Richmond Council's licensing committee will next month decide whether to allow a new restaurant in Hampton Hill to open until 2am on New Year's Eve.

Brasserie 1600, which plans to open on Hampton Hill High Street, has applied for a licence to sell alcohol from 11am to 10:30pm, Monday to Saturday, and 11am to 9:30pm on Sundays.

The restaurant is also asking for permission to trade until 2am on New Year's Eve, serving both food and drinks.

In addition, Brasserie 1600 proposes operating daily between 8am and 11pm, with alcohol sales only during licensed hours.

The restaurant, which seats 55 inside and 20 in its garden, described itself in its application as a "modern British brasserie" offering "fresh, locally sourced ingredients" and a curated menu of wines, beers, spirits, and cocktails.

Brasserie 1600 said: "This will be a posh brasserie showcasing modern British cuisine — not a wine bar or pub. Our target audience is primarily local residents and High Street shoppers.

"We aim to operate as a 5-star establishment that enhances the area and provides a venue the community can be proud of."

80 High Street, Hampton Hill used to be a KFC branch (credit: LoopNet).

The business has pledged that no more than 85 people will be on site at any time, and promised steps to limit disruption, including:

• Providing a management phone number for neighbours to raise concerns
• No waste or bottle collections between 11pm and 7am
• Modern kitchen equipment to avoid odours associated with the site's former use as a KFC

So far, six objections have been submitted, including one from local Councillor Jonathan Cardy.

One nearby resident wrote: "My flat is directly in front of the garden area, and I am particularly concerned about noise and loss of privacy.

"If the garden becomes a licensed space, it could mean significant disturbance and affect the quiet enjoyment of my home."

Cllr Cardy added: "A brasserie with a busy garden beneath residents' windows would be very intrusive, especially in summer when people open windows.

"I would support conditions to close the garden by 9:30pm, ban amplified sound, and ensure strict maintenance of ventilation equipment.

"I welcome the building being brought back into use, but the concerns of neighbours must be addressed."

The High Street premises were most recently occupied by KFC, which did not hold a licence.

Before that, it was home to The Jenny Lind public house, which operated under a premises licence until it was surrendered in 2013.

Richmond Council's licensing sub-committee will consider the application at its meeting on Thursday, 4 September.

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