The Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to convene remotely to consider a full variation application for The Green, a pub on Uxbridge Road. The application, submitted by The Stonegate Group on behalf of The Craft Union Pub Company Ltd, requested changes to the existing premises licence, including extended hours for licensable activities, the removal of certain conditions, and an amendment to the condition regarding children on the premises. The Sub-Committee was asked to consider the application in light of representations received from local residents, the Environmental Protection Team, and the police.

Licensing application for The Green, 172-174 Uxbridge Road

The Sub-Committee was scheduled to review a full variation application submitted by The Stonegate Group, on behalf of The Craft Union Pub Company Ltd, for The Green pub. The application sought to modify the existing licence to include:

• An extension of the terminal hour for licensable activities to 1am from Sunday to Thursday, and to 3am on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Removal of the condition that alcohol shall not be served before 11am on Saturdays when Queens Park Rangers (QPR) play at home.
• Removal of the condition that there shall be no admission of new customers to the premises after midnight.
• Amendment of the condition that children under 16 years of age shall not be allowed on the premises after 7pm daily, to instead allow them until 10pm daily.

The report pack noted that since the application was submitted, the applicant had revised it, reducing the extension of hours sought, and amending the conditions relating to QPR matchdays and the admission of new customers. The Sub-Committee was asked to consider these final changes.

The revised application requested:

• An extension of the terminal hour for licensable activities to 1am from Sunday to Thursday, and to 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Amendment of the condition that alcohol shall not be served before 11am on Saturdays when QPR (male first team) play at home and the kick-off time is 3pm or anytime thereafter, and that alcohol shall not be served before 10am on Saturdays when QPR (male first team) play at home and the kick-off time is between 12:30pm and 2:59pm.
• Amendment of the condition that there shall be no admission of new customers to the premises after midnight, to instead state that there shall be no admission of new customers to the premises after 1am.
• Amendment of the condition that children under 16 years of age shall not be allowed on the premises after 7pm daily, to instead allow them until 9pm daily.

The report pack included a copy of the application form, which stated that the applicant believed that the proposed variation would not undermine the four licensing objectives¹.

Representations

The Licensing Section received 35 representations opposing the application, including:

• 33 from residential objectors (two of whom subsequently withdrew their representations)
• One from the Environmental Protection Team (which was subsequently withdrawn)
• One from Councillor Umeh (Shepherds Bush Green Ward)

Four representations supporting the application were also received.

The report pack included copies of the representations received.

Objections from local residents

Residents raised concerns that extending the opening hours of The Green would lead to an increase in crime and antisocial behaviour in the area. They stated that the area around Shepherd's Bush Green was already a hotspot for crime and antisocial behaviour, and that extending the hours of licensed premises would only exacerbate the problem.

One resident wrote:

As residence we already have broken sleep from a combination of gangs doing deals off the main arterial routes, drug takers using and creating disturbances, antisocial behaviour and fouling the pavements, on top of which we then have drunken, loud and antisocial behaviour whenever there is the fun fair on the Green, the Carnival or hot weather in general due to the lacks licensing hours and lack of policing resource. Outside of winter, it is unusual for us to have sleep unbroken by noise and disturbance, this is especially difficult for our teenage children at school. This application would further add to what is an increasingly intolerable experience as a resident.

Other residents echoed these concerns, stating that the extended hours would lead to increased noise, public nuisance, and safety concerns for both residents and young children.

One resident, who lived in the same building as The Green, stated that the pub already played music late at night past permitted hours, and that the noise could be heard throughout the building. They said that when the pub played music, the whole building shook and that they were a very disruptive neighbour in this regard. They objected to the proposal, stating that it would only prolong the amount of time that the pub was able to do this.

Objection from the Environmental Protection Team

The Noise and Nuisance Officer for the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, Mr John Garcia, initially objected to the application, raising concerns about the potential impact of the proposed changes on residents, particularly regarding noise and disturbances during late-night and early-morning hours.

Mr John Garcia stated that the proposal to extend the terminal hours for licensable activities, remove the condition prohibiting the sale of alcohol before 11am on Saturdays when QPR plays at home, remove the condition prohibiting the admission of new customers after midnight, and amend the condition regarding children on the premises, were all concerning and could have a significant impact on the local community.

However, following discussions with the applicant, Mr John Garcia withdrew his objection, stating that he was satisfied with the agreement reached between the premises and the relevant parties, particularly regarding the final conditions that had been implemented.

Objection from Councillor Umeh

Councillor Umeh also initially objected to the application, raising concerns about the potential impact of the proposed changes on public nuisance, crime and disorder, and the protection of children from harm.

Councillor Umeh stated that the proposal to extend terminal hours raised potential concerns about public nuisance, particularly in terms of noise, anti-social behaviour, and dispersal of patrons at night in the surrounding area. She requested that a comprehensive noise management plan, additional security measures and a clear dispersal policy be considered if such an extension was granted.

Councillor Umeh also stated that she strongly opposed the removal of the condition that alcohol shall not be served before 11am on Saturdays when QPR play at home, stating that this condition was likely introduced to manage risks associated with football match days, including crowd behaviour, public disorder and early alcohol consumption, and should remain in place.

Representations in support of the application

Some representations were received in support of the application. Supporters argued that the proposed changes would bring positive benefits to the area and reflect the evolving needs of the local community. They stated that the area lacked late-night venues and that extending the hours at The Green would help address this issue in a sensible and community-focused way.

One supporter wrote that local crime data showed no evidence linking disorder to licensed premises, and that the area lacked late-night venues despite local demand. They argued that keeping it local improves safety and community wellbeing, and that The Green was a community-focused venue that has operated without complaints or disorder.

Licensing enforcement visit

A licensing enforcement officer, Fabien Simms, visited The Green on 18 July 2025. He reported that no issues or breaches were spotted, and that the designated premises supervisor (DPS) Peter Thomas Montague Altwegg Restell was very knowledgeable and ran through the requirements, the measurements etc pretty much off the top of his head and knew the licence conditions details and the issues in the area.

Statement of Licensing Policy

The Sub-Committee was asked to consider the application in light of the council's Statement of Licensing Policy (SLP). The SLP states that the Licensing Authority is keen to support the licensed sector and leisure offer within the borough, with a particular focus on business resilience and growing a robust and thriving cultural and leisure sector.

The SLP also states that the Licensing Authority will require applicants to detail in their operating schedule the steps proposed to promote the licensing objectives of the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm.