The Licensing Sub-Committee of Enfield Council met on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, to consider applications for variations to premises licences. The committee resolved to refuse the late-night refreshment element of an application for Meat Et Doner Restaurant, while granting the amended premises plan and amendments to licence conditions. The committee considered an application for a new premises licence for Dan's Bar and an application for a premises licence for Union Bar & Restaurant, citing concerns about cumulative impact and previous non-compliance.

Meat Et Doner Restaurant, 95-97 Chase Side, Southgate, N14 5BU

The Licensing Sub-Committee considered an application to vary the premises licence for Meat Et Doner Restaurant. The requested variations included the removal of a condition preventing the extension of the premises from being used for licensable activity, and the authorisation of late-night refreshments on Fridays and Saturdays between 11:00 PM and midnight.

The premises is located within the Southgate Cumulative Impact Zone, an area identified as having existing concerns relating to crime and disorder, public nuisance, and public safety. This means there is a presumption against granting new licences or variations that could exacerbate these issues, and applicants must demonstrate that their proposals will not add to the cumulative impact.

The Licensing Authority objected to the application, citing a history of non-compliance with existing licence conditions. Senior Licensing Enforcement Officer Hakema Lasmi highlighted issues such as a lack of CCTV signage, incomplete staff training records, no incident log, and breaches related to noise and litter disposal. While some of these issues had been rectified by the time of the meeting, concerns remained about the premises' operational maturity and ability to control customers and adhere to licensing conditions. The Licensing Authority indicated that they would be satisfied with a future application for late-night refreshments if no further non-compliance issues arose over a six-month period.

Local residents also submitted representations expressing concerns about noise from customers and music, particularly from the rear extension, and the disposal of glass bottles and refuse late at night. They also raised issues regarding outdoor seating being placed without a licence and customers smoking and congregating at the rear of the premises.

The applicant argued that previous noise complaints were related to other businesses or contractors and that new contracts and revised waste disposal procedures would address these issues. They stated that all identified breaches had been rectified by the most recent inspection on 24 July 2026 and that the business was committed to maintaining good community relations. The applicant also confirmed that the premises was signed up to the Night Charter and Ask Angela.

The Sub-Committee resolved to refuse the variation insofar as it related to the provision of late-night refreshment. However, the remaining elements of the application, relating to the amended premises plan and amendments to licence conditions, were granted. The committee stated that a future application for late-night refreshment might be strengthened by a sustained period of compliance with existing licence conditions and the absence of substantiated complaints.

Dan's Bar, 84 Aldermans Hill, London, N13 4PP

The Licensing Sub-Committee considered an application for a new premises licence for Dan's Bar. The premises is located within the Palmers Green Cumulative Impact Zone. The applicant, Mr. Arjan Sala, proposed to operate the venue as a local bar.

Concerns were raised by councillors and residents regarding potential noise from customers arriving and leaving, parking issues, and the premises' potential to add to the existing cumulative impact in the area. Councillor Doug Taylor, representing local residents, highlighted that the area already had a significant number of licensed premises and that the applicant had not sufficiently demonstrated how they would control issues that could lead to a breach of licensing objectives.

Mr. Sala stated his intention to run a local posh bar and that he had experience running a previous bar without issues. However, he appeared unsure about the implications of the cumulative impact zone. The committee noted that the applicant had agreed to amendments to proposed hours and conditions following discussions with licensing enforcement. The committee considered the application for a new premises licence.

Union Bar & Restaurant, 56 Aldermans Hill, London, N13 4PP

The Licensing Sub-Committee considered an application for a premises licence for Union Bar & Restaurant. The premises had a previous licence that was revoked in February 2026 due to uncontrolled smoking, loud noise, and operating after hours. The applicant, Ms. Elsa Budani, had been a director of the venue with the previous licence.

The premises is also situated within the Palmers Green Cumulative Impact Zone. Objectors, including Councillor Doug Taylor and the Green Lanes Business Association, expressed concerns about the venue's history of violations and the potential for the new licence to contribute to existing issues of crime and disorder, anti-social behaviour, and public nuisance.

The applicant's representative, Mr. Stewart Gibson, emphasised that Ms. Budani had been a silent partner in the previous venture and not directly responsible for the breaches, although she acknowledged she should have been more responsible. He highlighted that the police and licensing authority had not raised objections, suggesting confidence in the applicant. Conditions were agreed, including that the previous partner responsible for breaches would not be allowed to work at the venue, and that alcohol sales would be ancillary to food. The proposed floor plan included amendments for a more family-oriented business with a children's play area.

However, concerns were raised about the supervision and safeguarding arrangements for the proposed children's play area, with insufficient information provided. The committee also noted the applicant's understanding of the Night Charter and management of key licensing responsibilities, including the prevention of customers smoking and congregating outside.

Ultimately, the committee was not satisfied that the applicant had demonstrated that the grant of the licence would not add to the cumulative impact in the zone or that adequate measures would be in place to promote the licensing objectives, particularly the protection of children from harm. The committee considered the application for a premises licence.