The Licensing Panel C of Camden Council is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 25 June 2026. The primary focus of this meeting will be a review of the premises licence for The Camden, located at 61-65 Crowndale Road, NW1 1TN. This review has been initiated by the Metropolitan Police due to alleged breaches of licence conditions.

Review of The Camden Premises Licence

The meeting is scheduled to consider an application for a review of the premises licence for The Camden, situated at 61-65 Crowndale Road, London, NW1 1TN. This review has been requested by the Metropolitan Police, citing concerns over alleged breaches of licence conditions and a failure to uphold the licensing objectives of preventing crime and disorder, ensuring public safety, and preventing public nuisance.

The report pack details a history of alleged breaches dating back to May 2025, following a previous review of the venue. These alleged breaches include issues with security staffing levels, the provision of communication systems for door supervisors, the maintenance of SIA badge copies, and the requirement to call the police to incidents of disorder. The Metropolitan Police's application for review highlights a consistent pattern of non-compliance and a lack of constructive engagement from the venue's management.

The report pack also includes representations from the Licensing Authority and a local resident group, Friends of Oakley Square. These representations echo the concerns raised by the police, detailing ongoing issues with noise, anti-social behaviour, and littering attributed to patrons of The Camden. Residents have reported disturbances from loud music and patrons congregating outside the venue late into the night and early morning.

The Licensing Panel will consider the evidence presented and has several options available to them, including allowing the licence to continue as is, modifying licence conditions, excluding licensable activities, removing the designated premises supervisor, suspending the licence for up to three months, or revoking the licence entirely. The report pack outlines the current licence conditions and proposes a revised set of conditions from the Metropolitan Police, alongside a reduction in operating hours.

The meeting will also address procedural matters, including the election of a Chair, guidance on remote meetings, apologies, and declarations of interest. The minutes of the previous meeting held on 23 April 2026 are also scheduled for approval.