A Brighton and Hove City Council licensing panel will meet on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 10am to decide a new premises licence for Mega Grill House at 49 West Street, a fast food restaurant and takeaway that wants to open from noon to 5am every day, according to the council's report.
What the application asks for
Opening hours. 12 noon to 5am, seven days a week.
Late-night refreshment. Hot food supplied from 11pm to 5am.
The premises. A fast food restaurant and takeaway with seating for 20 people, at 49 West Street, in the Regency ward. A planning application for change of use is being submitted at the same time.
Why it is going to a panel
The council's report says two representations were received, one from Sussex Police and one from the council's Licensing Authority. Both raise concerns under the licensing objectives of preventing crime and disorder and preventing public nuisance.
The premises is inside the council's City Safety Area. Under the council's Matrix Approach, fast food premises are not supported in this area, and applications that do not comply are likely to be refused unless there are exceptional circumstances. Applicants in the area are also expected to include robust extra safety measures in their operating schedule.
What happens next
The report recommends that the panel determine the application and does not set out a recommended outcome. It does not say whether any conditions have been agreed with the applicant. A further addendum dated 10 November has been added to the papers, and you can read the full agenda and appendices on the council's meeting page.
Licensing panels decide each application on its own merits, so nothing in the report settles the outcome.
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