The Licensing (2003 Act) Sub-Committee meeting on 19 November 2025, chaired by Councillor Tonii Wilson, was adjourned due to a shortage of elected members. The sole item on the agenda, a new premises licence application for Impressions events at 14 Milner Road, E15 3AD, will be rescheduled for 12 January 2026.

New Premises Licence Application - Impressions Events, 14 Milner Road E15 3AD

The sub-committee was scheduled to hear and determine a new premises licence application for Impressions events, submitted by City Heights LTD. The application seeks permission for:

• Performance of Dance
• Performance of Live Music
• Performance of Recorded Music
• Performance of a Play
• Facilities for Dancing
• Facilities for Making Music

The proposed hours for these activities are Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

The committee report notes that the premises previously held a licence, which lapsed in 2017 when the company holding the licence was dissolved. The premises have continued to operate, and the current owner was advised to apply for a new licence in August 2025 following noise complaints from local residents.

Eleven residents have submitted representations against the application, citing concerns about crime and disorder and the prevention of public nuisance. One resident, named only as Carly, submitted a detailed objection, including photographic and video evidence, claiming that the venue has been a constant anti-social premise for years . Carly's submission included concerns about noise, smoke bombs, obstruction of roads, and the safety of schoolchildren from nearby Gainsborough Primary School.

Another resident, named only as Yvonne, said that she has been disturbed by the noise from the venue, and that she is considering moving because of the impact on her mental health.

Another resident, named only as Jack, claimed that the venue encourages chaos in the area, and that it has been able to operate unsupervised since 2017.

Another resident, named only as Kevin, said that the venue's guests block the road and let off smoke bombs, and that they play loud music in the car park next to his house after the venue has shut.

Another resident, named only as Linda, said that she has had to go home from visiting her daughter because of the smoke bombs being let off by the attendees.

Another resident, named only as Marian, said that the venue regularly hosts large, noisy events that run late into the night, with extremely loud music, disruptive guests, and frequent traffic congestion.

Another resident, named only as Matthew, said that he has been repeatedly kept awake and/or inconvenienced by the events at this venue, which are wholly unsuitable for a quiet residential area, particularly one situated next to a primary school.

Another resident, named only as Mr D, claimed that the venue ignores each of the four licensing objectives of the Licensing Act 2003, and that his rights under Article 8 of the Human Rights Act 1998 are in breach.

Another resident, named only as Patricia, said that her car has been damaged several times by vehicles from the venue, and that she has been threatened by people attending the events.

Another resident, named only as Ruth, said that she has personally spoken to one of the club's visitors about the ongoing noise and parking problems, but was told that it's a free area and that anyone can park anywhere.

Another resident, named only as Winifred, said that the premises has had an adverse effect on our community for years, and that children cannot play in the community playground as it sometimes has dangerous fireworks debris in from when the club guests have let off fireworks.

The licensing procedure outlines the steps the sub-committee will take when the hearing is rescheduled, including introductions, presentations from the Licensing Officer, responsible authorities, interested parties, and the applicant, followed by deliberation and a decision.