The Licensing Sub-Committee of Hammersmith and Fulham Council met on Thursday 02 July 2026 to consider four Temporary Event Notices (TENs) submitted by IMUSIX LTD for events scheduled on consecutive weekends in July. The committee decided to issue a counter notice for all four applications, meaning the events are not authorised to proceed. This decision was made due to objections from the Environmental Protection Team, citing a history of noise nuisance and breaches of a noise abatement notice at the premises.

Temporary Event Notices for IMUSIX LTD Rejected

The Licensing Sub-Committee considered four Temporary Event Notices (TENs) submitted by IMUSIX LTD for events planned on 4-5 July, 11-12 July, 18-19 July, and 25-26 July 2026. These notices sought authorisation for the sale of alcohol, provision of late-night refreshment, and regulated entertainment at the premises located at Ground Floor, 10 North End Crescent, London, W14 8TQ.

An objection was lodged by the Environmental Protection Team, represented by Noise and Nuisance Investigator Okechukwu Gwam. Mr Gwam detailed a history of noise complaints and breaches of a noise abatement notice served on IMUSIX LTD on 15 February 2026. He stated that the notice had been breached on three occasions: 08 March, 22 March, and 25 April 2026, with officers witnessing noise levels that constituted a statutory nuisance. Mr Gwam expressed a lack of confidence that the premises could operate without causing further disturbance to nearby residents, particularly given the requested late operating hours extending to 01:30.

Ziya Merton, a licensing consultant for the applicant, argued that significant investment, exceeding £10,000, had been made in soundproofing works to address previous issues. He stated that the applicant had sought to engage with the responsible authorities and invited the Noise and Nuisance Team to inspect the completed works. Mr Merton suggested that the TENs provided an opportunity for the applicant to demonstrate the effectiveness of these improvements.

Despite the applicant's assurances and investment in soundproofing, the committee, after considering all submissions and having regard to the relevant legislation, the Secretary of State's Guidance, and the Authority's Statement of Licensing Policy, decided to issue a counter notice under section 105 of the Licensing Act 2003 for each of the four applications. This means that the licensable activities described in the TENs are not authorised and may not take place. The committee noted that the applicant or any person who made a relevant representation is entitled to appeal this decision to the magistrates' court within 21 days.

The committee members present were Councillor Mercy Umeh (Chair), Councillor Wesley Harcourt, and Councillor Dominic Stanton. The meeting was also attended by Charles Francis (Clerk) and Gerta Kodhelaj (Legal Advisor).