The Licensing Sub-Committee of Haringey Council is scheduled to consider two applications for new premises licences. These applications involve a restaurant and bar and a supermarket, both seeking to sell alcohol and provide late-night refreshment.

Red Carpet Restaurant and Bar Application

The committee will review an application for a new premises licence for the Red Carpet Restaurant and Bar, located at 99 West Green Road, Tottenham, London, N15. The applicant, Janet Nyantakyi, is seeking authorisation for regulated entertainment (recorded music), late-night refreshment, and the sale of alcohol. The proposed hours for these activities extend into the early morning on Fridays and Sundays.

During the application process, representations were received from the Metropolitan Police and the Noise & Nuisance Team. The Metropolitan Police have since withdrawn their representation after conditions were agreed. However, the Noise & Nuisance Team has not reached an agreement. The report pack details the legal considerations for hearings under the Licensing Act 2003¹, including the Secretary of State's Guidance and the National Licensing Policy Framework. It also outlines the council's licensing policy, which aims to uphold the licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm. The report notes that the premises is situated in a terrace of retail units with residential properties above.

The report also highlights the council's commitment to promoting growth and delivering economic benefits, as stated in the Revised Guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003. The National Licensing Policy Framework supports investment in venues and extended consumer choice. The report for this item is available in the Public reports pack 10th Aug 2026 19.00 Licensing Sub Committee.

International Supermarket Application

The committee will also consider an application for a new premises licence for International Supermarket, located at 455-457 High Road, Tottenham, London, N17. The applicant, Ogulcan Imrek, is seeking authorisation for recorded music, late-night refreshment, and the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises. The application proposes 24-hour operation for both late-night refreshment and alcohol sales.

Representations have been received from the Metropolitan Police, the Noise & Nuisance Team, and various businesses and residents in the surrounding area. The Metropolitan Police have withdrawn their representation after conditions were agreed. However, the Noise & Nuisance Team has not agreed to the proposed conditions.

The report for this application also refers to the legal considerations under the Licensing Act 2003 and the council's licensing policy. The Metropolitan Police have raised concerns regarding the applicant, Ogulcan Imrek, citing a previous conviction for possessing controlled drugs with intent to supply. They state that Mr Imrek's rehabilitation period for this offence extends until June 2028 and that they consider him not to be a fit and proper person to hold a licence.

The Public Health team has also made a representation, objecting to the proposed 24-hour availability of alcohol. They highlight concerns about increased alcohol-related harm, public nuisance, and the protection of children, particularly given the area's deprivation indicators and proximity to support services for substance misuse and educational establishments. Public Health recommends amending the alcohol sales commencement time to 09:00 and limiting the terminal hour to midnight.

The Haringey Placemaking team has also objected, citing the area's existing provision of supermarkets and concerns about the congregation of street drinkers. They note that the proposed 24-hour sale of alcohol would facilitate infringements of the Borough-wide Public Space Protection Order² and could adversely affect future funding bids for heritage improvement works in the area. The Placemaking team also points out that the proposed use may contravene lease terms for the premises. The report for this item is also available in the Public reports pack 10th Aug 2026 19.00 Licensing Sub Committee.