The Licensing Sub-Committee (3) of Westminster Council was scheduled to consider a variation to a premises licence for Sushi Samba in Covent Garden. The committee was also due to receive declarations of interest from members.

Licensing Application for Sushi Samba

The committee was scheduled to consider a premises licence variation application for Sushi Samba, located at 35 The Market, Covent Garden, London WC2. The application, with the reference number 20/09541/LIP V, falls within the St James's West End ward and is situated in a Cumulative Impact Area¹.

In considering this application, the Sub-Committee was advised to have regard to the City of Westminster Statement of Licensing Policy, which was effective from 7th January 2016. This policy outlines the core hours during which customers are permitted to be on licensed premises for various licensable activities, including the supply of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises, as well as other licensable activities. The agenda also noted that the committee should consider guidance issued by the Secretary of State under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003, with the most recent version published in April 2018.