The Licensing Sub-Committee of Wandsworth Council is scheduled to meet on 16 December 2025 to consider an application for a new premises licence. The meeting will also cover standard agenda items such as the appointment of a chair, receiving apologies for absence, and declarations of interest. The meeting will be held online via Microsoft Teams, and a live webcast will be available.

Rossalli's - Licensing Application

The main item on the agenda is a report by the Executive Director of Resident Services as Chief Licensing Officer regarding an application for a new premises licence for Rossalli's at 344-346 Old York Road, London, SW18 1SS. Rossalli Holdings LTD is applying for the licence, which would permit:

• The sale of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises from 10:00 to 00:00, Monday to Saturday, and from 12:00 to 23:30 on Sundays.
• Regulated entertainment¹ from 10:00 to 00:00, Monday to Saturday, and from 12:00 to 23:30 on Sundays.
• Late night refreshment from 23:00 to 00:30, Monday to Saturday, and from 23:00 to 00:00 on Sundays.

The premises previously operated as Konnigans for over 30 years, under a premises licence that has since lapsed. Rossalli Holdings LTD has removed the provision of live music from the application.

The council has received representations regarding the application, which will be considered during the meeting.

Representations

The council has received 7 representations against the application, citing concerns about:

• Public nuisance from entertainment and exterior drinking areas, patrons leaving late at night, rubbish, and late-night deliveries.
• Crime and disorder, including public disorder, conflict, and anti-social behaviour.

In contrast, the council has received 29 representations in support of the application.

Policy Considerations

The sub-committee is required to consider the application in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003, which outlines four licensing objectives:

• The prevention of crime and disorder.
• Public safety.
• The prevention of public nuisance.
• The protection of children from harm.

The sub-committee must also have regard to the council's Statement of Licensing Policy and the government's Statutory Guidance. Relevant sections of the council's policy include those relating to licensing hours, crime and disorder, public safety, and public nuisance.

Conditions

If the licence is granted, it would be subject to mandatory conditions laid down in the Licensing Act 2003, as well as conditions arising from the applicant's operating schedule. These conditions include:

• Installation and maintenance of a CCTV system.
• Clearance of external seating areas by 22:30 on Sundays and 23:00 Monday to Saturday.
• A minimum of one staff member on duty able to operate the CCTV system.
• Maintenance of an incident log and a record of refusals.
• Staff training on age verification for alcohol sales.
• Regular clearing of smoking-related litter.
• Measures to prevent noise nuisance.
• Display of notices requesting patrons to respect local residents.
• Closure of windows and external doors after 23:00.
• Steps to ensure that people loitering outside the premises disperse quickly.
• Implementation of a Challenge 25 policy².
• Display of notices detailing restrictions on alcohol sales to children.

The sub-committee may modify these conditions or add further conditions if it considers it appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives.