The Licensing Sub-Committee of Hammersmith and Fulham Council was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for 2 Vanston Place, London, SW6 1AY. The meeting's agenda also included standard procedural items.

2 Vanston Place, London, SW6 1AY

The primary item scheduled for discussion was an application for a new premises licence for 2 Vanston Place, London, SW6 1AY, submitted by Mr Mohamed Abdelghany Gabr ElMansoury. The application sought to permit the provision of late-night refreshment from Monday to Thursday between 23:00 and 00:00, and on Fridays and Saturdays from 23:00 to 01:00, with Sundays from 23:00 to 00:00. The premises would be open to the public during these extended hours, which are later than the current operating hours for the supply of alcohol at the premises.

The report pack indicated that the Licensing Authority had received 18 representations objecting to the application, primarily from local residents and residential groups. These objections raised concerns related to the potential for increased noise, litter, anti-social behaviour, and crime, particularly given the premises' location in a mixed-use area with a significant residential presence.

The applicant and the Metropolitan Police had reportedly agreed on further conditions and a reduction in the requested hours, which were then reflected in the application. The police no longer had an outstanding representation based on these revised terms.

The report pack also detailed the premises' enforcement history, which included a noise complaint in May 2021 regarding a DJ on the terrace, a licensing risk assessment in April 2023 that identified missing signage and incomplete records, and a complaint in June 2025 concerning shisha smoking, loud music, and customer behaviour on the roof terrace.

The committee was to consider the application in light of the Hammersmith & Fulham Statement of Licensing Policy (SLP), which outlines the council's approach to supporting the licensed sector while ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for residents. The policy details considerations for preventing crime and disorder, ensuring public safety, preventing public nuisance, and protecting children from harm. Specific policies were referenced regarding extended hours, cumulative impact, delivery services, and the prevention of nuisance and anti-social behaviour.

The report pack included appendices containing the application form, the existing premises licence for 2 Vanston Place, a map of neighbouring premises, copies of the representations received, and the police's agreed conditions.

Supplementary information was also provided regarding additional information from objectors, focusing on the licensing history of the premises, particularly concerning the use of the first-floor external terrace, and planning conditions that may affect the application. This included details about previous licences held by Mr Signorello Lodico and the company Fouberts Ice Cream Limited, as well as planning conditions related to operating hours, noise, deliveries, and the use of outdoor spaces. Concerns were also raised about potential illegal shisha activities and the erection of a pergola on the roof terrace.