The Licensing Sub-Committee (3) was scheduled to consider a number of applications for premises licences. These included requests to vary existing licences and for new licences for restaurants and a club.

Drunch and Kave, 71 Great Titchfield Street, London W1W 6RB

The committee was scheduled to consider a variation to the premises licence for Drunch and Kave. The application sought to extend the terminal hour for the sale of alcohol, playing of recorded music, live music, and late-night refreshment in the basement only, from 00:30 to 01:30 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Amendments to existing conditions regarding operational flexibility and security were also scheduled to be part of the request.

Several objections were scheduled to be considered, including those from Environmental Health and various residents' associations and local businesses. Concerns scheduled to be raised included potential increases in public nuisance and adverse impacts on public safety due to extended hours, particularly in a residential area. Specific objections highlighted the premises' location within a largely residential area and noted previous licensing applications that had been withdrawn or refused.

56 Westbourne Grove, London W2 5SH

A new premises licence was scheduled to be considered for 56 Westbourne Grove, which proposed to operate as an organic, health and wellness-focused concept business with a retail area and a café or restaurant. The applicant had agreed to withdraw the recorded music element of their application and updated plans for the premises were scheduled to be presented.

Representations were scheduled to be heard from Environmental Health and the Metropolitan Police, both of whom had initially raised concerns about potential public nuisance and public safety. The South East Bayswater Residents' Association and the Bayswater Residents' Association were also scheduled to present objections, focusing on the potential for noise and disturbance to neighbouring residents and supporting conditions to safeguard residential amenity.

Din Tai Fung, 10 Carnaby Street, London W1F 9PF

The committee was scheduled to consider a new premises licence application for Din Tai Fung, described as a restaurant. The application sought hours for late-night refreshment and the sale of alcohol that fell within Westminster's core hours.

The Licensing Authority had scheduled to raise concerns regarding the proposed operation of a bar area, questioning its location, operation, and control to ensure no adverse impact on the licensing objectives within the West End Cumulative Impact Zone. Environmental Health had also scheduled to make representations regarding potential public nuisance and public safety, although this representation was later withdrawn.

20 Dean Street, London W1D 3RU

A new premises licence was scheduled to be considered for 20 Dean Street, intended to operate as a restaurant. The application proposed hours for live music, recorded music, late-night refreshment, and the sale of alcohol that were within Westminster's core hours.

The Licensing Authority had scheduled to raise concerns regarding the definition of a restaurant under Policy RNT1 and the proposed operation of a bar area. They encouraged the applicant to consider replacing a proposed condition with a model condition to ensure the premises operated strictly as a restaurant. Environmental Health had also scheduled to make representations concerning potential public nuisance and public safety, particularly in relation to the supply of alcohol and late-night refreshment.

36-39 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5LN

The committee was scheduled to consider a new premises licence for 36-39 Pall Mall, which proposed to operate as a private members' club with guest bedrooms. The application sought extended hours for live music, recorded music, late-night refreshment, and the sale of alcohol, including 24-hour operation for residents and their guests.

Environmental Health had scheduled to make representations regarding potential public nuisance and public safety, proposing several conditions related to off-sales, external terrace use, hot food sales, noise, waste management, and a dispersal plan. The Metropolitan Police Service had agreed to a condition regarding CCTV. The premises already benefited from a club premises certificate.