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You can view the different types of licences using our licence directory.
PublicAccess is our on-line service that makes it possible for you to:
- search for current and past licensing applications (please note some current applications may have missing detail on public access while they are being processed, further information on live applications can be found on this page)
- view information on the applications and licences once issued
You can search and view the above information freely.
When you register you will also be able to:
- track the progress of applications
- save your searches
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
Big News 4
Ward: Milton
Address: Big News, 13 Clifftown Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1AB
Summary of proposal: Full Variation of a premises licence - the applicant wishes to vary the premises licence to extend the existing hours permitted for the sale and supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises.
Current opening hours and permitted hours for the sale of alcohol: Sundays to Thursdays: 06:00 to 23:00, Fridays and Saturdays: 06:00 to 00:00 (Midnight)
Proposed permitted hours for the sale of alcohol: Monday to Sunday: 06:00 to 01:00 (the following day)
Proposed opening hours of the premises:Monday to Sunday: 06:00 to 01:00 (the following day)
Representations must be received by 6 November 2026 (26/01684/LAPREM)
Chester's Bar
Ward: Thorpe Bay
Address: 111 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2YP
Summary of proposal: application for a premises licence - the sale of alcohol for the consumption on the premises daily 13:00 to 23:00. Non-standard timings: New Year's Eve 13:00 to 01:00 (following day). Standard opening hours: daily: 13:00 to 23:00.
Representations must be received by 5 November 2026 (26/01650/LAPREM)
Garon Park Driving Range Café Bar
Ward: Southchurch
Address: Garon Park, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4FA
Summary of proposal: New Premises Application. Sale of alcohol on and off the premises between 1000 to 2200 daily. Recorded Music 1000 to 2200 daily.
Representations must be received by 15 October 2026 (26/01578/LAPREM)