The Licensing Sub-Committee of Enfield Council met on Wednesday 12 August 2026 to consider two applications concerning premises licences. The committee was scheduled to review the licence for Illyrian Grill House and consider a variation to the licence for Avenue Club 2.

Review of Premises Licence: Illyrian Grill House, 55-57 Green Lanes, London, N13 4TD

The committee was scheduled to consider a review of the premises licence for Illyrian Grill House. This review was initiated by the Home Office Immigration Enforcement Licensing Compliance Team, citing concerns related to the prevention of crime and disorder. The application alleged failures in right-to-work checks and the employment of individuals without the entitlement to work in the UK.

Enfield Council's Licensing Authority also submitted a representation in support of the review, detailing alleged breaches of licence conditions identified during a compliance inspection. These included issues with anti-loitering notices, CCTV system operation, compliance with the Women's Night Safety Charter, training records, signage, and immigration-related licence conditions.

In contrast, twenty-three representations were received from customers, local residents, members of the Albanian community, and a neighbouring business, all objecting to the review and supporting the continued operation of the premises. These representations generally described the premises as a family-oriented restaurant providing a safe and welcoming environment, highlighting its cultural significance to the Albanian community and its positive contributions to the local area. A petition with approximately 51 signatures in support of the premises was also submitted.

The report pack outlined the relevant law, guidance, and policies, including the Licensing Act 2003 and the Secretary of State's Guidance. It also detailed the decision-making framework for reviews, which allows the Sub-Committee to take various steps, including modifying conditions, excluding licensable activities, removing the Designated Premises Supervisor, suspending the licence, or revoking the premises licence.

Variation of Premises Licence: Avenue Club 2, 4 Green Lanes, London, N13 6JT

The committee was scheduled to consider an application to vary the premises licence for Avenue Club 2. The application sought approval of a revised premises layout plan and amendments to the permitted hours for opening, the supply of alcohol, and regulated entertainment. The applicant described the premises as a managed, music-led hospitality venue.

The proposed variation included significant extensions to the permitted hours. Currently, the premises is open from 12:00 to 00:00 (Sunday to Thursday) and 12:00 to 01:00 (Friday and Saturday). The application proposed extending opening hours to 02:00 on Sundays, 03:00 on Thursdays, and 04:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, with earlier opening times from 09:00 on most days. Similar extensions were proposed for the supply of alcohol and regulated entertainment.

Representations were received from the Metropolitan Police and the Licensing Authority, both objecting to the application. The Metropolitan Police cited concerns that the variation would undermine the licensing objectives of the prevention of crime and disorder, public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm, referencing a documented history of non-compliance and previous enforcement action. The Licensing Authority also objected, highlighting concerns about the proposed change in the style of operation from a restaurant/café bar to a music-led late-night venue, previous compliance issues, and the potential to add to cumulative impact within the Bowes Cumulative Impact Policy Area.

Four representations were received from local residents, also objecting to the application on grounds relating to all four licensing objectives, including concerns about crime and disorder, public safety, public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm. They highlighted the existing saturation of late-night and gambling venues in the area and expressed concerns about noise, littering, and potential safety issues.

The applicant had submitted a comprehensive operating schedule and proposed conditions relating to CCTV, incident recording, dispersal, staff training, security, noise management, and age verification. However, the Licensing Authority noted that many of these measures were already part of the existing licence conditions, and concerns remained about their consistent implementation. The applicant's supporting statement emphasised a commitment to a restricted and controlled operating model, limited to Thursday through Sunday evenings, to minimise impact.

The report pack also included details of the premises' licensing history, including previous applications and variations, and a list of nearby licensed premises with their permitted timings. The committee was to consider the proposed conditions offered by the applicant, including policies on CCTV, incident logs, entry and admission, security and door supervision, dispersal, noise impact, and staff training.