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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
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 2,999). 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)
Eastern Esplanade Catering Ltd
Ward: Kursaal
Address: 32 - 35 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea Essex SS1 2ES
Summary of proposal: The sale by retail of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises. Sundays to Thursdays: 10:00 - 00:00, Fridays and Saturdays: 10:00 - 02:00 (following day). Non-standard timings: On all Bank Holidays and the day immediately preceding each of them: 10:00 to 02:00.On New Year's Eve: from 10:00 to the start of permitted hours on the following day. On the day British Summer Time commences: an additional hour to those stated above.
The provision of late night refreshment indoor only. Sundays to Thursdays: 23:00 - 00:00, Fridays and Saturdays: 23:00 - 02:00 (following day), Non-standard timings: On all Bank Holidays and the day immediately preceding each of them: 23:00 to 02:00. On New Year's Eve: from 23:00 to the start of permitted hours on the following day. On the day British Summer Time commences: an additional hour to those stated above.
The provision of regulated entertainment comprising (Indoor Only): performance of dance, Live Music and anything of a similar description. Sundays to Thursdays: 10:00 - 00:00, Fridays and Saturdays: 10:00 - 02:00 (following day). Non-standard timings: On all Bank Holidays and the day immediately preceding each of them from 10:00 to 02:00. On New Year's Eve from 10:00 to the start of permitted hours on the following day. On the day when British Summertime commences an additional hour to those stated above.
Indoor Sporting Events: Sundays to Thursdays: 23:00 - 00:00, Fridays and Saturdays: 23:00 - 02:00 (following day). Non-standard timings: On all Bank Holidays and the day immediately preceding each of them: 23:00 to 02:00. On New Year's Eve: from 23:00 to the start of permitted hours on the following day. On the day British Summer Time commences: an additional hour to those stated above.
Recorded Music (Indoor only): Sundays to Thursdays: 23:00 - 00:00, Fridays and Saturdays: 23:00 - 02:00 (following day). Non-standard timings: On all Bank Holidays and the day immediately preceding each of them: 10:00 to 02:00. On New Year's Eve: from 10:00 to the start of permitted hours on the following day. On the day British Summertime commences: an additional hour to those stated above.
Standard Opening Hours: Sundays to Thursdays 10:00 - 00:30, Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 - 02:30.
Non-standard timings: On all Bank Holidays and the day immediately preceding each of them from 10:00 to 02:30. On New Year's Eve from 10:00 to the start of permitted hours on the following day. On the day when British Summertime commences an additional hour to those stated above.
Representations must be received by 4 June 2026 (26/00836/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)
Randells Food and Wine
Ward: Victoria
Address: 71-73 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2NL
Summary of proposal: Application to vary a Premises Licence: Applied varied Standard Opening Hours - Daily: 06:00 to 03:00 the following day. Applied Licensable Activities for new Licence - The Sale by Retail of Alcohol for Consumption Off the Premises only Daily: 08:00 to 03:00 the following day, Provision of Late Night Refreshment Daily: 23:00 to 03:00 the following day.
Remove/Vary Conditions in Annex 2:
- Remove Annex 2, condition 2,
- Amend Annex 2, condition 3,
- Amend Annex 2, condition 4,
- Amend Annex 2, condition 5,
- Amend Annex 2, condition 6,
- Amend Annex 2, condition 7,
- Amend Annex 2, condition 8,
- Amend Annex 2, condition 9,
- Amend Annex 2, condition 11,
- Amend Annex 2, condition 13,
(amended and updated condition detailed in section M below)
Remove Conditions in Annex 3:
- Remove Annex 3, condition 1,
- Remove Annex 3, condition 2.
Replace Premises Plan in Annex 4 with Plan: 0320-52-12 dated Feb 2017 Current Standard Opening Hours: Daily: 06:00 to 00:00. Licensable Activities on Current Premises Licence - The Sale by Retail of Alcohol for Consumption Off the Premises only Daily: 08:00 to 23:00
Representations must be received by 4 June 2026 (26/00835/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)
KingPutts
Ward: Kursaal
Address: 52 Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 2EN
Application for a premises licence: The Sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises: Daily 10:00 to 00:30. Provision of Late Night refreshment (Indoors Only) Daily: 23:00 to 01:00. Standard Opening Hours: Daily: 09:00 to 01:00.
Representations must be received by 26 May 2026 (26/00787/LAPREM)