The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to consider a report regarding a temporary event notice (TEN) application for Pierluigi's, a restaurant located at 86 - 90 High Street, Beckenham. Objections to the application were included in the report. The sub-committee was scheduled to determine whether to uphold or dismiss these objections.

Temporary Event Notice for Pierluigi's

The sub-committee was scheduled to review a TEN application submitted by Mr David Dadds of Dadds LLP, acting as the agent for Mr Marco Pierluigi Bianchi of Pierluigi's. The application sought permission for licensable activities, including the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment, and late-night refreshment, from 23:00 on 6 September 2025 to 00:30 on 7 September 2025. The stated nature of the event was an extension of hours for summer trading .

The report pack noted that objections had been received from the Public Health Nuisance Team. According to the report, the team had raised concerns, and provided supporting documents, regarding two TENs submitted by Mr Marco Pierluigi Bianchi:

• A late TEN (number 25718) for 30th/31st September 2025.
• A standard TEN (number 25719) for 6th/7th September 2025.

The report stated that the Statutory Nuisance & Anti-Social Behaviour Enforcement Officer, Winston Labarr, was authorised to act as the responsible authority for Environmental Health.

Background

The report pack included details of Pierluigi's licensing history and complaints. It noted a history of noise complaints and breaches of licensing conditions, including instances of regulated entertainment taking place after 23:00, and a noise abatement notice served in May 2022.

The report pack stated that the premises had submitted four previous TENs in 2025:

• 9th/10th August 2025 and 16th/17th August 2025: Granted at hearing on the 4th August 2025.
• 23rd/24th August 2025: Granted.
• 30th /31st August 2025: Late Notice and objection received. A counter notice was issued 27th August 2025.

Options Available to the Sub-Committee

The Licensing Sub-Committee was presented with several options:

1. Grant the temporary event notice as applied.
2. Grant the application with conditions already existing on the current premises licence.
3. Uphold the objection from the Public Health Nuisance Team and refuse the application by authorising a Counter Notice.

The report pack noted that the sub-committee was required to consider Bromley's Statement of Licensing Policy for the Period 2025 – 2030 when making any decisions.