The Licensing Sub-Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday 9 December 2025 to consider an application for a variation of a premises licence. The meeting will also cover standard opening items. Members of the Sub Committee will be selected from a pool of fifteen councillors.

Here's a breakdown of the key items on the agenda:

Application for Variation of Premises Licence: JL Enterprises, 128 Malden Road

The primary focus of the meeting is scheduled to be the consideration of an application for a variation of a premises licence submitted by JL Enterprises for their premises at 128 Malden Road, New Malden, KT3 6DD. According to the agenda, the applicant has been informed of concerns raised by residents and relevant authorities, including the Police, Fire Service, Environmental Health, Noise and Health and Safety. These discussions may lead to agreed conditions or proposed changes to the original application.

The Committee Report Variation Application JL Enterprise outlines the circumstances of the application, representations made, and the outcomes of any discussions. The Application Form and Plan, Current Premises Licence, Proposed Hours of Operation, Operating Schedule, and Police Representation provide further details about the proposed variation and any objections raised.

The Sub-Committee is expected to hear from the licensing officer, the applicant, responsible authorities, and other individuals who have submitted relevant representations. The Agenda Frontsheet states that:

At the start of the hearing the Licensing Officer will explain any changes that the applicant has made, conditions agreed with Responsible Authorities, and whether any additional evidence has been served on the Licensing Authority.

The Sub-Committee may grant the variation, refuse it, or grant it with specific conditions attached, in accordance with the Statement of Licensing Policy.

Exclusion of the Press and Public

The Committee may consider excluding the press and public from the meeting if it believes that exempt information, as defined in paragraph 1 of Part I of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972¹, would be disclosed. This paragraph covers information relating to any individual.