The Licensing Sub-Committee of Lambeth Council met on Thursday 3 September 2026 to consider three licensing applications. The committee granted a new premises licence for Amazon's distribution hub on Hamilton Road, with conditions, and granted a new premises licence for Mimosa on Clapham High Street, also with conditions. The application to vary the licence for Supercute Brewhouse was deferred for five working days to allow for further reflection.

Amazon - Unit 1-3, 160 Hamilton Road, Norwood

The committee granted a new premises licence to Amazon UK Services Ltd for a distribution hub at 160 Hamilton Road, Norwood. The application sought permission for the off-sale of alcohol between 7 am and 1 am, seven days a week, with the premises operating 24 hours a day.

During the consultation period, Amazon agreed to several licensing conditions with the licensing authority, including warnings on the digital platform about age verification, alcohol only being delivered to a premises address, all off-sales being in sealed containers, and evidence of refused deliveries being available for inspection.

Despite agreeing to these conditions, the application received 29 representations from local residents objecting on grounds of public nuisance, crime and disorder, public safety, and protection of children from harm. Key concerns included the narrowness and congestion of Hamilton Road, potential for increased traffic, noise, emissions, and obstruction of emergency vehicle access. Residents also raised concerns about the potential for loitering, litter, and the impact on vulnerable residents in nearby sheltered accommodation.

Amazon's representative, David Roberts, explained that the premises would function as a local distribution hub for their Amazon Now quick convenience service, aiming for deliveries within 30 minutes. He stressed that there would be no public access to the premises, and deliveries would be made by e-bikes. He also detailed the robust age verification processes in place for alcohol deliveries, including checks at the point of delivery.

The committee granted the licence with two conditions: the removal of off-sales from the licence, and the implementation of a named contact with a phone number for residents to raise concerns.

Mimosa - 62-64 Clapham High Street

The committee granted a new premises licence to Rooftop Sixtyfour Ltd for Mimosa, located at 62-64 Clapham High Street, London SW4 7UL. The application sought permission for films, live and recorded music, performances of dance, late-night refreshment, and the supply of alcohol for both on and off-premises consumption until 3 am, Monday to Sunday.

The applicant agreed to conditions proposed by the Environmental Health Noise Team and the Police, including SIA security staff on duty, CCTV, incident and refusal logs, staff training, a Challenge 25 policy, and noise limitation devices.

However, the Licensing Authority submitted a representation, concerned that the requested hours significantly exceeded those recommended in Lambeth's Statement of Licensing Policy¹ for a district centre, potentially increasing public nuisance. Ward Councillor Linda Bray also objected, citing concerns about anti-social behaviour and crime in the area, particularly after midnight, and the lack of conditions regarding food provision or external area management. Two local residents also raised objections regarding noise, public nuisance, and the potential for violence and litter.

The applicant's representative, Michael Watson, argued that the application was an enhancement to the current licensing situation, consolidating two existing licences into one clearer regime. He highlighted the enhanced conditions, particularly the minimum of five door supervisors on Friday and Saturday nights.

After deliberation, the committee decided to grant the application with several conditions. These included the removal of off-sales from the licence, the restriction of outside tables and chairs to 11 pm, and no drinks to be taken outside after 11 pm. The surrender of the two old licences from the previous buildings was also a condition.

Supercute (LDN) Ltd, Supercute Brewhouse - Ground Floor Unit 1, Shakespeare Business Centre, Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8RR

The committee considered an application to vary the existing premises licence for Supercute Brewhouse, located at Ground Floor Unit 1, Shakespeare Business Centre, Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8RR. The application sought to extend hours for various licensable activities, authorise off-sales of alcohol, extend the licensed area to include part of the external courtyard, remove Condition 27 of the existing licence, and amend opening hours.

The application received 16 representations from local residents, with two in support and 14 against. Objectors raised concerns about public nuisance due to noise from the courtyard, public safety risks, and potential harm to the community's character. Supporters highlighted the venue's role in community engagement and its support for local independent businesses.

The applicant, Hammant Patel Villa, explained that Supercute is a microbrewery and artisanal taproom, and the proposed variations were crucial for its economic survival. He argued that the courtyard use would replace unsupervised public drinking with a managed environment and that the venue was a beacon of safety in the area. He also stressed the importance of aligning with London's Night-Time Economy Strategy.

Residents, including those from King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, strongly objected to the use of the courtyard, citing acoustic issues, potential noise disturbance, and the impact on a healthcare facility. They also raised concerns about the removal of Condition 27, which currently restricts courtyard use.

After extensive deliberation, the committee decided to defer the decision for five working days to allow for further reflection. The meeting concluded with the Chair thanking all attendees for their representations.