The Licensing Sub-Committee convened to discuss an application for a new premises licence for Pepe's Piri Piri, located at 23 Station Road, West Drayton, UB77BT. The committee decided to grant the application, permitting late-night refreshment services from 23:00 to 02:00, Monday to Sunday. This decision incorporated the conditions proposed by the applicant in their operating schedule.

Pepe's Piri Piri, 23 Station Road, West Drayton, UB77BT

Decision: The Licensing Sub-Committee decided to grant the application for a premises licence, allowing Pepe's Piri Piri to provide late-night refreshments between 23:00 and 02:00, Monday to Sunday.

Asif Addan, the applicant, and Ms Maninder Kaur, the applicant's representative, addressed the sub-committee to request a new premises licence for Pepe's Piri Piri, a new franchise opening in West Drayton, serving grilled piri piri chicken dishes. The application requested permission to provide late-night refreshment Monday to Sunday from 23:00 hours to 02:00 hours, with opening times from 11:00 to 02:00 hours.

David Butler, Licensing Officer at the London Borough of Hillingdon, presented a report that outlined the application's background, noting that it had been submitted on 11 August 2025 and subsequently publicised. One objection was received from Hany Abaskharon, a local resident, who raised concerns about potential increases in anti-social behaviour, noise nuisance, and safety issues.

Mr Addan stated that the premises would not sell alcohol, mitigating typical alcohol-related nuisance risks. He cited his five years of experience in running similar businesses and the absence of objections from responsible authorities¹ as evidence of his ability to manage the premises responsibly. He also detailed several measures intended to prevent public nuisance, including the use of low-noise vehicles for deliveries, staff training, and a litter policy in partnership with BIFFA².

Mr Abaskharon expressed concerns that extending operating hours would undermine the licensing objectives³, particularly regarding noise and potential anti-social behaviour, given his family's residence above the premises. He requested that the application be rejected, or that a closing time of 12:00 midnight be imposed. He stated that since the new owner had taken over in the past month, there had been an increase in noise during current operating hours.

During the discussion, it was noted that the council's noise team had not received any complaints about noise levels from the premises, although there had been some complaints about broken glass and intimidation by young people.

Councillor Darran Davies, Chair of Licensing Committee, questioned Mr Addan about the licensing objectives, and noted that while the applicant was not expected to recite them, they should have been familiar with them, identifying an urgent training need.

The Sub-Committee decided to grant the application, being satisfied that the applicant would comply with the licensing objectives. They noted the absence of objections from other residents and responsible authorities, and welcomed the applicant's operating schedule, which included measures such as CCTV, an incident log, and staff training. The sub-committee also noted that the issues previously experienced by the interested party occurred under the operation of a different business.

The Sub-Committee advised that the licence may be reviewed and potentially revoked if conditions are not adhered to or if the premises are managed in a way that does not uphold the licensing objectives.