Here is a summary of the agenda for the Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on 28 October 2025. The meeting was scheduled to discuss a new premises licence application for Lockdown Bakehouse, and to hear representations from interested parties. The sub-committee was also scheduled to consider additional information submitted by both the applicant and those objecting to the application.

Lockdown Bakehouse, 82 Durham Road, Raynes Park, SW20 0TL

The Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for Lockdown Bakehouse, located at 82 Durham Road, Raynes Park, SW20 0TL. According to the public reports pack, Lockdown Bakers Ltd applied for permission to play recorded music indoors and outdoors from 7:00 to 23:00 Sunday to Thursday, and from 7:00 to 23:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. The application also requested permission for live music indoors and outdoors from 10:00 to 22:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, and from 10:00 to 17:00 on Sundays. The applicant also sought a licence to supply alcohol for consumption on and off the premises during the same hours.

The report pack included a statement from the Licensing Officer that forty-six representations had been received from members of the public regarding the application. The applicant also included steps they intended to take to promote the four licensing objectives¹ as an annex to their report.

The Licensing Sub-Committee was reminded of its powers under the Licensing Act 2003, which included the ability to:

(i) To grant the licence subject to conditions

(ii) To exclude from the scope of the licence any of the licensable activities to which the application relates

(iii) To refuse to specify a person in the licence as the premises supervisor

(iv) To reject the application.

Public reports pack

The supplementary agenda included further comments and objections from local residents, including members of the Residents' Association of West Wimbledon.

Objectors raised concerns regarding:

• Public Nuisance: Many residents expressed concerns about potential noise disturbances from live and recorded music, especially during late hours, which could disrupt families, children, and those working from home. They also highlighted potential issues arising from groups congregating outside the premises.
• Crime and Disorder: Concerns were raised that the sale of alcohol could lead to increased anti-social behaviour, drug use, and disorderly conduct in the area.
• Public Safety: Objectors noted the limited parking in the area and the potential for increased traffic and congestion, posing risks to pedestrians, particularly children.
• Protection of Children from Harm: The proximity to schools and nurseries was highlighted as a concern, with residents fearing that children could be exposed to noise, disruption, and anti-social behaviour.
• Inconsistency with Other Branches: Concerns were raised that the applicant's other premises were located in commercial areas, whereas 82 Durham Road was in a residential area.
• Early morning deliveries: One resident added their concern about early morning deliveries, and the noise that these created.
• Parking and Traffic Issues: Residents reported existing problems with traffic and parking congestion and feared that the new licence would exacerbate these issues.
• The character of the area: Residents stated that the granting of the license would change the character of the area.

Residents also submitted photographs and other evidence to support their objections, including images of delivery vans parked illegally, and examples of noise complaints at other Lockdown Bakehouse locations.

The Residents' Association of West Wimbledon stated that a previous application for a premises alcohol licence for 82 Durham Road was refused in 2020 because It is considered that there is the potential for there to be a detrimental impact on the residential amenity of nearby residential properties through noise and disturbance .

The Residents' Association of West Wimbledon also raised concerns about a bike rack obstructing the pavement, and decking having been installed over a parking space.

One resident also included screenshots of Instagram posts that they believed showed a dismissive attitude towards local residents who were raising legitimate concerns.