Due to high numbers of existing drivers and students in the areas below TfL are currently not processing any new applications for :-

Sector 2: Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Newham and Redbridge. 

Sector 6: Merton & Sutton.

Sector 7: Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames, and Richmond upon Thames. 

Anyone already accepted as a student is not affected.

TfL intend to undertake a detailed review of suburban licensing during 2012 which will result in the launch of a trade consultation towards the end of the year.