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: 18 March 2026
Closing Date: 15 April 2026
Applicant: Marston's Plc
Premises: Ashwood Inn, 2 Sandringham Place, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 5HP
Details of Variation applied for:

1. Extension of licensing and opening hours as follows:

PROPOSED HOURS

Films, Indoor Sporting Events, Live Music, Recorded Music, Performance of Dance, Sale of Alcohol

Monday to Thursday: 10am to 12am
Friday to Sunday: 10am to 2am

Opening Hours

Monday to Thursday: 10am to 12.30am
Friday to Sunday: 10am to 2.30am

CURRENT HOURS

Films, Indoor Sporting Events, Live Music, Recorded Music, Performance of Dance, Sale of Alcohol

Monday to Sunday 11am to 12am

Opening Hours

Monday to Sunday 11am to 12.30am

2. Removal of the following condition:

"Conditions agreed with the Fire Authority – Maximum capacity of 100 people. The means of escape for occupants from the function room is insufficient for current capacity therefore this room should be limited to a maximum capacity of 100 people."

The capacity number is specified on the Fire Risk Assessment document.

Received: 11 March 2026
Closing date: 25 March 2026
Applicant: Mrs Augustine Nsinga
Premises: The Coast Restaurant Bar, 31-32 King Street, Dudley, DY2 8NY
Type of application: Minor Variation
Details of variation applied for: The application seeks to reduce door staff from 6 to 5 and to offer premium drinks in VIP areas

Received: 9 March 2025
Closing date: 23 March 2026 
Applicant: Aldi Stores Limited
Premises: Aldi, Saltwells Road, Dudley, DY2 9PE
Type of application: Minor Variation
Details of variation applied for: Amendment of the current approved plan to show a reconfiguration to the tills

Received: 9 March 2025
Closing date: 23 March 2026 
Applicant: Aldi Stores Limited
Premises: Aldi, Peartree Lane, Dudley, DY2 0UW
Type of application: Minor Variation
Details of variation applied for: Amendment of the current approved plan to show a reconfiguration to the tills

Received: 9 March 2025
Closing date: 23 March 2026 
Applicant: Aldi Stores Limited
Premises: Aldi, New Road, Dudley, DY8 1PB
Type of application: Minor Variation
Details of variation applied for: Amendment of the current approved plan to show a reconfiguration to the tills