Worcester City Council -
New Applications & Variations to Premises Alcohol Licences

All new applications and variations to existing Premises and Club Licences are subject to a 28 day consultation period. During this time, the following statutory bodies are consulted;

• Police
• Fire Safety Department
• Development Control (Planning Services)
• Safeguarding Safety (Child Protection)
• Community Protection (Noise nuisance)
• Business Compliance (Heath and Safety)
• Primary Care Trust

Representations either in favour or objecting to a licence application must clearly relate to one or more of the four licensing objectives. These are;

• the prevention of crime & disorder
• public safety
• the protection of children from harm
• prevention of public nuisance

New applications for the grant of a premises licence / club premises certificate

Applicant:

Odyssey Hospitality Ltd.

Premises Name:

SoBe Burger

Premises Address:

7 Foregate Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1DB

Licensable activities:

Late Night Refreshment: Everyday: 23:00-03:00

Sale of Alcohol: Everyday: 11:00-03:00

Representations:

Full details of the application can be viewed at the offices of the Licensing Authority, with prior appointment, at

Worcester City Council, Guildhall, High Street, Worcester, WR1 2EY

A responsible authority or any other person can make written representations to the Licensing Authority at any time up to and including

16 September 2026

Representations can be made via email to enquiries@worcsregservices.gov.uk and also via post to:

Worcestershire Regulatory Services, Licensing, Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster, DY11 7WF.

When making representations, please quote reference

26/04013/PREMLI

It is an offence for anyone knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with a Licence Application. The maximum fine on summary conviction is unlimited.

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Applications to vary a premises licence or club premises certificate

Applicant:
Friar Street Investments LTD
Premises Name:
The Courtyard
Premises Address:
The Courtyard, 11-13 St Nicholas Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1UW
Nature of Variation:
1. To extend the hours of the Supply of Alcohol & licensable activities by 1 hour from: 11:00hrs to 03:00hrs for Friday, Saturday and Sunday proceeding a Bank Holiday. 1. To extend the hours of the Supply of Alcohol & licensable activities by 1 hour from: 11:00hrs to 03:00hrs for Friday and Saturday. 2. To Extend the Premise Licensing Plan.Liaison has been made and agreed with PC Gemma Gibbs West Mercia Licensing Unit.1. To extend the hours of the Supply of Alcohol & licensable activities by 1 hour from: 11:00hrs to 03:00hrs for Friday and Saturday. 2. To Extend the Premise Licensing Plan.Liaison has been made and agreed with PC Gemma Gibbs West Mercia Licensing Unit1. To extend the hours of the Supply of Alcohol & licensable activities by 1 hour from: 11:00hrs to 03:00hrs for Friday and Saturday. 2. To Extend the Premise Licensing Plan.Liaison has been made and agreed with PC Gemma Gibbs West Mercia Licensing Unit
Representations:
Full details of the application can be viewed at the offices of the Licensing Authority, with prior appointment, at
Worcester City Council, Guildhall, High Street, Worcester, WR1 2EY
A responsible authority or any other person can make written representations to the Licensing Authority at any time up to and including
3 November 2026
Representations can be made via email to enquiries@worcsregservices.gov.uk and also via post to:
Worcestershire Regulatory Services, Licensing, Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster, DY11 7WF.
When making representations, please quote reference
26/04768/VARYPL
It is an offence for anyone knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with a Licence Application. The maximum fine on summary conviction is unlimited.

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Applicant:

Marston's Plc

Premises Name:

Portobello Inn

Premises Address:

Portobello Inn, 139 Bransford Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4EZ

Nature of Variation:

Representations:

Full details of the application can be viewed at the offices of the Licensing Authority, with prior appointment, at

Worcester City Council, Guildhall, High Street, Worcester, WR1 2EY

A responsible authority or any other person can make written representations to the Licensing Authority at any time up to and including

3 November 2026

Representations can be made via email to enquiries@worcsregservices.gov.uk and also via post to:

Worcestershire Regulatory Services, Licensing, Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster, DY11 7WF.

When making representations, please quote reference

26/04734/VARYPL

It is an offence for anyone knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with a Licence Application. The maximum fine on summary conviction is unlimited.

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Applicant:

B & M Retail Limited

Premises Name:

B & M Store

Premises Address:

(Former Homebase), Unit 2, Bath Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 3HW

Nature of Variation:

(1) To vary the layout of the premises to allow self-service checkouts and a kiosk in accordance with the submitted plans (2) To remove the current Premises Licence conditions and replace with updated conditions as shown in the attached Annex A which follows at the of this application form   (3) To extend the hours for alcohol and opening to 07:00 to 23:00 daily

Representations:

Full details of the application can be viewed at the offices of the Licensing Authority, with prior appointment, at

Worcester City Council, Guildhall, High Street, Worcester, WR1 2EY

A responsible authority or any other person can make written representations to the Licensing Authority at any time up to and including

12 October 2026

Representations can be made via email to enquiries@worcsregservices.gov.uk and also via post to:

Worcestershire Regulatory Services, Licensing, Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster

DY11 7WF.

When making representations, please quote reference

26/04354/VARYPL

It is an offence for anyone knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with a Licence Application. The maximum fine on summary conviction is unlimited.

Applications for the review a premises licence

There are no current applications for the review of a premises licence.

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