The Licensing Sub-Committee of The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council met on Tuesday 28 July 2026 to consider an objection to a Temporary Event Notice (TEN). The meeting's agenda focused on a single application for the sale of alcohol during the Notting Hill Carnival.

Objection to Temporary Event Notice at 29-31 Colville Road, London, W11 2BT

The primary item scheduled for discussion was an objection to a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) submitted by Mr Marlon Bryan for premises at 29-31 Colville Road, London, W11 2BT. The TEN proposed the sale of alcohol off the premises during the Notting Hill Carnival on Sunday 30 August and Monday 31 August 2026, with a maximum of 40 people permitted at any one time.

Objections to the TEN were raised by the Metropolitan Police and the Noise and Nuisance Team, both acting on behalf of the Director of Highway and Regulatory Services.

The Metropolitan Police, represented by PC Jinelle Caldinez, objected on the grounds of public safety and the prevention of crime and disorder. Their concerns centred on the premises' location on the parade route, which they stated would draw large crowds and lead to significant pedestrian traffic and congestion. The police noted that the proposed positioning of the bar could result in constant queues, creating heavy pedestrian traffic and congestion with limited space for safe movement. They also highlighted that any blockage could impede crowd dynamics, public safety, and the access of emergency vehicles. Furthermore, the police stated that Mr Bryan had not consulted relevant authorities, including Notting Hill Carnival Limited, prior to submitting the TEN. The Event Management Plan was deemed insufficient regarding crowd control, staffing, security, and fire safety. The plan indicated alcohol would be sold over the fence into the public highway, which would require a street trading licence, and no risk assessment had been provided. PC Caldinez expressed a lack of confidence that Mr Bryan had provided sufficient information on how he intended to manage queues or mitigate crime and disorder, leading to the police's request for the TEN to be refused.

The Noise and Nuisance Team, represented by Mr Philip Richardson, also objected on the grounds of public safety and the prevention of public nuisance. Their objection was based on the TEN's proximity to authorised Sound Systems in Colville Gardens and Powis Square, an area already known for congestion. The team argued that the TEN was likely to exacerbate this congestion by drawing and holding people at the site, negatively affecting crowd flow. Additionally, they noted the absence of evidence that a street trading licence had been granted for the sale of alcohol onto the public highway.

The report pack indicated that the Licensing Sub-Committee would consider these objections and decide whether to issue a counter notice, take no action and allow the notice to have effect, or impose conditions if the premises held a licence. The report also referenced extracts from the Council's Statement of Licensing Policy, which outlines the authority's approach to licensing objectives, particularly concerning the Notting Hill Carnival.

The meeting was scheduled to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.