The Licensing Panel A of Camden Council met on Thursday 04 June 2026 to consider applications for new premises licences. The panel was scheduled to discuss applications for No.7 Lounge at 7 Percy Street and Popeyes at Unit 6, 6-17 Tottenham Court Road.

No.7 Lounge, 7 Percy Street, London, W1T 1DH

The panel was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for No.7 Lounge , described as a private members' entertainment venue located at 7 Percy Street, London, W1T 1DH. The application sought permission for the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises, live and recorded music, late-night refreshments, and general opening hours extending into the early hours of the morning.

Representations opposing the application were received from the Police, Environmental Health, the Licensing Authority, a resident group, and a local resident. Concerns raised included potential public nuisance, crime and disorder, and public safety issues. The Police noted observations during a visit to the premises that suggested ongoing gambling activities and the sale of shisha in an enclosed environment without adequate ventilation, despite the premises not holding a licence. Environmental Health also raised concerns about potential noise disturbance to nearby residential properties, particularly those in Percy Mews. The Charlotte Street Association objected to the proposed hours, arguing they were well beyond Camden's framework hours and the hours stipulated in the premises' planning permission. They also raised concerns about noise, waste, and the potential for patrons to congregate outside the venue.

The applicant's operating schedule included conditions aimed at promoting the licensing objectives, such as CCTV coverage, an incident log, staff training, and a dispersal policy. The applicant also proposed to restrict the smoking area to a maximum of five patrons at any one time and to ensure customers did not take drinks outside.

Popeyes, Unit 6, 6-17 Tottenham Court Road, W1T 1BG

The panel was also scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Popeyes , a restaurant, takeaway, and delivery service located at Unit 6, 6-17 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 1BG. The application sought permission for late-night refreshments between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am, with the premises open to the public from 7:00 am to 2:00 am daily.

A significant number of representations opposing the application were received from the Licensing Authority, Environmental Health, the Charlotte Street Association, and nine local residents. Key concerns focused on the proposed late operating hours, extending beyond Camden's framework hours for late-night refreshment venues. Residents and the Charlotte Street Association expressed worries about increased public nuisance, including noise from patrons, delivery drivers, litter, and loitering, particularly in the early morning hours. The Police initially made a representation citing concerns about the potential for increased late-night activity and its impact on crime and disorder, but later withdrew this after agreeing on specific conditions with the applicant. Environmental Health also raised concerns about noise, odour from kitchen plant, and waste management.

The applicant proposed conditions aimed at mitigating these concerns, including CCTV, an incident log, staff training on WAVE and Ask Angela policies, and restrictions on deliveries between 2:00 am and 5:00 am. The Police recommended conditions including the restriction of deliveries between 2:00 am and 5:00 am, the employment of SIA-registered door supervisors on Friday and Saturday nights, and a requirement for police to be called to incidents of violence or disorder. The Charlotte Street Association and various residents also proposed additional conditions related to waste disposal, smoking areas, and courier management.

The agenda also included procedural items such as the election of a chair, guidance on remote meetings, and noting terms of reference.