The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee of Brent Council is scheduled to consider an application for the review of a premises licence for Venue 295. The meeting will also address apologies for absence and any declarations of interest from members.

Review of Premises Licence for Venue 295

The primary item scheduled for discussion is an application for the review of a premises licence for Venue 295, located at 295 Neasden Lane, London NW10 1QR. This review has been initiated by the Metropolitan Police and is being considered under the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003¹.

The grounds for the review are stated as the Prevention of Crime and Disorder . The report pack indicates that representations have been received from the Metropolitan Police and an interested party.

The documents outline the current licensing details for Venue 295, which include permissions for regulated entertainment and late-night refreshment. The licence was transferred to Destiny62 Limited in September 2021, with Mr Haydar Tunc as the Director. However, in October 2025, Mr Tunc applied to remove himself as the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS). A subsequent application to transfer the licence and vary the DPS was submitted in January 2026, naming Ms Meriem Harchi.

The report pack details potential steps the Committee may take, which include modifying, removing, or adding conditions to the licence, excluding certain licensable activities, removing the Designated Premises Supervisor, suspending the licence for up to three months, or revoking the licence entirely.

The Metropolitan Police's application for review cites persistent and serious management failures, repeated breaches of the Licensing Act 2003, and the continued unauthorised operation of licensable activities. Specific concerns raised include the unauthorised sale of alcohol on multiple occasions when no valid DPS was in place, and a failure to notify the Licensing Authority of a change in the registered office address of the premises licence holder. The police are requesting the revocation of the premises licence.

The report pack also includes a representation from an interested party, which raises concerns about the integrity of the licensing process and the suitability of individuals seeking control of the premises, particularly in relation to the consent for the current transfer application potentially being obtained under threat or improper pressure.

The documents also contain the current premises licence for Venue 295, detailing the authorised licensable activities and their permitted hours, as well as applications to transfer the premises licence to Ms Meriem Harchi and to vary the licence to specify her as the Designated Premises Supervisor. The consent of the existing premises licence holder, Destiny62 Limited, for the transfer to Ms Meriem Harchi is also included, signed by Mr Haydar Tunc.