The Licensing Sub-Committee (1) of Westminster Council was scheduled to consider three licensing applications. These included a variation to a premises licence for a restaurant on Edgware Road, a variation to a premises licence for a bar on Temple Pier, and a new premises licence application for a restaurant on Wilton Road.

Damascuse Bridet, 367-369 Edgware Road, London, W2 1BS

The committee was scheduled to discuss a variation to the premises licence for Damascuse Bridet, located at 367-369 Edgware Road, London, W2 1BS. The application sought to extend the terminal hours for late-night refreshment from Monday to Saturday to 2:00 AM and to introduce late-night refreshment on Sundays from 11:00 PM to 2:00 AM. The premises currently operates as a restaurant.

Representations were received from the Metropolitan Police, Environmental Health, and several interested parties. The Metropolitan Police initially objected on the grounds of preventing crime and disorder but later withdrew their representation after discussions. Environmental Health raised concerns about public nuisance and public safety due to the extended hours. Multiple residents and the Paddington Waterways and Maida Vale Society (PWMVS) also submitted objections, citing issues such as noise, litter, disorderly behaviour, and a lack of confidence in management's ability to control these problems. Concerns were also raised about the premises' compliance with existing licence conditions, particularly regarding the operation of its CCTV system. The City of Westminster Statement of Licensing Policy, specifically Policy HRS1 and RTN1, was relevant to this application, outlining considerations for hours outside core hours and for restaurants.

The Bar at Temple, Temple Pier, Victoria Embankment, London WC2R 2PN

A variation to the premises licence for The Bar at Temple, situated at Temple Pier, Victoria Embankment, London WC2R 2PN, was scheduled for discussion. The proposed variations included extending the licensable area to include a part of the dock where the vessel is moored, adding the provision for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises, and amending conditions related to customers leaving with open drinks and the total number of persons permitted on the premises. The applicant sought to increase the capacity from 200 to 300 guests.

The Metropolitan Police initially objected on grounds of preventing crime and disorder but withdrew their representation following discussions. Environmental Health raised concerns about public safety and the prevention of public nuisance, requesting further information on capacity management, sanitary provisions, and noise mitigation. Objections were also lodged by residents and a local group, citing significant noise nuisance from amplified music and large crowds, potential public safety risks due to overcrowding on the pier, inadequate toilet facilities, and the lack of planning permission for the proposed extension of the licensable area onto the pier. The relevant policies from the City of Westminster Statement of Licensing Policy included HRS1, PB1, and SCZ1.

Lovemacun, Basement and Ground Floor, 54 - 55 Wilton Road, London SW1V 1DE

The committee was also scheduled to consider a new premises licence application for Lovemacun, located at 54-55 Wilton Road, London SW1V 1DE. The applicant proposed to operate as a restaurant serving traditional Turkish dishes and sought a licence for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises between 12:00 PM and 10:30 PM, Monday to Sunday. The premises are situated within the Victoria Special Consideration Zone.

Representations were received from Environmental Health and the Metropolitan Police. Environmental Health raised concerns that the requested hours for the sale of alcohol might lead to public nuisance and impact public safety, requesting further details on sound insulation, odour prevention, sanitary provisions, and delivery arrangements. The Metropolitan Police objected due to insufficient detail in the operating schedule to promote the licensing objectives. Both the Metropolitan Police and Environmental Health Service later withdrew their representations after further conditions were agreed upon. An objection was also received from a local resident expressing concern about the potential for increased anti-social behaviour and noise in an area already affected by such issues. The relevant policies from the City of Westminster Statement of Licensing Policy included HRS1, SCZ1, and RNT1.