Cllr Toby Benton

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 20th November, 2024 6.30 pm

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 11th November, 2024 6.30 pm

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 27th February, 2024 10.00 am

The Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Sub-Committee met to discuss a proposal from the Roof Gardens and Babylon Restaurant, located on the sixth to eighth floor, 99 Kensington High Street, to amend their application for a premises licence. The main points of discussion were whether to attach a temporary condition to the licence, and proposed amendments to existing conditions, as detailed in Annex B of the meeting agenda. After hearing from the applicant, residents, and environmental health representatives, the committee retired to make a decision, which will be communicated in writing within five working days.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday, 8th February, 2024 10.00 am

The Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss proposed amendments to the premises licence for the Roof Gardens and Babylon Restaurant, focusing on a time-limited condition for licensable hours and several other operational conditions. The primary concerns revolved around balancing the business's operational needs with the potential for public nuisance to nearby residents, particularly those in Kensington Square. A decision on the application was deferred, with the committee aiming to notify all parties in writing within five working days.