The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to consider two applications. The first is a new premises licence application for Brickwood Coffee & Bread, which has generated numerous objections from local residents concerned about noise and public nuisance. The second item is an application for the review of the premises licence for Flor De Samba, following an immigration enforcement visit that identified illegal working.

Brickwood Coffee & Bread, 21 Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1HG

The Sub-Committee is scheduled to consider a new premises licence application for Brickwood Coffee & Bread, located at 21 Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1HG. The applicant, JMHG Limited, is seeking permission for the retail sale of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises, and for the provision of late-night refreshment.

The proposed hours for the sale of alcohol are from 10:00 to 23:00 Sunday to Thursday, and 10:00 to 00:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Late-night refreshment is proposed until 23:30 Sunday to Thursday, and until 00:30 on Fridays and Saturdays.

The application has attracted 11 representations from other persons ¹, primarily raising concerns related to public nuisance, crime and disorder, and the protection of children from harm. Specific concerns include potential noise from entertainment and the use of exterior drinking areas, noise from patrons leaving late at night, and increased litter. Residents have also expressed worries about public disorder from increased footfall. The Metropolitan Police have also made representations, initially raising concerns about the operating schedule not adequately addressing the prevention of crime and disorder, but these have since been satisfied by proposed amendments to the operating schedule, including conditions on CCTV and the sale of alcohol.

The report pack outlines various conditions that could be applied to the licence if granted, including those arising from the applicant's operating schedule, such as CCTV requirements, an incident log, a refusals book, and conditions relating to external areas and waste management. It also details mandatory conditions under the Licensing Act 2003². The Sub-Committee will need to consider these conditions in light of the representations received and the promotion of the four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder; public safety; the prevention of public nuisance; and the protection of children from harm.

Flor De Samba, Unit 67, Broadway Market, 29 Tooting High Street, London, SW17 0RJ

The Sub-Committee is also scheduled to consider an application for the review of the premises licence for Flor De Samba, located at Unit 67, Broadway Market, 29 Tooting High Street, London, SW17 0RJ. This review has been initiated by Barbara Vece from the Home Office Immigration Enforcement Licensing Compliance Team (IELCT).

The grounds for the review are that the premises licence holder, Samba BR Ltd, is believed to have failed to uphold the licensing objective of the prevention of crime and disorder, specifically due to the identification of illegal working at the premises following an immigration enforcement visit on 8 August 2025. The IELCT is requesting that the premises licence be revoked.

Background information indicates that the premises licence was transferred to Samba BR Ltd in February 2025. A subsequent change of the company's registered office address was not notified to the licensing authority, which is a breach of Section 33(6) of the Licensing Act 2003. Furthermore, licensing officers were informed that Samba BR Ltd had vacated the market and the unit appeared closed. An application to transfer the premises licence to new operators, trading as Streat Latin Food, has since been received.

The immigration enforcement visit on 8 August 2025 identified one individual working illegally and two individuals who did not have the right to live or work in the UK. Following this, Samba BR Limited was issued with a civil penalty of £40,000 for employing an individual without the right to work, which remains outstanding. The report notes that the Statutory Guidance³ suggests that employing individuals disqualified from work due to their immigration status should be treated particularly seriously, and revocation of the licence should be considered.

The IELCT argues that merely imposing additional conditions or a suspension would be insufficient to deter future instances of employing illegal workers. They are therefore requesting the revocation of the premises licence. No representations have been received from other responsible authorities or other persons regarding this review application.