Grant of premises licence: Mez Lounge, 627-629 Lea Bridge Road, E10 6AJ
July 9, 2026 Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee (Committee) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee granted the premises licence for Mez Lounge, 627-629 Lea Bridge Road, E10 6AJ, in part, on 09/07/2026. Additional conditions were agreed, including a noise limiter for amplified music systems and a restriction on the use of the rear garden area after 22:00 hours daily.
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Full council record
Decision
The Sub-Committee considered the application and determined the to GRANT the application IN PART with additional conditions to grant the premises licence.
For clarity:
Supply of alcohol (on-premises)
Sunday – Thursday – 11:00 -23:00
Friday – Saturday - 11:00 – 00:00
Performance of Live Music/Recorded music/Late night refreshment/Performance of Dance
Friday – Saturday - 23:00 – 00:00
Opening Times:
Sunday – Thursday – 11:00 – 23:30
Friday – Saturday - 11:00 – 00:30
Non-standard timings
11:00 – 02:00
The sub-committee agreed the following conditions
- Noise limiter – All amplified music systems shall be controlled by the use of a noise limiter to prevent nuisance to nearby noise-sensitive premises. The noise limiter shall be installed, set, and sealed to the satisfaction of authorised officers and thereafter maintained for the duration of its use at the premises
- Use of Rear Garden Area – The outside/garden area to the rear to the rear of the premises shall not be used after 22:00 hours daily.
The Sub-Committee therefore considers this decision to be appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives.
In accordance with the provisions contained within Schedule 5 to the Licensing Act 2003, the relevant parties have the right of appeal against the decision of the Sub-Committee to Thames Magistrates Court, 58 Bow Road, London E3 4DJ, such an appeal to be made within twenty-one days of notification of this decision.
A written letter outlining the decision and reasons will be sent to all parties within 5 working days.
Related Meeting
Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee - Thursday, 9 July 2026 - 10.00 am on July 9, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Lead officer | Rob Manning |