The Licensing Sub-Committee B of Royal Borough of Greenwich Council met on Tuesday 11 August 2026 to consider a premises licence application for Secret Cinema. The committee granted the application, subject to the conditions offered by the applicant.

Secret Cinema Premises Licence Application

The Licensing Sub-Committee (LSC) considered an application for a Premises Licence for Secret Cinema, located on Land to the East of East Parkside, West of Olympian Way and South of Edmund Halley Way (Plot 20.02), London SE10 0NL. The application sought permission for a range of licensable activities, including the performance of plays, exhibition of films, live and recorded music, performance of dance, and the sale and supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises, as well as provision of late-night refreshment.

The LSC had regard to the Licensing Act 2003, Section 182 Guidance, the Royal Borough of Greenwich Statement of Licensing Policy, and the Human Rights Act 1998. The committee considered written representations from two local residents who raised concerns under all four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm.

There were no objections from the police. The LSC gave due weight to the residents' written representations, although the objectors did not attend the hearing. The committee considered that the applicant had demonstrated that the proposal would not add to the cumulative impact within the Cumulative Impact Zone where the premises are situated.

Ultimately, the LSC resolved to grant the application in full, subject to the incorporation of 49 conditions offered by the applicant into the Premises Licence. These conditions were considered to meet the licensing objectives, including the prevention of crime and disorder and public safety. The decision notice states that there is a right of appeal to the Magistrates' Court within 21 days of notification of the decision.