The Licensing Sub-Committee of Southwark Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday 10 September 2026 to consider an application for a premises licence for SE5 Lounge, formerly known as Planet Nollywood, located at 319 Camberwell Road, London SE5 0HQ. The meeting was intended to discuss the application, which had received numerous representations from responsible authorities and other persons, and to consider the relevant background information and legal framework.

Application for a Premises Licence for SE5 Lounge

The primary item scheduled for discussion was an application made by Adekunle Adejumo for a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003 for SE5 Lounge (formerly Planet Nollywood) at 319 Camberwell Road, London SE5 0HQ. The application sought authorisation for various licensable activities, including the provision of films, live and recorded music, performances of dance, late-night refreshment, and the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises. The proposed operating hours were from 10:00 to 03:30 Monday to Thursday, and 10:00 to 05:30 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

The application was subject to representations from two responsible authorities: the Environmental Protection Team (EPT) and the Metropolitan Police Service. The EPT recommended refusal, citing concerns that granting the application would undermine the licensing objectives, particularly the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, and the prevention of public nuisance. The Metropolitan Police also objected, expressing concerns about the prevention of crime and disorder and public safety, noting that the requested hours exceeded those recommended in the council's licensing policy and that the venue had a history of anti-social behaviour and crime, including a serious incident in 2026 that led to the revocation of its previous licence.

In addition to representations from responsible authorities, 103 representations were received from other persons. Of these, 49 objected to the application, citing concerns about noise, disturbance, anti-social behaviour, and the premises' history. Conversely, 53 representations were in support of the application, with supporters stating they were customers or local residents who found the premises to be well-run and a positive contributor to the local area.

The report pack provided background information on the Licensing Act 2003, Southwark's Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031, and details of the Camberwell Cumulative Impact Area (CIA). It also outlined the premises' operating and licensing history, including previous reviews and decisions, and detailed the complaints received over the preceding 18 months. Supplementary advice from officers and legal representatives was also included, along with a proposed schedule of conditions for the licence.

The meeting was scheduled to consider all these representations and background information to determine the application for the premises licence. The outcome of this consideration, including any decisions made or conditions attached to a licence, was not detailed in the provided documents.