The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to consider an opposed application for a new premises licence for Brasserie 1600, located at 80 High Street, Hampton Hill. After hearing arguments for and against the application, the sub-committee decided to grant the licence with specific conditions.

Brasserie 1600, 80 High Street, Hampton Hill - New Premises Licence Application

The sub-committee reviewed an application for a new premises licence for Brasserie 1600, a British restaurant and brasserie in Hampton Hill. The application was opposed by local residents and one councillor, raising concerns about potential noise and disturbance.

Decision: The sub-committee decided to grant the premises licence, subject to conditions agreed upon with the Metropolitan Police and those arising from the applicant's operating schedule.

The proposed licensable activities and premises closing times were detailed as:

• Sale of Alcohol (On the premises): Monday to Saturday 11:00 to 22:30, Sunday 11:00 to 21:30, New Years Eve (11:00 - 02:00)
• Hours premises are open to the public Monday to Sunday 08:00 to 23:00, New Years Eve (11:00 - 02:00)

Representations and Concerns

Several representations were received from residents and Councillor Jonathan Cardy, raising concerns about potential disturbances from the use of the garden area, noise levels, and the impact on the peaceful enjoyment of their properties.

Michaela Keerpal, a local resident, raised concerns regarding the impact on children's wellbeing, noise pollution, parking and public disturbance, loss of peaceful enjoyment and environmental and sanitation issues.

Robert and Linda Wood, also local residents, expressed concerns about noise from the garden area.

Lina Racinskiene, another local resident, raised concerns about noise levels and privacy due to the removal of trees that previously screened the garden area.

Prayoon and Ajcharaporn Dienn, also local residents, raised concerns about noise from the garden area.

A.M., a local resident, raised concerns about noise levels, antisocial behaviour, criminality and smells.

Councillor Jonathan Cardy commented, and partially objected to the licence application, raising concerns that a busy garden below residents' windows would be very intrusive, especially in the summer months. He suggested a condition for no amplified sound in the garden and raised concerns about the kitchen vents and filters.

Anita Koncz, a local resident, raised concerns about the impact on living conditions, noise levels and the impact on her autistic child.

Applicant's Response

The applicant, Chef & Chef Ltd, addressed the concerns raised in their additional information and business presentation. They emphasised their commitment to:

• Operating a family-friendly, food-led brasserie.
• Implementing noise control measures, including low-level background music indoors only, clear signage, and staff requests for guests to leave quietly.
• Managing the garden responsibly, with a no-smoking policy and respectful hours of use.
• Ensuring safety and responsibility through CCTV, a Challenge 25 policy¹, and incident logs.
• Limiting capacity to avoid overcrowding.
• Creating local jobs and supporting local suppliers.

The applicant also expressed openness to incorporating recognition of the Jenny Lind heritage within the premises, acknowledging the site's history. They highlighted that other restaurants and licensed premises on the High Street operate with licences up to midnight every day, and they were asking to be treated consistently with other local businesses.

Conditions

In addition to the conditions consistent with the operating schedule and those agreed with the police, key conditions attached to the licence include:

• The premises shall be used primarily as a restaurant.
• Alcohol may only be sold to those persons who are waiting for a table, are taking or have taken a table meal and can only be served if the customer is ordering a substantial meal.
• There shall be no vertical drinking² at the premises.
• Food and drink service in the garden will stop by 2200 hrs.
• The garden will be a non-smoking area next to the residents building.
• Background music only – no loud amplifiers or speakers that could disturb nearby homes.

The Committee Report New Licence Brasserie 1600 provides a comprehensive overview of the application, representations, and proposed conditions.