The Licensing Sub Committee C was scheduled to meet on 2 October 2025, where they were expected to consider a new premises licence for Morley's Chicken, and review the minutes from their previous meeting. Councillor Valerie Bossman-Quarshie was scheduled to chair the meeting. The meeting was open to the public.

New Premises Licence - Morley's Chicken, 61 Junction Road, London, N18 5QU

The sub-committee was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Morley's Chicken, located at 61 Junction Road. The applicant, Chicken Hunger Limited, sought permission to supply late night refreshment from 23:00 to 01:00 Sunday to Thursday, and from 23:00 to 02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, for takeaway and delivery services.

According to the Public Reports Pack, the council's licensing service, the police, the council's noise service, a local ward councillor, the Better Archway Forum, and a local resident had submitted representations regarding the application. The applicant had reportedly consulted with the council's noise team and agreed to conditions, leading to the withdrawal of their representation. Additionally, the applicant had agreed to incorporate police recommendations into their operating schedule, resulting in the withdrawal of the police representation.

However, representations from other parties remained. The Licensing Authority Representation noted that the premises is located in the Junction Cumulative Impact Area¹ and that the hours applied for are outside of the recommended policy hours for late night refreshment. The Licensing Authority Representation stated that:

The applicant has not provided any information in the operating schedule as to how the premises would be operated and managed during the late hours applied for.

The Licensing Authority Representation also raised concerns about potential public nuisance and disturbance to residents, given the proximity of residential properties and the number of existing hot food outlets in the area. They noted that the applicant had not proposed any measures to mitigate these impacts.

The Better Archway Forum expressed concerns that granting the licence extension would have adverse effects on the area, potentially facilitating drug-related activities. Councillor Janet Burgess M.B.E., Labour Councillor for Junction Ward, also endorsed the Better Archway Forum's comments, stating that granting the licence extension would have adverse effects on the area.

A local resident also submitted a representation, raising concerns about public safety, potential increases in crime and anti-social behaviour, and the impact on families and young residents in the area. The resident requested anonymity due to previous negative interactions in the area.

The Licensing Authority recommended that the sub-committee consider the application, taking into account the representations received, the lack of information in the operating schedule, and Islington Council's Licensing Policy.

Minutes of Previous Meeting

The sub-committee was scheduled to review and approve the minutes from their meeting held on 22 July 2025.