The Licensing Sub-Committee (6) of Westminster Council met on Thursday 20 November 2025 to consider three licensing applications. The meeting's agenda included a new premises licence application for a restaurant in St Anne's Court, a new premises licence application for a multi-function venue in Maddox Street, and a renewal application for a sexual entertainment venue in Coventry Street.

Basement and Ground Floor, 21-25 St Anne's Court, London, W1F 0BJ

The committee was scheduled to discuss a new premises licence application for a restaurant at 21-25 St Anne's Court. The applicant, Hguk Restaurants Ltd, sought permission for the sale of alcohol for both on and off-premises consumption, and for late-night refreshment. The proposed hours for alcohol sales were Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 23:30, Friday and Saturday from 09:00 to 00:00, and Sunday from 09:00 to 22:30. Late-night refreshment was proposed for Monday to Thursday from 23:00 to 23:30, and Friday to Saturday from 23:00 to 00:00. The premises are located within the West End Cumulative Impact Area¹.

Representations were received from Environmental Health, the Licensing Authority, and several Other Persons, including the Soho Society and residents of Clarion House. Concerns raised by these parties primarily focused on potential public nuisance, crime and disorder, public safety, and the protection of children from harm. Specific issues highlighted included noise from patrons, delivery drivers, and potential amplified music, as well as congestion and obstruction in the narrow St Anne's Court. The Soho Society proposed a number of conditions, including reduced opening hours, no queuing outside the premises, and restrictions on openable windows and doors. Residents also expressed concerns about the impact on families with young children and vulnerable individuals living nearby. The applicant, Honest Greens, submitted a letter to local residents and a further letter to those who made representations, outlining proposed compromises such as reduced alcohol sales times, a commitment to no takeaway windows, and agreement to keep windows closed after 21:00.

Part Basement, Part Ground Floor and First Floor to Fifth Floor, 24-26 Maddox Street, London, W1S 1PN

The committee was scheduled to consider a new premises licence application for premises at 24-26 Maddox Street. The applicant, The House Mayfair Limited, sought authorisation for films, live music, recorded music, late-night refreshment, and the retail sale of alcohol. The proposed hours for most licensable activities, including alcohol sales, were Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 00:00, and Sunday from 10:00 to 22:30. The premises are described as a restaurant for the public on the first floor, with a multi-function space and private members' facility across the basement, ground, and upper floors, including terraces.

The Licensing Authority raised concerns regarding the application's promotion of the four licensing objectives and noted that the proposed hours fall outside Westminster's core hours policy under HRS1. They encouraged the applicant to consider specific conditions for the first-floor restaurant, aligning with the definition of a restaurant under Policy RNT1. Environmental Health also made a representation, noting that while the application is a replacement for a lapsed licence, there appear to be significant differences from the previous licence and requested further discussion. An objection was received from an interested party regarding the use of the roof terrace, expressing concern about noise nuisance to neighbouring residential terraces and objecting to the proposed extension of terrace usage hours from 22:00 to 23:00.

Platinum Lace Gentleman's Club, Unit 33, Trocadero, 13 Coventry Street, London, W1D 7AB

The committee was scheduled to consider the renewal of a sexual entertainment venue (SEV) licence for Platinum Lace Gentleman's Club. The application was made by Platinum Lace (Management) Limited for the premises at Unit 33, Trocadero, 13 Coventry Street. The proposed hours for relevant entertainment were Monday to Saturday from 15:00 to 06:00, and Sunday from 15:00 to 03:00. The applicant stated that no changes were requested to the relevant entertainment or standard conditions.

The report detailed the premises' history as a sex establishment since 2012, with annual renewals granted under delegated authority, except for one instance determined by the Licensing Sub-Committee in 2018. The report also noted the premises holds a separate Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 for activities including performance of dance, exhibition of film, live and recorded music, late-night refreshment, and sale of alcohol. Two objections were received from interested parties, who remained anonymous. These objections raised concerns about the impact of such venues on public safety, particularly for women and children, and argued that they perpetuate harmful myths about women's sexual availability and foster male privilege. The report outlined the Licensing Sub-Committee's powers, including granting the application in full, granting with conditions, or refusing it, and detailed relevant policy considerations such as the suitability of the applicant, the number of SEVs in the locality, and the character of the area.