The Licensing Sub-Committee of Bromley Council met on Monday 7 September 2026 to consider an application for a new premises licence. The sole item scheduled for discussion was an application for a new premises licence for Pierluigi's Restaurant Limited.

Application for a New Premises Licence for Pierluigi's Restaurant Limited

The committee was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Pierluigi's Restaurant Limited, located at 86-90 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1ED. The report pack indicated that objections to the application had been received from the Director of Environmental Services. The committee was asked to determine the application, taking into account the Council's Statement of Licensing Policy 2025 to 2030 and any written or oral representations made by the applicant and objectors.

The application sought authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption both on and off the premises, recorded music, and late-night refreshment. The proposed hours for these activities were detailed in the report pack. Specifically, the application requested the sale of alcohol from 10:00 to 00:00 Monday to Thursday, 10:00 to 00:30 on Fridays and Saturdays, and 10:00 to 00:00 on Sundays, with extensions for New Year's Eve and the day before bank holidays. Recorded music was requested indoors from 10:00 to 00:30 Monday to Thursday, 10:00 to 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, and 10:00 to 00:30 on Sundays. Late night refreshment was requested indoors and outdoors from 23:00 to 00:30 Monday to Thursday, 23:00 to 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, and 23:00 to 00:30 on Sundays. The proposed opening hours for the premises were 10:00 to 01:00 Monday to Thursday, and 10:00 to 01:30 on Fridays and Saturdays, and 10:00 to 01:00 on Sundays.

The report pack also detailed that four representations had been received during the public consultation period, with two from responsible authorities and two from local residents. Four supporters' email notifications were also received. The report pack included appendices detailing the application, previous licensing history, representations, and supporters' emails.

The committee was presented with a range of options for determining the application, including granting it in full, granting it with additional conditions, excluding certain licensable activities, refusing to specify a premises supervisor, or refusing the application entirely. The report pack also outlined the legal framework under the Licensing Act 2003, which governs the provision of regulated entertainment and late-night refreshment, and 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 council's Statement of Licensing Policy 2025-2030 and the Live Music Act 2012 were also referenced as relevant documents.

The report pack also detailed the financial, legal, and personnel implications of the application, as well as its impact on vulnerable adults and children. It noted that any decision made by the committee could be subject to an appeal to the Magistrates' Court, which could incur costs. The report also highlighted the history of the premises, including previous reviews and appeals related to noise nuisance and licensing breaches.

The report pack included detailed conditions proposed by the police and the Licensing Authority, covering aspects such as CCTV operation, staff training, incident registers, alcohol sales, noise limitation, and door supervision. These conditions aimed to promote the licensing objectives and address concerns raised by responsible authorities and local residents.