Variations to Premises Licence

You should be aware that in the case of minor variations, there is no right to a hearing (as for a full variation or new application), but licensing authorities must take any relevant representations into account in arriving at a decision. (Representations are only relevant if they clearly relate to the likely effect of the grant of the variation on the promotion of at least one of the licensing objectives.

Interested parties (such as local residents) have ten working days from the ‘initial day’, i.e., the day after the application is received by the licensing authority to submit representations.

The licensing authority must wait until this ten working day period has elapsed before determining the application, but must do so at the latest within 15 working days, beginning on the first working day after the authority received the application, with effect either that:

• the minor variation is granted; or,
• the application is refused.

If the licensing authority fails to respond within 15 days the application will be treated as refused and the authority must return the fee.

If the application is refused and is re-submitted through the full variation process, the regulations applicable to full variations will apply.

For a full variation application, interested parties have 28 consecutive days to make a representation, the timetable starts on the day after the day on which the application was given to the Licensing Authority.

Received:  2 November 2026

Closing date:  16 November 2026

Applicant:  Parminder Singh Gill and Jaswinder Kaur Gill

Premises:  J K & Sons Newsagents, 41-45 Central Drive, Dudley, West Midlands DY3 2QE

Type of application: Minor Variation

Details of variation applied for:

To add conditions to the Premises Licence as follows:

1. AGE VERIFICATION - the premises will operate an age verification policy set at a minimum of ‘Challenge 25’.  All staff authorised to sell alcohol will be trained in this policy and without exception adhere to it.  Acceptable forms of identification to verify age will only include a passport, photographic driving licence or a Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) such as Citizen Card, or equivalent.  No other form of identification will be accepted.
2. ADVISORY NOTICES - suitable age restricted advisory and warning notices are to be displayed (1) on the main door to the premises (2) at the point of sale (3) in prominent positions at all points within the premises where alcohol is displayed for sale to the public.
3. REFUSALS REGISTER – a register for age restricted products will be maintained at the premises. This can be either a written register or an electronic version.  As a minimum, the register will record the date, time and reason for the refusal of sale.  All staff working on the premises will know of the existence of the register and will produce it at the time of request by any authorised officer from the Responsible Authority.  The PLH, DPS or store manager will review the register once a week ensuring it is completed and accurate and for audit purposes be in a position to corroborate this review in writing or electronically. 
4. CCTV - will be installed at the premises.  It will record, at all times, when the premises are open for licensable activities and store digital files for a minimum of 30 days.  It will record (1) those areas within the store where alcohol is displayed to the public and (2) the point of sale.  A camera is also to be installed to record all incidents immediately outside the premises.  The camera views of these areas will remain unobstructed at all times.  All recordings will be backed up to a separate server (i.e. Cloud or similar). 
5. Any CCTV hard drive that is damaged or broken will be retained at the premises for a minimum of 30 days and available upon request by the Police or any other responsible authority.  In the event that a CCTV system is returned by the premises to the original manufacturer due to a warranty, they will have to show evidence of this.
6. In any event that a CCTV system is seized, a replacement system will be sought immediately.
7. At least one member of staff on duty at all times will be conversant with the viewing and downloading of the CCTV system.  They will be able to download any footage at the request of the Police and any other Responsible Authority within 24 hours of the request.
8. At the beginning of every day, prior to licensable activity taking place, the CCTV will be checked that it is in working order and this will be documented, date, timed and signed by the checker and made available to the Police and any other responsible authority upon request.
9. STAFF TRAINING - anyone employed to work on the premises who finds themselves on duty during licensable hours of business and being in a position where it is reasonable to expect them to potentially take payment from customers for goods which may include alcohol must already have completed an initial training programme in relation to the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003.  This initial training must include a written test to verify the competency of that person.  This initial training must be completed prior to that member of staff being left alone in the store for any period of time whatsoever. Existing employees will undertake refresher training every 12 months, as a minimum.  A record of all staff training will be maintained and stored on the premises and produced upon request to an authorised officer from the Responsible Authority.
10. CASUAL STAFF - during the hours of licensable activity and where any alcohol is visibly on display in the premises for sale to the public, persons who are not formally employed and trained to work at the premises are NOT to be left in temporary control regardless of the period of time.  In the case of an emergency situation the PLH, DPS or store manager should close the store until a suitable member of staff can be present. 
11. PERSONNEL FILE – a file shall be maintained and stored at the premises for each member of staff authorised to sell alcohol.  As a minimum, this must include proof of identity, date of birth, current home address and National Insurance Number.  The only acceptable form of identity and age verification will be a signed copy of passport and/or driving licence.  Proof of an address will include a letter from a current utility provider that clearly shows the name of the specific member of staff and not a relative or friend.   Personnel files will be produced upon request to any authorised officer from the Responsible Authority.
12. PROXY SALES - any person suspected of attempting to purchase alcohol for anyone underage shall be refused service and an appropriate entry made within the Refusals Register.
13. The employer must carry out checks relating to the ‘right to work’ of their employees and any prospective employees before entering into a contract of employment.
14. All copies of documents acquired by the employer as a result of conducting checks relating to the ‘right to work’ must be stored securely by the employer at the premises or a digital copy be immediately accessible from the premises for ease of inspection by immigration officials.
15. The employer, or any person appearing to represent the employer, must be able to produce on demand documents relating to the ‘right to work’, at the request of an immigration officer who enters the premises to carry out an inspection under section 179 (1A) of the 2003 Act.

Received:  4th November 2026

Closing Date:  2nd December 2026

Applicant:  Marston’s Plc

Premises:  Mount Pleasant, 115 Cot Lane, Kingswinford  DY6 9TH

Details of Variation applied for:

Amendments to the Licence Plan as follows:-

1. Layout

To amend the layout of the premises as per drawing 09.26/3781/204 as follows:

Internally

• To the front of the premises removal of fixed seating along perimeter of the premises and intervening partitions to create more open plan environment.
• To the middle of the premises, further removal of fixed seating to create more open plan area.
• To the rear of the premises extension of conservatory
• To back of house remodelling of back of house facilities so as to enlarge kitchen capacity and create new walk in freezer space.
• Relocation of AWP machines
• Appropriate redecoration throughout.

Externally

Application is made to licence the external areas as shown on the attached plan and in particular:

• To the front of the premises the pre-existing external seating area to the front of the premises which will have the benefit of a temporary external bar to be used at times of high usage to ease congestion and improve supervision. 
• To the rear of the premises, terraced area surrounding conservatory.
• New furniture and lighting to the external area.

2. Licensable Activities

Films – To add in the licensable activity of films externally between the hours of 10:00 until 22:00 hours Monday to Sunday. 

To add the licensable activity of live and recorded music externally between the hours of 10:00 and 22:00 hours Monday to Sunday.

3. Opening Hours

No amendment is made in relation to the opening hours as the overall hours for licensable activities remain as currently permitted.

4. Conditions

The application has allowed a review of the conditions endorsed upon the Licence to be undertaken.

Annex 2

a) Condition to be amended.

• Condition under Protection of Children from Harm to be amended to:
  
  “Children under the age of 16 shall not be permitted to enter the premises after 22:00 hours unless attending a pre-booked function or dining with an adult.”

b) Conditions to be deleted.

• Condition under General.
  
  The following wording stipulated under this heading is descriptive only and is unenforceable and is proposed to be deleted.
  
  “I have undertaken my own risk assessment to undertake the following proposed steps.
  
  The types of regulated entertainment proposed materially do no more than reinstate the normal pub entertainment that was previously unregulated as identified in the application form.
  
  No new steps have been identified in relation to the four licensing objectives save as below.”

Received:  9th November 2026

Closing date:  23rd November 2026

Applicant:  Liam Burns

Premises:  The Pub Sedgley, 1H High Street, Sedgley, Dudley  DY3 1RP

Type of application: Minor Variation

Details of variation applied for:

The application seeks to amend the premises licence plan to reflect alterations to the internal layout of The Pub Sedgley. The bar has been repositioned by approximately 2 metres, and the toilet facilities have been relocated and reconfigured following Building Control recommendations relating to fire safety, access and the safe use of the premises.

No changes are sought to the authorised licensable activities, operating hours, licence conditions or maximum customer capacity.

Received:  10th November 2026

Closing date:  24th November 2026

Applicant:  Hasbury Conservative & Unionist Club

Premises:  Hasbury Conservative & Unionist Club, 91 Blackberry Lane, Halesowen  B63 4NZ

Type of application: Minor Variation

Details of variation applied for:

Replace the current Operating Schedule with the following:-

1. General all four licensing objectives
   
   See below. The applicant Club is of long standing and efficiently run and supervised by its committee. Experience Club Steward/Premises Supervisor and experienced staff.
   
   
2. The prevention of crime and disorder
   
   All staff are vigilant in promoting good order in the premises and adjacent area. A strict policy or restricting the sale of alcohol to adults only is observed. Drunkenness and anti-social behaviour are never tolerated.
   
   CCTV cameras with recording equipment monitor the car parks, main entrance and function room.
   
   CCTV will be recording for a minimum of 28 days. All footage will be able to capture full facial recognition at all entrances and exits. It will also cover all of the Licensable areas specifically the bars.
   
   One member of staff on duty at all times will be able to view and download any footage requested by any of the Responsible Authorities, either on USB (provided by the venue) or uploaded onto a link provided to them. This will be produced within 24 hours of the initial request.
   
   Every week a member of staff will check to ensure that the CCTV is recording correctly, and this check will be entered into a separate book, which will be signed and dated by the checker and it will remain on the premises at all times.
   
   Any CCTV system that is faulty, will be replaced as soon as possible and that system will be retained on the premises for a minimum of 30 days, unless it is returned back to the original manufacturer, whereby proof will be shown.
   
   
3. Public safety
   
   Bottles and glasses are collected regularly and not permitted outside the premises. Fire exits and extinguishers are regularly maintained and Fire Service compliant. First Aid facilities are available at all times.
   
   
4. The prevention of public nuisance
   
   Premises and car parks are regularly monitored to ensure good behaviour and to promote awareness of the right to comfort, quiet enjoyment and privacy of neighbouring residents.
   
   
5. The protection of children from harm
   
   No under 18s will be allowed inside the premises unless they are always accompanied by an adult. No 18th birthday parties will be allowed.
   
   The premises will operate a Challenge 25 Policy. The premises will have a written policy requiring ID checks for anyone appearing under 25. Signage will be displayed.
   
   Acceptable ID – Passport, photocard driving licence, PASS accredited card (must carry the PASS hologram).
   
   Refusals Register
   
   Every refusal must be recorded with date, time, staff member and reason.
   
   Staff Training
   
   Staff must receive training on Challenge 25, and acceptable forms of ID, refusal procedures and the recording of refusals. Updated training must be completed every 12 months, and a record of this training will be retained within a training folder and always kept on the premises. The DPS must ensure that this training takes place.
   
   Incident Book
   
   An incident book shall be kept on the premises and made available on request by any of the Responsible Authorities. The book shall include any incidents that occur inside the premises, which include ejections, barring, calls to the Police, or visits from any of the Responsible Authorities. This will be kept on the premises at all times and available upon request.
   
   Conditions attached after a hearing by the licensing authority on 10th April 2007.
   
   All conditions set out as in the operating schedule.

1. 1. All windows shall be secured during regulated entertainments.
2. 2.Signs in the car park to state:- no sounding of horns and to leave the car park quietly
3. 3.Car park to be policed by the steward and staff during functions where there is private entertainment held on the premises.

The following condition to be removed:

“A noise limiter for both the ground floor and first floor of the premises to be set by Environmental Health in consultation with named local residents”.