The Kensington and Chelsea Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider an objection to a temporary event notice (TEN) for 111 Ladbroke Grove, during the Notting Hill Carnival. The licensing authority received objection notices from the police and the Noise and Nuisance Team. The sub-committee was scheduled to consider the objection notices.

Temporary Event Notice: 111 Ladbroke Grove

The sub-committee was scheduled to consider a report by the Director of Highway and Regulatory Services regarding a notice given by Ms Lorna Wellington-Haye to hold a temporary licensable event at NHC 2025 - Forecourt area only, 111 Ladbroke Grove, London, W11 1PG.

Ms Wellington-Haye submitted a Temporary Event Notice for Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August 2025 to use the forecourt area outside 111 Ladbroke Grove during Notting Hill Carnival. The maximum number of people in attendance at any one time would be 10. The temporary event relevant licensable activity was the sale by retail of alcohol - on and off the premises. The hours of licensable activities were listed as:

• Sunday 24 August 2025 from 12:00 to 19:00
• Monday 25 August 2025 from 12:00 to 19:00

PC Tom Stewart, on behalf of the Metropolitan Police, objected on the grounds of prevention of crime and disorder and public safety. PC Stewart raised concerns that the location is adjacent to the parade route on Ladbroke Grove, which is a highly congested area. They believed that permitting this TEN would likely increase the congestion by attracting and retaining people at the location, which would have an adverse impact on crowd flow. PC Stewart also had concerns as the Event Management Plan mentions entertainment but does not provide further details on the type of entertainment, and the Temporary Event Notice does not include regulated entertainment¹ as part of the permitted activities.

Mr Philip Richardson, on behalf of the Environmental Health Noise and Nuisance team, objected on the grounds of prevention of public nuisance and public safety. Mr Richardson was of the opinion the event would undermine the objectives mentioned above as the location is situated directly adjacent to the parade route on Ladbroke Grove, an area known for heavy congestion. Mr Richardson expected the TEN to exacerbate congestion and, in his opinion, this would have an adverse effect on crowd flow. Mr Richardson also had concerns as the Event Management Plan mentions entertainment but does not provide further details on the type of entertainment. The Temporary Event Notice does not include Regulated Entertainment as part of the permitted activities.

The sub-committee was scheduled to consider the Council's Statement of Licensing Policy, which states that the licensing authority must carry out its various licensing functions so as to promote the following four licensing objectives:

1. The prevention of crime and disorder
2. Public safety
3. The prevention of public nuisance
4. The protection of children from harm.

The Council's Statement of Licensing Policy also states that in the case of events planned to take place within the Notting Hill Carnival 'footprint' during the Carnival weekend, the Authority recommends that TENs are submitted at least 12 weeks in advance. This is to ensure that full discussion can occur between the organiser and any other interested parties in order that the event can take place with the minimum risk of crime and disorder, public nuisance and to the health and safety of staff and customers.