The Licensing Sub-Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 15 September 2026. The primary focus of the meeting will be a hearing concerning an application for a new premises licence for Anar Local Market.

Application for a New Premises Licence: Anar Local Market

A key item on the agenda is the consideration of an application for a new premises licence for Anar Local Market, located at 40 Old London Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6QF. The report pack indicates that discussions may have taken place with residents and Responsible Authorities, including the Police, Fire Service, Environmental Health, Noise, and Health and Safety departments. These discussions could lead to the applicant agreeing to certain conditions or proposing amendments to the original application. The agenda notes that changes to the original application may have been made and representations may have been withdrawn as a result of these discussions. The Licensing Officer is expected to outline any changes made by the applicant, conditions agreed upon, and any additional evidence submitted to the Licensing Authority.

The meeting will also include a review of the procedure to be followed at hearings of the Licensing Sub-Committee, as detailed in Appendix A of the agenda. Additionally, there is a provision for the exclusion of the press and public if the Committee deems it necessary to discuss exempt information relating to individuals, in accordance with Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972.

The meeting is scheduled to be held virtually, with a livestream available on YouTube. The agenda document itself, Agenda frontsheet Tuesday 15-Sep-2026 11.30 Licensing Sub-Committee.pdf , is available on the council's website. ¹