The Licensing Sub-Committee of Croydon Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 17 September 2026. The primary item on the agenda is a decision regarding a premises licence application for Crystal Palace Football Club.

Crystal Palace Football Club Premises Licence Application

The main focus of the meeting is to determine an application for a Premises Licence for Crystal Palace Football Club, located at Whitehorse Lane, SE25 6PU. The application, submitted by CPFC Limited, seeks to allow for a range of licensable activities, including the provision of regulated entertainment such as plays, films, indoor sporting events, boxing or wrestling, live and recorded music, and performances of dance. It also covers the provision of late-night refreshment and the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises.

The proposed hours for these activities are extensive, with regulated entertainment and alcohol sales permitted from 09:00 to 00:00 (midnight) every day. Late-night refreshment is requested until 00:30. The application details that the premises will operate as a hospitality pavilion within the Crystal Palace Football Club estate, integrated with existing stadium operations.

The report pack indicates that representations have been received from interested parties regarding this application. This means that a hearing is required for the Licensing Sub-Committee to determine the application. The committee will consider the application in light of the Licensing Act 2003, the Statutory Guidance issued under the Act, and the Council's own Statement of Licensing Policy 2023-28.

The report pack includes details of the application, the representations received, and a map extract showing the location of the premises. It also outlines the Council's policies concerning the promotion of 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 report pack also contains a draft of proposed conditions, referred to as Proposed Annex 2 - Conditions consistent with the Operating Schedule, which are intended to be attached to the licence if granted. These conditions cover various aspects, including CCTV operation, stewarding and security, alcohol sales, incident reporting, search policies, and staff training on responsible alcohol retailing and age verification.

The meeting will also address the exclusion of the press and public for certain items of business, as permitted under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, due to the likely disclosure of exempt information.

The agenda for the meeting, available in the Agenda frontsheet 17th-Sep-2026 10.30 Licensing Sub-Committee, also includes standard procedural items such as the appointment of a Chair, apologies for absence, and the disclosure of interests. The Public reports pack 17th-Sep-2026 10.30 Licensing Sub-Committee provides the detailed information for the committee's consideration.