The Licensing Sub Committee A of Lewisham Council met on Thursday, 12 February 2026, to consider a new premises licence application for Bel'ivoire, located at 5 Eros House, Brownhill Road, SE6 2EF. Following discussions and agreement on amended conditions between the applicant and the Metropolitan Police, the application was granted. The committee also confirmed the minutes from previous meetings held on 27 August and 23 October 2025.

Bel'ivoire Premises Licence Application

The committee considered an application for a new premises licence for Bel'ivoire, located at 5 Eros House, Brownhill Road, SE6 2EF. The application sought to permit the supply of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises from 11:00 to 00:30 Monday to Thursday, and 11:00 to 02:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. Late night refreshment was requested from 23:00 to 01:00 Monday to Thursday, and 23:00 to 03:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Recorded and live music were proposed from 23:00 to 02:30 on Fridays and Saturdays.

Representations were initially received from the Metropolitan Police and the Licensing Authority, raising concerns related to the prevention of public nuisance, crime and disorder, public safety, and the protection of children from harm. However, following discussions between the applicant, represented by Peter Mayhew, and the Metropolitan Police, represented by Mr. Henry, an agreement was reached on amended conditions. As a result of this agreement, the Metropolitan Police withdrew their representation. Kennedy Obazee, Safer Communities Licensing Officer, confirmed that the Licensing Authority also withdrew its representation following the agreed amendments. The committee was provided with the details of these agreed conditions.

The decision was to grant the licence with the amended conditions.

Confirmation of Minutes

The committee confirmed the minutes of the previous meetings held on 27 August 2025 and 23 October 2025. Councillor Yemisi Anifowose, Chair of the committee, sought agreement from the members, Councillor Malik-Smith and Councillor Owls, who both confirmed their agreement.