The Licensing Sub-Committee (4) of Westminster Council met on Wednesday 2 September 2026 to consider two new premises licence applications. The meeting agenda included a review of membership and declarations of interest, followed by detailed discussions on the applications for 94 Bishop's Bridge Road and 7 Garrick Street.

94 Bishop's Bridge Road, London W2 5AA

The committee was scheduled to discuss a new premises licence application for 94 Bishop's Bridge Road, London W2 5AA, which was intended to operate as a restaurant. The application sought permission for late-night refreshment indoors and outdoors from 11:00 PM to 2:00 AM, and the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises from 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM daily.

The report pack indicated that the Environmental Health Service had made representations, citing concerns that the requested hours for late-night refreshment and alcohol sales could lead to an increase in public nuisance and adversely impact public safety. They proposed a set of conditions, including that the premises operate strictly as a restaurant with substantial table meals, alcohol served by waiter or waitress service only, and no takeaway service. Other proposed conditions related to noise, waste management, deliveries, and the operation of a Challenge 25 scheme.

The Metropolitan Police Service also objected to the application, stating that the premises had previously had its licence revoked due to persistent breaches and trading beyond its terminal hour. They expressed concern that the proposed conditions were not strong enough to combat potential crime and disorder. The South East Bayswater Residents' Association (SEBRA) and the Bayswater Residents' Association (BRA) both submitted objections, primarily on the grounds of preventing public nuisance and public safety. They highlighted the premises' location within the Queensway/Bayswater Special Consideration Zone, surrounded by residential buildings, and the previous licence revocation. Both resident associations advocated for hours to be no more than Westminster's 'Core Hours' and supported the model restaurant conditions.

The report pack also detailed the City of Westminster's Statement of Licensing Policy, specifically referencing Policy SCZ1 for Special Consideration Zones and Policy HRS1 regarding operating hours. Policy RNT1, concerning restaurants, was also relevant. The previous licence for the premises, held by Mangia Tutto, had been revoked on 6 November 2025.

Amorino, Basement and Ground Floor, 7 Garrick Street, London WC2E 9AR

The committee was also scheduled to consider a new premises licence application for Amorino, located at the Basement and Ground Floor, 7 Garrick Street, London WC2E 9AR. The premises intended to operate as an ice cream café, with the application seeking permission for late-night refreshment indoors from 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, and until 1:30 AM on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The premises' opening hours were proposed to be from 10:30 AM to 2:00 AM Monday to Friday, and 10:00 AM to 2:00 AM on Saturdays and Sundays.

The report indicated that the Metropolitan Police Service initially objected to the application, citing concerns about the prevention of crime and disorder, particularly due to the premises' location within the West End Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ). They noted that the proposed hours fell outside Westminster's 'Core Hours' for fast food premises. However, following mediation and a reduction in the applied-for hours, the Metropolitan Police Service withdrew their representation on 20 August 2026.

The Environmental Health Service also made representations, noting the premises' location within the West End CIZ and expressing concerns that the provision of late-night refreshment and the proposed hours could lead to an increase in public nuisance and impact public safety. The Licensing Authority also raised concerns regarding public nuisance, crime and disorder, public safety, and the protection of children from harm. They highlighted that the premises fell within the West End CIZ and referenced policies CIP1, HRS1, and FFP1, which generally presume refusal for fast food premises within the zone unless specific exceptions apply. The Licensing Authority posed several questions to the applicant regarding deliveries, the extent of hot food sales, and the hours for outdoor seating. They also proposed a condition that licensable activities be ancillary to the main function of the premises as a cold food/ice cream parlour.

The Covent Garden Community Association (CGCA) submitted an objection, concerned about the late operation attracting people to a quiet area and potentially leading to noise and public nuisance from people consuming food and drink around the premises. They requested conditions related to queuing, noise, litter, and ensuring the primary use remained as an ice cream shop.

The applicant, H2c Gelati Ltd, provided responses to the Licensing Authority's questions, confirming deliveries via Deliveroo and UberEats, the sale of hot food such as waffles and crepes, and hot drinks. They also stated that the outdoor seating area closed at 10:00 PM daily. The report pack included proposed conditions from the police, Environmental Health, and interested parties, covering aspects such as CCTV, incident logs, delivery driver conduct, noise, fumes, waste management, and queue management. The premises had no prior licence history.