The Licensing Sub-Committee (3) of Westminster Council was scheduled to consider three new premises licence applications. These applications were for a restaurant and lounge bar at 1 Paddington Square, a fast-food establishment named Pepe's Piri Piri on Edgware Road, and a financial services company, Lazard & Co Limited, at 20 Manchester Square, which sought a licence for internal hospitality. The committee was also to review membership changes and receive declarations of interest.

1 Paddington Square, London, W2 1DL

The committee was scheduled to discuss a new premises licence application for the 17th and 18th floors of 1 Paddington Square. The applicant, Iconic Locations Paddington Co. Ltd, proposed to operate as a fine dining restaurant and lounge bar. The application detailed proposed licensable activities including plays, films, live and recorded music, and late-night refreshment, with proposed hours extending until 2:00 AM on most days. The report pack indicated that representations had been received from the Hyde Park Estate Association (HPEA), the Paddington Waterways Maida Vale Society (PWMVS), and the South East Bayswater Residents Association (SEBRA), all objecting to the application. Environmental Health also raised concerns. The HPEA's objections focused on potential impacts on public nuisance and crime and disorder, particularly regarding vertical drinking and the hours requested. The PWMVS and SEBRA echoed these concerns, highlighting the potential for increased disturbance and the need for conditions to protect residents. The report also referenced the City of Westminster's Statement of Licensing Policy, including considerations for Cumulative Impact Areas and Special Consideration Zones.

Pepe's Piri Piri, 151 Edgware Road, London, W2 2HR

A new premises licence application for Pepe's Piri Piri, located at 151 Edgware Road, was scheduled for determination. The applicant, Sauki Enterprise Ltd, proposed to operate as a restaurant serving hot food. The application initially sought late-night refreshment hours until 4:00 AM daily, with opening hours until 4:30 AM. However, during the application process, the applicant amended these hours to close at 3:00 AM. Representations were received from Environmental Health, raising concerns about public nuisance and the protection of children from harm. The Hyde Park Estate Association (HPEA), Marylebone Association, and Marylebone Ward Councillors submitted objections, citing potential impacts on crime and disorder, public nuisance, and the cumulative effect of late-night venues in the Edgware Road Special Consideration Zone. The HPEA specifically objected to the requested hours, the potential for takeaway and deliveries after core hours, and the impact on residents. The Marylebone Association and Ward Councillors also maintained their objections, arguing that the proposed hours were still outside the council's core hours policy and would exacerbate existing issues. The applicant provided detailed responses to these representations, outlining proposed mitigation measures including reduced hours, security staff, delivery driver management, and regular cleaning patrols. The applicant also provided technical specifications for kitchen ventilation and fire safety assessments for the premises.

20 Manchester Square, London, W1U 3PZ

The committee was scheduled to consider a new premises licence application for 20 Manchester Square, submitted by Lazard & Co Limited. The application was for internal hospitality for employees and clients of the financial services company, with no access for the general public. The proposed licensable activity was the sale by retail of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises, with proposed hours from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday to Friday. The applicant stated that alcohol provision would be ancillary to the office use and that off-sales would be limited to client gifts and employee awards. The premises are located outside the Cumulative Impact Area and Special Consideration Zones. However, a representation was received from an interested party objecting to the application. The objector raised concerns about ongoing disturbance from mechanical noise and deliveries, arguing that allowing alcohol consumption would exacerbate these issues. They also questioned the scope of the application for a financial services company and suggested it might circumvent the planning process. The objector requested that outdoor or terrace use be restricted after 6:00 PM and that deliveries and refuse operations be confined to between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The objector also requested data protection redaction for their personal information. The report also outlined relevant policies from the City of Westminster Statement of Licensing Policy, including those pertaining to core hours and public houses/bars.