Appendix B

EF valid on PCD, PPN and PPS (A)

The Licensing Technical Support Officers
Environmental Health, Brighton & Hove City Council
Hove Town Hall,

Norton Road,

Hove,

BN3 3BQ

 

  02/04/2026

 

Email: Redacted

 

RE: TEMPORARY EVENT NOTICE (TEN) FOR STATION GRILL, 62 QUEENS ROAD, BRIGHTON, BN1 3XD FOR THURSDAY 23RD APRIL 2026 – WEDNESDAY 29TH APRIL 2026.

NOTICE OF OBJECTION under Section 104 (2) of the Licensing Act 2003

 

To whom it may concern,

 

Notice of objection is hereby given on behalf of the Chief Officer of Police for Sussex for the above Temporary Event Notice (TEN) on the grounds of the licensing objectives of prevention of crime and disorder, public nuisance and public safety not being promoted.

 

The TEN seeks to licence the following:

 

Late Night Refreshment 23:00 – 03:00

 

Event details provided on the application state “Provision of late night refreshment only for the weekend. We usually close at 11pm but we would like to stay open until 3am for the weekend”.

 

The TEN application itself has minimal information provided and does not include any written provisions of additional measures the applicant will put in place to help reduce the risks around crime and disorder, public nuisance or public safety when running an event in a location that suffers Crime and Disorder until 03:00 in the morning. Sussex Police would expect reference to any SIA security provision, CCTV, Conflict management and noise management.

 

Within the City Safety Area as defined in the Brighton & Hove City Council Statement of Licensing Policy 2026.

TENs are mentioned within the policy:

5. Licensing Act 2003 provisions

5.1 Temporary Event Notices (TENs) The Licensing Authority will encourage bona fide community events. Applications for TENs at existing licensed premises will not be encouraged where the proposal is simply to extend the existing hours of operation and applications made in the city safety area will be subject to increased scrutiny by Police and Environmental Health. Licensing Guidance recognises that TENs are a light touch process, not requiring specific authorisation. If the police or Environmental Protection believe that allowing the premises to be used in accordance with the TEN will undermine the licensing objectives, they must issue an objection notice.

From reading the events details, there is no event as such. This reads as being an additional revenue opportunity during a random week in April.

 

Sussex Police have made contact with the applicant via email today to ask for further information and they have not replied. Unfortunately, Sussex Police are not confident with the application as it stands and feel an objection to the TEN is the appropriate action to safeguard the public.

 

The Chief Officer of Police contends that permitting this location to be used in accordance with the notice is likely to undermine the licensing objectives as listed above, particularly by allowing an unlicensed premises to trade until 03:00 in the city safety area with no safeguards in place. For these reasons, we ask that a Counter Notice is issued by the Licensing Authority Committee.

 

I confirm that a copy of this objection letter has been sent by email to the applicant and every other ‘relevant person’.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

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Operation Planning & Events (inc. Licensing) Inspector

Brighton & Hove Division

Sussex Police

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPENDIX B - Emails

From:

Brighton Licensing REDACTED

 

Friday, April 10, 2026 9:59:40 AM

To:

Station Grill REDACTED

CC:

EHL Licensing <ehl.licensing@brighton-hove.gov.uk>

Subject:

RE: Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for April

 

 

 

 

Hi Abadeer,

Football likes to keep us on our toes and is played across a few days.

I am unsure again why 3 days would be needed for 1 football match that is played at 8pm – and is a relatively local team and I would predict the away team fans would travel home after the end of the game?

However, I am unsure if you can change the dates of a TEN once it has been submitted? I would need guidance from the local authority, so I have copied n EHL email for their advice.

Kind Regards

REDACTED

 

From: Station Grill
Sent: 08 April 2026 15:48
To: Brighton Licensing
Subject: Re: Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for April

 

Hi Hannah,

Thank you for getting back to me.

I just checked and the game is on the 21st of April. Sorry I assumed its a weekend because usually games are played on Saturday.

I am happy to have the TEN from Monday 20th to Wednesday 22nd.

Thanks

Abadeer

 

On Wed, Apr 8, 2026 at 2:17 PM Brighton Licensing REDACTED wrote:

 

Good afternoon Abadeer,

Thank you for your email.

I did email but then with the Bank holiday weekend it meant I had to submit our letter of objection on the Thursday as well later that day. I allowed as much time as possible in-between emailing and submitting the Objection letter.

Thank you for informing us it is because of football that you wish to apply for this extension.

However – can I ask you to clarify which football game you are referring too as I am unable to find a Brighton home match on the weekend the TEN has been applied for?

As it stands Sussex Police would still like this application to go before a panel and have asked the local authority to organise a hearing.

Kind Regards

REDACTED

 

From: Station Grill REDACTED
Sent: 02 April 2026 18:13
To: Brighton Licensing REDACTED
Subject: Re: Temporary Event Notice (TEN) for April

Hi Hannah,

Thank you for your recent email regarding the TEN application filed for Station Grill Brighton.

Firstly, I would like to apologise if my TEN application was unclear. This is my first time applying for a Temporary Event Notice, and I am keen to ensure everything is done correctly. I have recently taken over the restaurant and want to operate fully in line with all regulations.

Please allow me to clarify the purpose of the application:

The request is linked to the Brighton & Hove Albion home fixture on Sunday 29th. As local supporters of Brighton & Hove Albion ourselves, as well as a local business, we are expecting an increase in footfall, including visitors from outside the city, and we would like to extend our hours to provide late-night refreshment for supporters.

I would also like to clarify that this TEN is for late-night refreshment only. We will not be selling alcohol during this period.

Regarding the duration stated on the TEN (Thursday to Wednesday), this was intended to allow us to prepare before the match day and accommodate any increased demand both before and after the event. However, I understand this may appear excessive, and I am happy to amend the dates if required to better reflect operational needs.

In response to the concerns raised:

Noise Management:

·         There will be no outdoor seating or service.

·         Customers will be encouraged to remain inside the premises while consuming food.

·         Clear signage will be displayed requesting customers to respect local residents and keep noise levels to a minimum.

·         Staff will actively monitor and manage customer behaviour, particularly during late hours.

Customer Dispersal:

·         We will implement a controlled and gradual closing procedure to minimise disturbance.

·         Staff will encourage customers to leave the area quietly and promptly after service.

Security Measures:

·         We are currently exploring additional security measures, including working with SIA-registered providers.

·         We are also looking into implementing a radio communication system for quick response if required.

·         Based on discussions with neighbouring businesses who operate late licences, the area is generally calm with low levels of late-night incidents.

·         However, we are committed to taking all necessary precautions to maintain safety.

CCTV:

·         The premises currently has CCTV covering both internal and external areas.

·         We are in the process of upgrading to a new system, which will allow quick and easy access to footage if requested by authorities.

·         We expect the new system to be fully operational before the TEN period.

 

Staffing:

·         We will ensure adequate staffing levels during late hours to manage customers effectively and safely.

Please let me know if you would prefer us to reduce the number of days requested or if there are specific conditions you would like us to meet in order to support this application.

Thank you for your time and consideration, and I am happy to provide any further information if required.

Kind regards,
Abadeer @ Station Grill

 

On Thu, Apr 2, 2026 at 9:50 AM Brighton Licensing REDACTED wrote:

 

Good morning,

Sussex Police are given 72 hours to review all TEN applications.

Please can I ask some questions to clarify exactly what this application is for?

The TEN states you are looking to open until 3am but does not state why or provide details of an event – please can you provide further details?

Within the TEN there are also no details of how you will keep the Premises safe/ the locality safe while operating in the Nighttime Economy?

Lastly, you state in the nature that this TEN is for a weekend – however the dates suggest you wish to trade for 6 days stating on a Thursday until Wednesday which is a full week.

Can I ask why this extension is needed for this long?

Sussex Police are minded to place an objection to this TEN, therefore your assistance with providing further details would be appreciated today.

Kind Regards

Hannah

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