The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Friday, 18 September 2026, to consider an application to vary a premises licence. The Sub-Committee decided to grant the variation in part, imposing specific conditions on the operating hours and activities of the RnR Lounge.

Grant of a Premises Licence Variation: RnR Lounge

The Sub-Committee considered an application to vary the premises licence for RnR Lounge, located at 221-223 Chingford Mount Road, Chingford, E4 8LP. The application sought to extend the hours for the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment, and late-night refreshment, as well as the overall opening hours of the venue.

During the consultation period, two representations were received: one from a local resident, Mark Hodges, and another from the Licensing Authority's responsible authority, represented by Sherman Xavier, Licensing Enforcement Officer.

Mark Hodges objected to the proposed extension of hours, particularly the requested closing times of 4:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays, and 1:00 am on Thursdays and Sundays. He argued that these extended hours would negatively impact local residents due to increased noise from departing customers, potential for anti-social behaviour, littering, and general disturbance during unsociable hours. Mr. Hodges stated that the venue's location in a residential area meant that granting the variation would undermine the licensing objectives of preventing public nuisance and crime and disorder.

The Licensing Authority's representation also raised concerns related to the prevention of crime and disorder, public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm. However, the applicant, Devendra Bungaradu, agreed to conditions proposed by the Metropolitan Police, represented by Chloe Kisby, and the Licensing Authority. These agreed conditions, detailed in Appendix E of the reports pack, led to the withdrawal of the Licensing Authority's formal representation.

The Sub-Committee determined to grant the variation in part. The approved hours are as follows:

• Sale of alcohol and regulated entertainment:
  • Thursday: 11:00 - 00:30
  • Friday: 11:00 – 03:30
  • Saturday: 11:00 – 03:30
  • Sunday: 11:00 - 00:30
• Late night refreshment:
  • Thursday: 23:00 - 01:00
  • Friday: 23:00 – 04:00
  • Saturday: 23:00 – 04:00
  • Sunday: 23:00 - 01:00
• Opening hours:
  • Thursday: 11:00 - 01:00
  • Friday: 11:00 – 04:00
  • Saturday: 11:00 – 04:00
  • Sunday: 11:00 - 01:00

The Sub-Committee concluded that this decision was appropriate for upholding the licensing objectives. Parties with the right to appeal have twenty-one days from notification of the decision to appeal to Thames Magistrates Court¹.