The Licensing Sub-Committee of Croydon Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, to consider an application for a premises licence. The primary focus of the meeting will be a decision regarding a licence application for a fast-food establishment.

Application for Premises Licence at 1433 London Road, Norbury, SW16 4AG

The most significant item on the agenda is the determination of an application for a Premises Licence for Hot Birdies at 1433 London Road, Norbury, SW16 4AG. The application seeks permission for the provision of late-night refreshment between 11:00 and 02:00 hours daily.

The report pack indicates that representations have been received from interested parties, necessitating a hearing. These representations, detailed in Appendix A3 of the public reports pack¹, primarily concern the potential for increased noise, disturbance, and litter associated with extended operating hours, particularly in the vicinity of residential properties. Several residents and local groups, including the Norbury Village Green Residents Association and Litter Free Norbury, have expressed objections to the proposed 2:00 am closing time, advocating for a restriction to 11:00 pm.

The applicant, Hot Birdies Norbury Ltd, has responded to these concerns by voluntarily reducing the proposed customer trading hours. Customers will now be permitted to remain on the premises until 12:00 am from Sunday to Thursday, and 1:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays. The premises will continue to operate for delivery-only services until 2:00 am. The applicant has also outlined proposed management measures, including CCTV, staff training, customer dispersal policies, and litter management plans, to mitigate potential public nuisance and crime and disorder. The report pack includes detailed appendices outlining the application, agreed conditions with the police, and the various representations received.

The committee will consider the application in light of the Licensing Act 2003², the Statutory Guidance issued under Section 182 of the Act, and the Council's Statement of Licensing Policy 2023-28³. The decision will be made based on whether the application promotes the four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm.