A Licensing Sub-Committee of Kensington and Chelsea Council is scheduled to consider an objection to a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for premises at 29-31 Colville Road, London, W11 2BT. The hearing will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Objection to Temporary Event Notice at 29-31 Colville Road

The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to consider an objection to a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) submitted by Mr Marlon Bryan for premises at 29-31 Colville Road, London, W11 2BT. The notice proposes the sale of alcohol off the premises during Notting Hill Carnival 2026, specifically on Sunday 30 August and Monday 31 August, between 12:00 and 19:00 each day, with a maximum of 40 people permitted at any one time.

Objections have been raised by the Metropolitan Police and the Noise and Nuisance Team. PC Jinelle Caldinez, on behalf of the Metropolitan Police, has objected on the grounds of public safety and the prevention of crime and disorder. The police state that the premises are located on the parade route, which draws large crowds, and that the positioning of a bar could lead to congestion and heavy pedestrian traffic, potentially impacting crowd dynamics and emergency vehicle access. The objection also notes that Mr Bryan had not consulted with relevant authorities, including Notting Hill Carnival Limited, prior to submitting the TEN, and that the submitted Event Management Plan lacked sufficient detail on crowd control, staffing, security, and fire safety. The police are concerned that alcohol sold over the fence into the public highway would require a street trading licence, which is not typically granted for alcohol sales into the highway during Notting Hill Carnival. PC Caldinez is not confident that Mr Bryan has provided sufficient information on how queues will be managed or how crime and disorder will be mitigated, and therefore requests the TEN be refused.

Mr Philip Richardson, on behalf of the Environmental Health Team (Noise and Nuisance), has also objected on the grounds of public safety and the prevention of public nuisance. The objection highlights that the TEN is situated near authorised Sound Systems in Colville Gardens and Powis Square, an area already known for congestion. It is believed that the TEN would exacerbate this congestion by drawing and holding people at the site, negatively affecting crowd flow. Furthermore, there is no evidence that a street trading licence has been granted for the sale of alcohol onto the public highway.

The report pack includes extracts from the Council's Statement of Licensing Policy¹, which outlines the importance of promoting the four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm. The policy also details specific considerations for Temporary Event Notices (TENs) during Notting Hill Carnival, including the need for early notification, detailed event management plans, and robust crowd control measures. The report pack also contains the Temporary Event Notice itself, the Event Management Plan submitted by Mr Bryan, and maps of the area.

The Licensing Sub-Committee, which will consist of Cllr Greg Hammond (Chair, Licensing Committee), Cllr Walaa Idris (Chair, Family Services Select Committee), and Cllr Nadia Nail (Opposition spokesperson: Family Services), will consider these objections and determine whether to issue a counter notice, take no action, or impose conditions on the TEN.