The Licensing Sub Committee D of Islington Council met on Tuesday 7 July 2026. The committee confirmed the non-exempt minutes of the previous meeting held on 28 April 2026.

New Premises Licence for Rheidol Rooms

The committee considered an application for a new premises licence for Rheidol Rooms, located at 16 Rheidol Terrace, London, N1 8NS. The licence would permit the sale of alcohol and the playing of live and recorded music. Representations were received from five local residents concerning public nuisance, cumulative impact, suitability of the premises, and protection of children. The applicant proposed measures including a noise limiter, CCTV, staff training, and a Challenge 25 policy. The Metropolitan Police and the Noise Team withdrew their objections after conditions were agreed. The committee noted that the premises is primarily a café and that entertainment is a small part of its operation. The outcome of this application was not detailed in the provided evidence.

Premises Licence Variation for Shell Service Station, Upper Street

The committee considered a variation to the premises licence for the Shell Service Station at 276 Upper Street, London, N1 2TZ. The application sought to extend off-sales of alcohol to 24 hours a day. The Licensing Authority and local residents objected, citing concerns about public nuisance, crime and disorder, and the premises' location within the Angel and Upper Street Cumulative Impact Area. Residents reported ongoing issues with anti-social behaviour, noise from deliveries, littering, and loitering. The applicant's representative argued that the premises was not a destination venue for alcohol and that sales would be ancillary to convenience shopping. The outcome of this application was not detailed in the provided evidence.

Premises Licence Review for Retail 24, Goswell Road

The committee considered the premises licence for Retail 24, located at 192 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 4DT. The review was initiated by the Metropolitan Police following evidence of the premises staff accepting stolen goods in exchange for alcohol and cash. A subsequent multi-agency compliance visit found breaches of nine licence conditions, and Trading Standards seized approximately 150 prohibited disposable vapes. Further evidence emerged of organised purchasing of stolen goods at significantly below wholesale prices. The Police stated that confidence could not be restored in the premises' ability to operate lawfully. The Licensing Authority supported the revocation, citing deficient management standards and a disregard for previous advice. Trading Standards also supported the revocation due to the serious matters detailed by the police. The outcome of this application was not detailed in the provided evidence.

Minutes of Previous Meeting Confirmed

The non-exempt minutes of the previous meeting held on 28 April 2026 were confirmed as a correct record.