Appendix C

EF valid on the licensing objectives of PCD and PPN

From: REDACTED
Sent: 23 June 2026 14:11
To: EHL Licensing <ehl.licensing@brighton-hove.gov.uk>
Subject: Objection to Premises Licence Application – Lebanese Grill, 62 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XD

 Dear Licensing Team,

I wish to submit an objection to the premises licence application for Lebanese Grill, 62 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XD.

I am concerned that granting extended late-night trading hours at this premises would undermine the licensing objectives of preventing public nuisance and preventing crime and disorder.

Queens Road is already a busy area late at night, with significant pedestrian traffic, takeaway customers and people leaving licensed premises. Extending the operating hours of this premises is likely to increase noise, disturbance, littering, anti-social behaviour and groups of people congregating in the area during the early hours of the morning.

I am also concerned about smoke and cooking fumes generated from the premises. The use of charcoal cooking produces noticeable smoke and odours which can affect neighbouring properties, businesses and members of the public. Extending the hours of operation would increase the duration of this nuisance.

I understand that Lebanese Grill is operating from the same premises previously known as Station Grill and that the business is connected with the same ownership or management. Previous applications for extended late-night trading at this location have been refused, and I respectfully ask that the history of the premises and the reasons for those refusals be taken into account when considering this application.

For these reasons, I believe granting this application would have a negative impact on the local area and the licensing objectives. I therefore respectfully request that the application be refused.

Yours faithfully,

REDACTED

Lebanese Grill agreed conditions

General 

1. Licensable activities shall not include the sale or supply of hot takeaway food for immediate consumption off the premises. After 23:00 hrs, hot food and hot drink may only be supplied for consumption by seated customers within the premises or by delivery to a postal address. 

2. Outside table and chairs will be put away at 23:00 as per the Brighton and Hove Pavements Licence. 

Delivery 

3. All delivery drivers / riders shall be required to remove helmets and or face coverings whilst picking up items for delivery (excluding any face coverings worn for faith religious reasons) within an area that is covered by CCTV. 

4. The management will ensure that delivery riders / drivers waiting or arriving to collect food orders will be parked/waiting legally and not causing a public nuisance by way of obstructing the highway or footpaths. 

Prevention of crime and disorder 

5. Subject to GDPR guidance and legislation:  

1. Digital CCTV and appropriate recording equipment to be installed in accordance with Home Office Guidelines relating to UK Police Requirements for Digital CCTV System (PSDB Publication Number 09/05), operated and maintained throughout the premises internally and externally to cover all public areas, including the entrances/exits to the premises as well as any outside space. The system shall be on and recording at all times the premises licence is in operation.  

2. The CCTV cameras and recording equipment must be of sufficient quality to work in all lighting levels inside the premises at all times.  

3. CCTV footage will be stored for a minimum of 31 days  

4. The management will give full and immediate cooperation and technical assistance to the Police in the event that CCTV footage is required for the prevention and detection of suspected or alleged crime.  

5. The CCTV images will record and display dates and times, and these times will be checked regularly to ensure their accuracy.  

6. The management of the premises will ensure that key staff are fully trained in the operation of the CCTV, and will be able to download selected footage onto a disk (or other electronic portable device acceptable to Police e.g. USB) or provide footage via an online link as initiated by Police, without difficulty or delay and without charge.  

7. Any breakdown or system failure will be notified to the police immediately & remedied as soon as practicable. This can be via email - Brighton.licensing@sussex.police.uk 

8. In the event of the CCTV system hard drive being seized as evidence as part of a criminal investigation by Police or for any other reason, the premises will be expected to install a replacement hard drive or a temporary replacement drive as soon as practicable. 

6. The premises will become a member of the BCRP or similar scheme approved by the Licensing Authority that operates with radios and uses the Nightsafe & Yellow Card Scheme or similar reporting scheme. 

7. (a)An incident log (book or electronic) will be maintained by the premises showing a detailed note of incidents that occur in the premises. The log will be inspected and signed off by a person with delegated authority at least once a month.   

(b) The log should be kept on the premises for at least twenty four (24) months and be available for inspection at all times the premises are open by authorised officers of the Licensing Authority or the police. An incident will be defined as being one which involves an allegation of a criminal offence.     

8. The Premises Licence Holder / Management shall ensure that all staff members engaged or to be engaged in selling, serving or delivering hot food and drinks shall receive induction training. This training will take place prior to the selling, serving or delivering of such products and will include:  

• Identifying persons who are vulnerable which could include but not limited to, their age or due to intoxication and or drugs as well as identifying potential perpetrators. 

• Conflict management. The operator will have a policy in place assisting staff in how to deal with such situations.  

(b)Further verbal reinforcement/refresher training covering the above will be carried out thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 weeks, with the date and time of the verbal reinforcement/refresher training documented. 

(c)All such training undertaken by staff members shall be fully documented and recorded. All training records shall be made available to Sussex Police, officers of the local authority and officers from the Trading Standards team upon request. 

9. Notices shall be prominently displayed by the entry / exit door and servery as follows: 

• That CCTV is in operation. 

• That no alcohol may be taken into or be consumed on the premises at any time. 

• That last orders for dine in service at the restaurant shall be at 00.30 and for home delivery shall be at 00.45. 

• That no customer collections shall take place after 23.00 or during permitted licensable hours. 

• Advising customers that a maximum of two (2) people are allowed outside to smoke after 23.00. 

• Requesting customers to respect the needs of local residents and businesses, not to loiter outside and leave the area quietly & quickly. 

10. SIA licensed door supervisors shall be employed on any occasions when a requirement is identified by the licence holder's written risk assessment or requested by Sussex Police in writing at least 48 hours in advance. The written risk assessment will be reviewed at least once every calendar year. The written risk assessment will take into account information or guidance offered by the police, and also taking into account busy periods such as Bank Holidays, Season Variations and other City Events e.g. Football, Pride, Music Events. The written risk assessment will be available on the premises for inspection by police and authorised officers of the Licensing Authority. 

Public Safety – 

11. A Fire Risk Assessment & Emergency Plan shall be prepared and regularly reviewed. All staff shall receive appropriate fire safety training. 

Prevention of Public Nuisance 

12. Appropriate notices shall be prominently displayed by the entry / exit door and servery (See Condition 9 under Prevention of Crime & Disorder). 

13. A Dispersal Policy shall be prepared and regularly reviewed. All staff shall be required to comply with its provisions. 

14. A direct telephone number for the premises shall be publicly available at all times the premises is open. All complaints shall be investigated by Management and resolved with brief details recorded in the Incident Book. 

15. No noise generated on the premises, or by its associated plant or equipment, shall emanate from the premises nor vibration be transmitted through the structure of the premises which gives rise to a nuisance at the nearest noise sensitive premises. 

16. No fumes, steam or odours shall be emitted from the licensed premises so as to cause a nuisance to any persons living orcarrying on business in the area where the premises are situated.

17.  Commercial waste shall not be collected between the hours of 2300 and 05.00 hours. 

Prevention of Children from harm

18. No unaccompanied children under 16 shall be permitted to enter or be on the premises after 23.00 or during licensed hours except in an emergency.