The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to consider an application to vary a premises licence for Meat Et Doner Restaurant in Southgate. The committee will also review the minutes from previous meetings.

Meat Et Doner Restaurant, Southgate

The main item for discussion is an application to vary the premises licence for Meat Et Doner Restaurant, located at 95-97 Chase Side, Southgate, N14 5BU. The application, submitted by the Premises Licence Holder, Resul Dogan, seeks approval for an amended premises plan, the removal of a condition that prevents extensions from being used for licensable activity, and authorisation for Late Night Refreshment on Fridays and Saturdays between 11:00 pm and midnight.

The report pack indicates that the premises is situated within the Southgate Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ). This means that applications within this area are subject to a policy that presumes against granting new licences or variations that could add to existing issues of crime, disorder, or public nuisance, unless the applicant can demonstrate that the proposal will not negatively impact the licensing objectives.

The Licensing Authority has submitted an objection to the application, citing concerns related to the prevention of public nuisance, crime and disorder, and public safety. The objection highlights previous inspections that identified breaches of existing licence conditions, including issues with litter, staff training records, CCTV compliance, incident logs, and signage related to litter disposal, public space protection orders, and women's night safety. The report also notes allegations of noise disturbance from the rear extension, customers smoking and congregating at the rear, and issues with refuse collection and deliveries outside of permitted hours.

In addition to the Licensing Authority's representation, objections have also been received from three local residents (Other Parties). These representations echo concerns about noise, litter, deliveries, and the potential for increased disturbance, particularly given the premises' location within a residential area and the proposed extension of licensable activities. One resident has also noted that planters and tables and chairs were placed outside the premises without a licence.

The committee will need to consider the application, the representations received, and the relevant legislation, including the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance, and the Enfield Statement of Licensing Policy. The report pack details the current and proposed hours for licensable activities, including the sale of alcohol and late-night refreshment.

The committee has the power to grant the application as submitted, grant it with modified conditions, refuse all or part of the application, or reject the variation if deemed appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives.

Minutes of Previous Meetings

The committee is scheduled to receive the minutes from its previous meetings held on Wednesday 8 July 2026 and Wednesday 15 July 2026. These minutes, available in the Public reports pack 05th-Aug-2026 10.00 Licensing Sub-Committee.pdf, may provide context for the current discussions.