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Latest applications for licences and making a representation
On this page you can find all the applications for new or varied premises licences and club premises certificates.
If we do not get any objections to the applications then we must grant the application.
If objections are raised (and not resolved) the Licensing Sub Committee will decide whether to grant the application based on the evidence presented by the relevant parties.
Making representation
Representations must be in writing and received by The Licensing Authority within 28 days beginning on the day after the application was given to us. Your representation must address one or more of the licensing objectives, which are:
- The Prevention of Crime and Disorder
- Public Nuisance
- Public Safety
- The Protection of Children From Harm
Representations should be emailed to licact2003@southend.gov.uk or sent to the Licensing Authority, Southend-on-Sea City Council, Civic Centre (Floor 5) , Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6ZG. In order to validate your representation please include your full postal address.
Please note that if you make a representation to an application:
- The Licensing Act 2003 (hearings) Regulations 2005 require the Licensing Authority to provide the applicant with copies of any relevant representations made in full (including personal data such as name and address). The Licensing Authority will not edit your letter of representation before it sends it out
- your letter will also be in the agenda should the matter proceed to a sub-committee hearing. Your personal data may also be published in the minutes which are given to all parties to the proceedings and available on our website
- a record of the application, the statutory register of the Licensing Authority, may be inspected at the Councils office address given above, between 08:30 and 16:45 on Mondays to Fridays except on bank and public holidays
- if you make a false statement in connection with an application you could be fined up to £5000
Latest applications
Co-Operative
Ward: West Shoebury
Address: 83 - 87 West Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-On-Sea SS3 9DT
Summary of proposal: Full Variation of a premises licence: The application seeks to amend the current premises licence (25/01424/LAPREM). The key proposed changes are as follows:
Extension of alcohol sales hours to 06:00 – 23:00 daily, replacing the current hours of 08:00 – 23:00 (Mon–Sat) 10:00 – 22:30 (Sun) and the removal of Christmas Day and Good Friday restrictions. Formalising opening hours of the premises to 06:00 – 23:00 daily. Removal of Annex 2 condition which currently states that “Alcohol shall not be sold in an open container or be consumed in the licensed premises.” Update layout to the approved premises plan: 25-389-W60-A-JAN 2026. There are no proposed changes to the licensable activities beyond the sale of alcohol for off-premises consumption. The applicant has also set out updated operating measures within the application, including CCTV provision, Challenge 25 policy, and staff training, in support of the licensing objectives.
Representations must be received by 1 July 2026 (26/00978/LAPREM)
LazyDays Festival
Ward: Prittlewell
Address: Field 1, Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6ND
Summary of proposal: Full Variation of a premises licence: Increase capacity to 6,500, with 500 reserved for staff and performers. (previously 4,999). Open to the public 7 days in a calendar year (previously 3 days ) during the following hours:
- Monday 10:00-20:00,
- Tuesday 10:00-20:00,
- Wednesday 12:00-22:30,
- Thursday 12:00-22:30,
- Friday 11:00-23:15,
- Saturday 11:00-23:15,
- Sunday 11:00-22:00.
The sale and/or supply by retail of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises
- Monday 10:00-20:00,
- Tuesday 10:00-20:00,
- Wednesday 12:00-22:30,
- Thursday 12:00-22:30,
- Friday 11:00-23:00,
- Saturday 11:00-23:00,
- Sunday 11:00-22:00.
Regulated entertainment including dance, plays, films, live and recorded music, Anything similar to live or recorded music/dance between:
- Monday 10:00-20:00,
- Tuesday 10:00-20:00,
- Wednesday 12:00-22:30,
- Thursday 12:00-22:30,
- Friday 11:00-23:00,
- Saturday 11:00-23:00,
- Sunday 11:00-22:00.
Vary Condition 58 and Condition 59 into one condition to read “lower-frequency noise monitoring clauses to be substituted by “1/3 octave band readings will be taken to ensure that the 31.5Hz to 160Hz bands do not exceed the representative background noise level (LA90) plus 15dB, plus a further 20dB, when measured as LCEq over a 15 minute period, subject to an upper limit of 90dB(C) at the Façade of noise sensitive premises near to the event”.
Representations must be received by 19 June 2026 (26/00923/LAPREM)
Londis Dinusan
Ward: Kursaal
Address: 1-3 Montague Buildings, Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2NE
Summary of proposal: Full Variation of a premises licence: The sale by retail of alcohol for consumption off the premises. Daily: 00:00 to 23:59. The provision of late night refreshment. Daily: 23:00 - 05:00 Following day. Standard Opening Hours Daily: 00:00 to 23:59hrs. Change Trading name of the Premises from 'Roddy's' to 'Londis - Dinusan'. Remove Condition 23 which states 'Deliveries for customer food and drink delivery platform drivers from the premises shall only be made between the hours of 08:00 and 23:00hrs.
Representations must be received by 17 June 2026 (26/00915/LAPREM)
The Brunch Co
Ward: Leigh
Address: 55 Broadway, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1PE
Summary of proposal: New premises licence: sale of alcohol on and off premises Sun to Wed: 0900 to 1630, Thurs 0900 to 2300, Fri and Sat 0900 to 0000. Late night Refreshment: Fri and Sat 2300 to 0000.
Representations must be received by 5 June 2026 (26/00844/LAPREM)
ChicKing
Ward: Kursaal
Address: 47 Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 2EN
Summary of proposal: application for a premises licence - the provision of late night refreshments indoors and outdoors: Sun to Thurs: 23:00 to 00:00, Fri and Sat: 23:00 to 01:00. Standard opening hours: Sun to Thurs: 10:00 to 00:00, Fri and Sat: 10:00 to 01:00.
Representations must be received by 11 June 2026 (26/00765/LAPREM)