday 30 August, between midday and 6pm. The maximum number of people permitted at any one time was stated as 10.

The Metropolitan Police, represented by PC Jinelle Caldinez, objected on the grounds of undermining the licensing objectives for the prevention of crime and disorder and public safety. The police submission highlighted concerns that the sale of alcohol during the Notting Hill Carnival could lead to increased crime, disorder, and public safety issues. They noted the premises' proximity to the egress route for Notting Hill Gate Underground Station, anticipating significant pedestrian movement. The police argued that alcohol sales could result in queues, increased crowd density, and congestion, potentially impeding the movement of people and emergency services.

Further concerns raised by the police included the lack of a site plan, risk assessment, or event management plan from the applicant, Mr Wadhi. They stated that the application did not detail how crowd and queue management, staffing, or security measures would be handled. The police also pointed out that this was the second TEN application from Mr Wadhi for the same premises, following a counter-notice issued the previous year, and that selling alcohol was not the usual business conducted from the premises. The objection also noted that proposed off-sales might require a street trading licence, and unauthorised street trading could undermine the prevention of crime and disorder objective. The police requested that a counter-notice be served, effectively refusing the TEN.

The report pack also included extracts from the Council's Statement of Licensing Policy, which advises applicants to demonstrate how their proposed activities would support the licensing objectives and not adversely impact emergency services. It also outlines the expectation for applicants to provide details on crowd control, stewarding, security arrangements, and draft risk assessments and management plans. The police noted that Mr Wadhi had not provided these.

The committee was to consider these objections and decide whether to issue a counter notice, allow the notice to have effect, or impose conditions if the premises already held a licence. The report pack indicated that the premises user had complied with the procedural requirements for submitting the TEN.