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Licensing Sub-Committee (4) - Thursday 26th February, 2026 10.00 am

February 26, 2026 at 10:00 am Licensing Sub-Committee (4) View on council website

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The Licensing Sub-Committee (4) of Westminster Council was scheduled to consider several applications for premises licence variations. These applications involved changes to the operating conditions for four different venues across the city.

THIRST, 53 Greek Street, London, W1D 3AW

The committee was scheduled to review a premises licence variation application for THIRST, located at 53 Greek Street, London, W1D 3AW. This venue is situated in the West End ward.

Golden Lion Public House, 51 Dean Street, London, W1D 5BH

A premises licence variation application for the Golden Lion Public House, at 51 Dean Street, London, W1D 5BH, was also scheduled for consideration. This establishment is also located within the West End ward.

House Party, 61 Poland Street, London, W1F 7NU

The committee was set to examine a premises licence variation application for House Party, located at 61 Poland Street, London, W1F 7NU. This venue is also in the West End ward.

Purl London, Basement, 50-54 Blandford Street, London, W1U 7HX

Finally, a premises licence variation application for Purl London, situated in the basement of 50-54 Blandford Street, London, W1U 7HX, was on the agenda. This venue falls within the Marylebone ward.

The committee was reminded that in considering these applications, it was required to have regard to the City of Westminster's Statement of Licensing Policy, effective from October 2021, and guidance issued by the Secretary of State under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 20031. The agenda also outlined the core hours during which customers are permitted to be on licensed premises, as defined by the council's policy, which vary depending on the type of venue.


  1. The Licensing Act 2003 is the primary legislation governing the sale of alcohol and the provision of regulated entertainment in England and Wales. Section 182 of the Act requires the Secretary of State to issue guidance to licensing authorities, which must be considered when making licensing decisions. 

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Angela Piddock
Councillor Angela Piddock Labour • Westbourne
Profile image for Councillor Hamza Taouzzale
Councillor Hamza Taouzzale Labour • Queen's Park
Profile image for Councillor Louise Hyams
Councillor Louise Hyams Conservative • St James's

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 26th-Feb-2026 10.00 Licensing Sub-Committee 4.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 26th-Feb-2026 10.00 Licensing Sub-Committee 4.pdf

Additional Documents

Thirst Report Website.pdf
LSC Report - Golden Lion_Redacted.pdf
House Party Report Public.pdf
Purl WEBSITE.pdf