The Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to meet on 18 September 2025 to consider a time-limited premises licence for The DroneArt Show in Dulwich Park and a new premises licence for Smacks Hamburgers on Walworth Road. The sub-committee was also scheduled to deal with any other urgent business.

Licensing Act 2003: Smacks Hamburgers, 347 Walworth Road

The sub-committee was scheduled to consider an application made by Bino Hospitality Ltd for a premises licence to be granted under the Licensing Act 2003 in respect of the premises known as Smacks Hamburgers, 347 Walworth Road.

The activities and hours applied for were:

• Late night refreshment (indoors and outdoors) Monday to Sunday: 23:00 to 03:00
• Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 11:00 to 03:00.

The premises were described in the application as a Gourmet Burger take-away .

The report pack noted that 21 representations had been submitted by local residents objecting to the grant of the application, variously contending:

• That the proposed operation of the premises would lead to noise nuisance in the locale.
• That the proposed operation of the premises would lead to odour / fume nuisance in the locale.
• That existing premises licensed for the provision of late-night food in the locale are a hub for crime, nuisance, violence and anti-social behaviour, and that the proposed operation of the premises would add to, and exacerbate, these existing problems.
• That the operation of the premises already leads to litter waste being deposited in the locale, and this would be exacerbated if extended operating hours are granted.
• That it is possible that the late-night opening of the premises would attract drunk and disorderly people and drug takers.
• That people congregating late at night are likely to be intoxicated, confrontational and intimidating.
• That the proposed operation of the premises would lead to increased late night vehicular and foot traffic in the immediate locale which would disturb local residents.
• That there are too many fast-food outlets in the locale and that this could have a negative effect on public health in particular regard to obesity.
• That the proposed operation of the premises is not in keeping with the character of the immediate residential locale in Liverpool Grove and Sutherland Square.
• That there are many families with working parents and young children in the locale that would be adversely affected by the intended operation of the premises.

The report pack stated that all of the representations had been sent to the applicant.

The Metropolitan Police Service had also submitted a representation, but withdrew it after the applicant agreed to conditions proposed by the police. These included revised hours of operation:

• Late night refreshment:
  • Sunday to Thursday: 23:00 to 01:00
  • Friday and Saturday: 23:00 to 02:00
• Opening hours:
  • Sunday to Thursday: 07:00 to 01:00
  • Friday and Saturday: 07:00 to 02:00.

The report pack also noted the licence history of the premises, stating that a premises licence was granted in respect of the premises on 5 May 2010, for a restaurant called Moya Ma, and that a new premises licence was granted on 8 December 2015 to a different licensee, for a restaurant called Louis Louis. The licence was surrendered on 8 November 2023, rendering the premises unlicenced.

The report pack included a map showing the location of the premises and other licensed premises in the area, including: The Best Kebab, Easy Kitchen, Picante London, Cheemc, Kaspas, Komauk Ltd, Oli Centre, Iceland, Walworth Kebab & Burger Bar, and Saint Louie Bakery.

The report pack noted that the premises fall within the Elephant and Castle major town centre area and are not located in a cumulative impact area¹ (CIA). It also noted the following closing times recommended in the Southwark Statement of Licensing Policy in respect of various types of licensed premises located in Elephant & Castle major town centre area:

• Takeaway establishments offering late night refreshment:
  • Sunday to Thursday: 00:00 (midnight)
  • Friday and Saturday: 01:00
• Restaurants and cafes:
  • Sunday to Thursday: 00:00 (midnight)
  • Friday and Saturday: 01:00.

Licensing Act 2003: The DroneArt Show, Dulwich Park, College Road, London SE21 7BQ

The sub-committee was scheduled to consider an application made by Kzemos UK Ltd for a time-limited premises licence to be granted under the Licensing Act 2003 in respect of the premises known as The DroneArt Show, Dulwich Park, College Road.

The premises and purpose were described within the application as:

'Open parkland, surrounded by trees but mostly laid to grass'.

The premises licence was to be time limited from 23 September 2025 to 29 September 2025.

The hours applied for were summarised as follows:

• Live music (outdoors) Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 23:00
• Recorded music (outdoors) Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 23:00
• The sale by retail of alcohol (on the premises): Wednesday to Sunday from 17:30 to 22:30
• Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 17:00 to 23:30

The report pack noted that the application was subject to a representation from the trading standards service as a responsible authority, who have now conciliated and withdrawn their representation, and a representation from one other person.

The proposed designated premises supervisor[^3] was Holly Elizabeth Agrawal, who holds a personal licence issued by the Sutton Council.

The representation from the other person was concerned with the prevention of crime and disorder, the public nuisance and public safety licensing objectives. The representation raised objections regarding the suitability of the location; disruption to local residents, noise and environmental impact, public safety and anti-social behaviour, lack of clarity and scope for expansion and precedent for future events.

The report pack noted that the premise currently holds a premises licence, issued to Southwark Council on 16 January 2007, which allows for the following licensable activities:

• Plays; films, entertainment similar to live/recorded music, live music, recorded music, performance of dance (all outdoors): Monday to Thursday: 10:00 to 21:00 Friday and Saturday: 10:00 to 22:00 Sunday: 11:00 to 21:00
• Opening times Sunday to Thursday: 08:00 to 22:00, Friday and Saturday: 08:00 to 23:00

The report pack included a map showing the location of the premises and a list of licensed premises shown on the map, including: Luna Cinema and Pavilion Cafe.

The report pack also noted that climate change is not a legal factor in the consideration of a grant of a premises license under the current licensing objectives, however members can make enquiries and request an agreement from applicants to promote the reduction of the impact of climate change that may be caused by the operation of the premises.