The Licensing Sub-Committee (2) of Westminster Council met on Wednesday 07 February 2024 to determine two licensing applications. The committee granted a new premises licence for Naroon Counter, with modified hours and conditions, and noted that an application for PJs Pizza was withdrawn by the applicant.

Naroon Counter, Basement and Ground Floor, 63 Great Titchfield Street, W1W 7PR

The committee considered an application for a new premises licence for Naroon Counter, a restaurant located at 63 Great Titchfield Street. The applicant, Mojereh 63 Gts Ltd, sought to operate as a restaurant serving meals from breakfast through to late evening. Representations were received from the Environmental Health Service and 14 interested parties, primarily concerning public nuisance and crime and disorder due to the proposed extended hours.

Following discussions and consideration of the City of Westminster's Statement of Licensing Policy, particularly policies HRS1 and RNT1, the Sub-Committee decided to grant the premises licence. The decision was made with modifications to the requested hours, aligning them more closely with Westminster's Core Hours Policy HRS1. Specifically, the committee granted permission for:

• Recorded Music (Indoors): Monday to Thursday 23:00 to 23:30, Friday to Saturday 23:00 to 00:00.
• Late Night Refreshment (Indoors and Outdoors): Monday to Thursday 23:00 to 23:30, Friday to Saturday 23:00 to 00:00.
• Sale by Retail of Alcohol (On and Off the Premises): Monday to Thursday 09:00 to 23:30, Friday to Saturday 09:00 to 00:00, Sunday 09:00 to 22:30. Seasonal variations apply for Sundays preceding bank holidays.
• Opening Hours of the Premises: Monday to Thursday: 09:00 to 23:30, Friday to Saturday: 09:00 to 00:00, Sunday 09:00 to 22:30. Seasonal variations apply for Sundays preceding bank holidays.

The committee imposed a number of conditions on the licence, agreed with the applicant and the Environmental Health Service, to promote the licensing objectives. These include requirements for CCTV, an incident log, staff training, a dispersal policy, restrictions on deliveries and waste collections, and the supply of alcohol only to persons seated and taking a substantial table meal. The committee noted that the applicant had engaged well with residents and the Environmental Health Service, and that planning matters regarding kitchen extraction were being handled separately.

PJs Pizza, Basement and Ground Floor, 358 Harrow Road, W9 2HT

An application to vary the premises licence for PJs Pizza, located at 358 Harrow Road, was withdrawn by the applicant before the hearing. The application sought to extend hours for late night refreshment and opening hours, and to modify existing conditions related to delivery services.

The meeting concluded at 10:55 am.