The Licensing Panel E of Camden Council is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 24 September 2026, to consider applications for variations to premises licences. The meeting agenda includes proposals for two businesses, Tesco in Camden Town and Harleys of Hampstead, which involve changes to their alcohol sales hours and operational conditions.

Tesco, 159-161 Camden High Street, London, NW1 7JY

The panel is scheduled to consider an application to vary the premises licence for Tesco, located at 159-161 Camden High Street, London, NW1 7JY. The proposed variation seeks to extend the hours for the supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises from 08:00 to 23:00, Monday to Sunday, and to amend conditions related to CCTV footage assistance and transfer.

The application has attracted several representations opposing the changes. The Police have raised concerns about the potential for increased alcohol-related crime and disorder, public nuisance, and cumulative impact on the Camden Town area, which they describe as a crime hotspot. They argue that extending hours, particularly the early morning start time, would exacerbate existing issues related to street drinking, drug dealing, and vulnerability among certain populations. The Licensing Authority also opposes the extended hours, stating they breach the council's policy on framework hours and could negatively impact the local neighbourhood. Public Health has also submitted a representation, highlighting the proximity of the store to services supporting vulnerable individuals with alcohol-related issues and citing data on increased alcohol-related ambulance callouts in the area. Councillor Patricia Callaghan has also lodged an objection, expressing concerns that the early start time could provoke crime and disorder and lead to noise nuisance for residents.

The report pack for this item can be found at Public reports pack 24th-Sep-2026 19.00 Licensing Panel E.pdf.

Harleys of Hampstead, Oriel Hall, Oriel Place NW3 1QN

The panel is also scheduled to review an application to vary the premises licence for Harleys of Hampstead, located at Oriel Hall, Oriel Place, NW3 1QN. This application seeks to extend the hours for the supply of alcohol for both on and off the premises, from 09:00 to 21:30, Monday to Sunday. The proposed opening hours would also be extended from 09:00 to 22:00 daily.

A representation has been received from Councillor Stephen Stark, who objects to the off-licence aspect of the application. Councillor Stark has also raised concerns about the business operating an open barbecue on the public footpath, which he states is not permitted, and the resulting odours. He notes that the area is primarily residential and includes public garden space used by families and children.

The report pack for this item can be found at Public reports pack 24th-Sep-2026 19.00 Licensing Panel E.pdf.

The meeting agenda, which includes the full list of items to be discussed, is available at Agenda frontsheet 24th-Sep-2026 19.00 Licensing Panel E.pdf.