Secret Cinema’s Greenwich Peninsula licence hearing set for 11 August
Two residents object to late-night noise from the planned 1,500-seat immersive venue
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Secret Cinema’s application to sell alcohol at its new Greenwich Peninsula venue will be heard next week. The company, known for immersive film and theatre experiences, secured planning permission from Greenwich Council last month to build a 1,500-seat auditorium on the site.
The Licensing Sub-Committee B will meet on 11 August to decide whether the venue can operate until 11.30 pm on weekdays and midnight on weekends. MyLondon reported that the licence would cover alcohol sales and late opening hours.
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Residents raise noise concerns
Two local residents have formally objected to the licence application. Both cited fears that the venue would generate late-night noise and disturbance for those living nearby. The objections were submitted to Greenwich Council ahead of the 11 August hearing.
Secret Cinema described the planned venue as a “state-of-the-art immersive space” in its application. The company stated it would host productions based on major film titles, with a flexible design to accommodate different shows. The site is adjacent to the Troubador Theatre, a 3,000-seat venue currently under construction.
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What happens next
The Licensing Sub-Committee B will review the application and objections on 11 August. If approved, the licence would allow the venue to operate for up to 10 years. Residents who wish to address the committee can request to speak at the hearing by contacting Greenwich Council’s licensing team before the meeting.
Secret Cinema’s current production, *Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical*, is running at Battersea Park until mid-September. The company has previously staged shows at Wembley and Canning Town, including *Guardians of the Galaxy* in 2022 and *Stranger Things* in 2019.
Questions this report answers
+What is the licence application for?
Secret Cinema has applied for a premises licence to sell alcohol and operate until 11.30 pm on weekdays and midnight on weekends at its new Greenwich Peninsula venue. The decision will be made by Greenwich Council on 11 August.
+Who has objected to the licence?
Two local residents have formally objected to the licence application. They expressed concerns about late-night noise and disturbance affecting nearby homes on the Greenwich Peninsula, as reported by MyLondon.
+When will the decision be made?
Greenwich Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee B will decide on the licence application on 11 August. Residents can request to speak at the hearing by contacting the council’s licensing team before the meeting.
+How long could the venue operate if approved?
If the licence is granted, Secret Cinema’s venue could operate for up to 10 years. The company plans to host immersive film and theatre productions at the 1,500-seat auditorium on the Greenwich Peninsula.
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