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: 29 April 2026
Closing date: 14 May 2026
Applicant: Marston’s Plc
Premises: Cobham Arms, Howley Grange Road, Quinton, B62 0JD
Type of application: Minor Variation

Details of variation applied for:
The application seeks to add new conditions to the licence regarding the provision of CCTV (as agreed with West Midlands Police) and delete the historic condition wording in Annex 2 Condition 5 relating to the same.

Received: 21 April 2026
Closing date: 6 May 2026
Applicant: Miss Stephanie Alexandra Silvester
Premises: District21 (formerly Monty's), 1 High Street, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 1RP
Type of application: Minor Variation
Details of variation applied for:  

1.

The premises licence holder seeks to amend the existing condition relating to the provision and deployment of SIA registered door supervisors.

It is proposed that the condition be varied to allow for a minimum of 4 SIA registered door supervisors to be deployed at the premises.

The number and deployment of SIA door supervisors will remain appropriate to the operation of the premises, taking into account the nature of events, expected attendance and other relevant factors. Where necessary, additional SIA registered staff will be provided to ensure the promotion of the licensing objectives.

In support of the variation, the premises has undertaken physical improvements to enhance safety and control measures. This includes the increase in height of the external smoking area boundary by approximately 4ft, which improves customer containment, reduces the risk of unauthorised access and egress, and enhances staff oversight of the area.

As a result of these improvements, it is proposed that the requirement to deploy 2 SIA door supervisors specifically within the smoking area is removed, as the area can now be effectively monitored and managed by 1 SIA door supervisor.

The premises licence holder will continue to uphold all four licensing objectives, with regard to the prevention of crime and disorder and public safety. Staff will remain appropriately trained, and effective management controls, incident logging and dispersal procedures will continue to be implemented.

This variation is sought to ensure that staffing levels and deployment and proportionate and appropriate, while maintaining a safe and well managed environment for patrons and staff. 

2.

The premises licence holder seeks to amend the existing condition relating to the presence of children on the premises. 

As the premises now operates as restaurant, it is proposed that the condition be varied to permit children on the premises until 21:30 hours, instead of the 21:00 hours. Children will remain accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

All appropriate safeguards will remain in place, including the operation of Challenge 25 policy, staff training in age verification, and the maintenance of an incident/refusal log. 

The premises licence holder will continue to uphold the licence objectives, in particular the protection of children from harm and this variation is considered appropriate in line with the restaurant style operation of the venue.

3.

The premises licence holder seeks to amend the premises licence to reflect a change in the trading name of the venue. 

It is proposed that the name of the premises be changed from "Monty's" to "District21"

The premises is in no way affiliated with the previous trading name, and this variation is requested to ensure that the premises licence accurately reflects the current operation and branding of the business.

Received:  1st April 2026

Closing Date:  29th April 2026

Applicant:  AMC Restaurants Limited

Premises:  McDonalds Restaurant, 69 Kent Street, Upper Gornal, Dudley  DY3 1UX

Details of Variation applied for:

To extend late night refreshment/closing hours by one hour, until 01:00 on Sundays to Thursdays (currently 00:00).

The instore restaurant will close at 23:00 every day and late night refreshment will be provided via the Drive-Thru and Delivery only.

Received:  16th April 2026

Closing date:  30th April 2026

Applicant:  Greene King Retailing Limited

Premises:  Bramford Arms, Park Road, Woodsetton, Dudley  DY1 4JN

Type of application:  Minor Variation

Details of variation applied for:  To vary the premises licence plan for refurbishment/redecoration works including:

• Alterations to fixed seating and booths with refurbished furniture and full internal redecoration.
• Existing lobby door to bar entrance to be blocked up and repositioned to the left hand side of the entrance wall.
• All toilets to receive a full refurbishment including alterations to doorways and access into the bar toilets – Gents bar toilets to be removed and replaced with a store and Ladies to receive a new entrance doorway.

Received:  20^th April 2026

Closing date: 1^st May 2026

Applicant: Admiral Taverns Limited

Premises: Castle, 253 Castle Street, Dudley. DY1 1RQ

Type of application: Minor Variation

Details of variation applied for:

Reduction of opening hours as follows:

• Thursday, Friday and Saturday:-10am - 2am
• Monday- Wednesday:-10am - 1:30am
• Sunday:- 12:00 midday – 1:30am 

Also to add and remove conditions on the licence as agreed with West Midlands Police