The Licensing Sub Committee of Tower Hamlets Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 16 June 2026 to consider applications for new premises licences. The committee will review applications for two establishments: Greens n Grains at 37 Brick Lane and PFC Watney Market at 273 Commercial Road.

Application for a New Premises Licence for Greens n Grains, 37 Brick Lane, London E1 6PU

The committee is scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Greens n Grains, located at 37 Brick Lane, London E1 6PU. The applicant, Oriental Cuisine Ltd, is seeking authorisation for the provision of late-night refreshment indoors from 23:00 to 05:00 hours seven days a week. The premises would be open to the public until 22:00 hours, with late-night refreshment provided solely via online delivery platforms.

Representations have been received from the Environmental Protection team and the Licensing Authority, both objecting to the application. A key concern is the premises' location within the Brick Lane Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ)¹ and the proposed hours exceeding the council's framework hours². The objectors highlight potential noise disturbance from patrons, delivery drivers, and idling vehicles, particularly affecting residents living above the premises. The Environmental Protection team notes that the applicant has not provided sufficient detail on how noise and nuisance will be controlled, especially given the CIZ designation. The Licensing Authority also points out that the proposed hours extend significantly beyond the council's framework hours, and the applicant has not demonstrated how the application would avoid negatively impacting the licensing objectives.

Application for a New Premises Licence for PFC Watney Market, 273 Commercial Road, London E1 2PS

The committee is also scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for PFC Watney Market, located at 273 Commercial Road, London E1 2PS. The applicant, Mohammed Afruz Miah, describes the premises as a restaurant selling hot food and drinks, with no alcohol. The application seeks authorisation for the provision of late-night refreshment indoors from 23:00 to 04:00 hours seven days a week, with the premises open to the public during these hours.

Representations have been received from Environmental Protection and the Licensing Authority. The Environmental Protection team objects to the proposed hours, which significantly exceed the council's framework hours and the current licence hours for the premises. Concerns are raised about potential noise disturbance to nearby residential properties, particularly from patrons accessing and leaving the premises late at night. The Licensing Authority, while noting the absence of recorded complaints against the current licence, also objects to the extended hours, proposing a reduction to 01:00 hours on Sundays to Wednesdays and 02:30 hours on Thursdays to Saturdays. They have also proposed several conditions related to CCTV, incident logging, and queue management to mitigate potential issues.

The committee will also note the existing licence for PFC Watney Market, which authorises late-night refreshment until midnight on Sundays to Wednesdays and 01:00 hours on Thursdays to Saturdays. The applicant has applied for a new licence rather than a variation, and the Licensing Authority has advised that the current licence should be surrendered if the new application is granted.