The Licensing Sub-Committee of Enfield Council met on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, to consider applications for premises licences. The committee resolved to refuse the application to revoke the premises licence for Illyrian Grill House and also resolved to refuse the application for variation of the premises licence for Avenue Club 2.

Illyrian Grill House, 55-57 Green Lanes, London, N13 4TD

The Sub-Committee considered an application to revoke the premises licence for Illyrian Grill House, brought by Immigration Enforcement following an inspection in May 2025 which identified four individuals working illegally. The Home Office representative stated that a civil penalty of £40,000 had been paid by the licence holder. The Licensing Authority also supported the revocation, citing breaches identified during a July 2026 inspection, including issues with anti-loitering notices, CCTV operation, staff training, and immigration-related licence conditions.

However, a representative for Illyrian Grill House argued that the review should be dismissed as the committee's role was to assess current risks, not punish past events. They contended that the May 2025 incident was historical, no further intelligence of illegal working had been received, and that the July 2026 inspection related to record-keeping rather than illegal working itself. They also highlighted that neither the Metropolitan Police nor Environmental Health had raised objections. Numerous representations from customers, local residents, and members of the Albanian community were submitted in support of the premises, describing it as a family-oriented restaurant, a safe and welcoming environment, and a culturally significant venue.

After deliberation, the Licensing Sub-Committee RESOLVED that the application to revoke the licence be REFUSED. The Chair stated that while they were concerned about future compliance, they noted that the police had not raised objections regarding crime and disorder, and that no intelligence regarding illegal working had been received since May 2025. They also acknowledged that the premises licence holder had updated its processes and training, and had signed up to the Mayor of London's Night Safety Charter. The committee felt that the licensing objectives were being promoted at that time and decided to give the licence holder an opportunity to comply with existing conditions.

Avenue Club 2, 4 Green Lanes, London, N13 6JT

The Sub-Committee considered an application to vary the premises licence for Avenue Club 2, which sought to significantly extend the permitted hours for opening, the sale of alcohol, and regulated entertainment, as well as seeking approval for a revised premises layout. The application proposed extending hours until 04:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, with alcohol sales and entertainment continuing until 03:30.

The Metropolitan Police objected to the application, citing the premises' documented history of non-compliance, previous enforcement action, and concerns that extending hours would undermine the licensing objectives of preventing crime and disorder, public nuisance, and protecting children from harm. They argued that the applicant had not demonstrated a sustained record of implementing management measures effectively.

The Licensing Authority also objected, stating that the application represented a fundamental change from the original restaurant-style operation to a music-led venue with bar facilities. They highlighted a history of complaints from local residents regarding noise, late-night operation, and breaches of licence conditions, including observed operation beyond authorised hours and issues with capacity monitoring. The Licensing Authority also argued that the applicant had failed to demonstrate that the variation would not add to the cumulative impact within the Bowes Cumulative Impact Policy Area.

Four representations were received from local residents, all objecting to the application. Concerns included the potential for increased crime and disorder due to the saturation of late-night and gambling venues in the area, public safety risks associated with extended hours and proposed layout changes, prevention of public nuisance from noise and dispersal, and the protection of children from harm due to increased risk of underage access and exposure to adult entertainment. One resident also raised concerns about the integrity of the application due to inconsistent statements regarding layout changes and the lack of confirmed fire safety and structural approvals.

The applicant's representative argued that the business model centred on themed hospitality and entertainment events, and that the proposed hours were commercially necessary. They stated that recent refurbishment included soundproofing and that staff had undertaken additional training. They also claimed that previous breaches related to misunderstandings about temporary licensing relaxations during the World Cup and that complaints were linked to that period.

After deliberation, the Licensing Sub-Committee RESOLVED that the application for variation be REFUSED. The Chair stated that while they accepted the premises licence holder seemed to have good intentions and was trying to run a business model that worked for the community, they agreed with the police that the applicant had not demonstrated they could comply with existing licence conditions to promote the licensing objectives. The committee also noted the representations from local residents and the fact that the premises were located within a Cumulative Impact Zone, concluding that the applicant had not satisfied them that the proposed variation would not negatively impact the area.