Fulham Chicken Shop Granted Later Hours Amid Objections

Selekt Chicken, located on North End Road in Fulham, has been granted a six-month licence allowing it to operate until 11pm from Sunday to Wednesday and until 11:30pm from Thursday to Saturday. This decision follows an application for extended hours, which initially proposed opening until 1am on weekends.

Extensive Objections to Original Proposal

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The application faced substantial opposition. The council’s Noise and Nuisance team, the Licensing department, and more than 40 residents lodged objections. A local Labour councillor highlighted that the area is densely populated with residents who already report disturbances, including issues with littering and anti-social behaviour stemming from late-night takeaway operations.

Despite amendments made to the initial request, including further correspondence with the Metropolitan Police, the council’s Licensing Sub-Committee heard that many objections remained. Concerns were raised about the potential for increased disturbance, impact on sleep, and the strain on local infrastructure, particularly regarding delivery drivers and waste management.

Conditions Attached to New Licence

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The licence was ultimately granted with several conditions. These include the requirement for two litter picks to be conducted each day and the prominent display of signs encouraging customers to dispose of their waste responsibly in litter bins. The licence's six-month duration means the premises will need to reapply for any further extensions.

The manager of Selekt Chicken had previously stated that extended hours were important for business operations, allowing for effective cleaning, stock management, and reduction of food waste, noting the financial impact of current restrictions. However, the committee expressed surprise at the applicant's expectation of only a couple of deliveries in the final hour of operation, given the area's sensitive nature.