The Licensing Sub-Committee of Wandsworth Council was scheduled to consider a review of the premises licence for The Angel Public House. The meeting's agenda included the appointment of a chair, apologies, and declarations of interest, followed by the main item concerning the pub.

Review of The Angel Public House Licence

The primary focus of the meeting was a scheduled review of the premises licence for The Angel Public House, located at 11 Roehampton High Street, London, SW15 4HL. This review was initiated by PC Belinda Loizou of the Metropolitan Police.

The report pack indicated that the Metropolitan Police requested the review on the grounds that the premises licence holder had allegedly failed to uphold the licensing objective of the prevention of crime and disorder. Specific concerns cited included high levels of crime linked to the premises, such as serious incidents of violence, disorder, and anti-social behaviour. Reports also mentioned large-scale public fights, assaults on police officers, and the presence of intimidating groups engaging in nitrous oxide use and suspected drug activity.

The premises has been licensed since 2005 and was transferred to the current licence holder, Punch Partnerships (PML) Limited, in 2021. The licence permits the sale of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises, as well as regulated entertainment including films, live music, recorded music, performance of dance, and late-night refreshment.

The report detailed that the application for review was advertised between 19 February 2026 and 18 March 2026. While no comments were received from responsible authorities, ten representations were made by other persons in support of the review. These representations, along with the application and relevant documents, were made available to the Sub-Committee.

The Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider the review in light of the Statutory Guidance, the Council's Statement of Licensing Policy, and the need to promote the four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder; public safety; the prevention of public nuisance; and the protection of children from harm. The report outlined potential steps the Sub-Committee could take, ranging from taking no further action to issuing a warning, modifying licence conditions, excluding licensable activities, removing the designated premises supervisor, suspending the licence for up to three months, or revoking the licence entirely.

The report pack included representations from various individuals and organisations, including Zoe Dale, Simon Porter, Ali Ahmed, Grace Yeung, Arthur Johnson, David McConnon, Fay Haggar, Cathy Pierce, Matthew Pritchard, and Fleur Anderson MP, Graeme Henderson (Councillor for Roehampton), and Matthew Tiller (Councillor for Roehampton). These representations largely echoed the concerns raised by the Metropolitan Police, detailing issues such as drug dealing, violence, noise, anti-social behaviour, and intimidation affecting residents and businesses in the Roehampton area. Some representations highlighted specific incidents, such as trespass onto private property, damage to fences, and the presence of individuals using nitrous oxide. Concerns were also raised about the proximity of these issues to local schools and vulnerable residents.

The report pack also contained the current premises licence details for The Angel Public House, outlining its opening hours and permitted licensable activities, as well as annexes detailing mandatory conditions under the Licensing Act 2003, conditions consistent with the operating schedule, and conditions attached after a hearing.