The Licensing Sub-Committee of Enfield Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 23 September 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a significant application for a variation to the premises licence for Shere Khan, located at 128 High Street, Enfield. The committee will also receive the minutes from previous meetings held throughout July and August 2026.

Shere Khan Premises Licence Variation

A key item scheduled for discussion is an application to vary the premises licence for Shere Khan, located at 128 High Street, Enfield, EN3 4ES. The premises currently holds a licence for a restaurant and late-night venue. The proposed variation seeks to significantly extend the operating hours and licensable activities.

The application, detailed in the Public reports pack 23rd-Sep-2026 10.00 Licensing Sub-Committee.pdf, outlines proposed changes including:

• Opening Hours: Extended hours are sought, with the premises potentially open until 05:30 on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 04:00 from Sunday to Wednesday.
• Supply of Alcohol: The application proposes extending alcohol sales until 04:30 on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 03:00 from Sunday to Thursday.
• Regulated Entertainment: The application seeks authorisation for live music, recorded music, and performances of dance, with proposed hours extending until 04:30 on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Late Night Refreshment: Extended hours for late-night refreshment are also requested, running until 04:30 on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Seasonal Extensions: The application includes requests for seasonal extensions for various holidays and events, including Good Friday, Easter Monday, Bank Holidays, Eid, Diwali, and New Year's Eve, as well as Ramadan extensions for licensable activities other than alcohol.

The report pack indicates that the premises is situated within the Edmonton Cumulative Impact Zone¹ , an area identified as experiencing cumulative impact from licensed premises. The Licensing Authority has submitted a representation objecting to the application, citing concerns regarding the potential for increased crime and disorder, public nuisance, and public safety. The representation highlights that the proposed changes represent a significant departure from the current restaurant-led operation and questions whether the applicant has adequately demonstrated that the extended hours and activities would not exacerbate the cumulative impact within the zone. Specific concerns are raised about customer dispersal during early morning hours and the potential for increased noise and disturbance.

The Metropolitan Police initially submitted a representation but subsequently withdrew it following mediation and the agreement of a set of conditions with the applicant. The applicant has also submitted a package of proposed conditions aimed at promoting the licensing objectives.

The committee will also receive the minutes from previous meetings of the Licensing Sub-Committee held on 22 July 2026, 29 July 2026, 5 August 2026, and 12 August 2026.