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Licensing Act 2003 applications


On this page you can view details of ongoing Licensing Act applications for premises and club premises.

If you want to comment on an application, it must be made in writing by the deadline and contact us by email with the subject line of 'Licensing Act applications'.

It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence.

Applications below are listed by deadline date.

Applicant detailsPremises detailsSummary of applicationDeadline for representations
News Express Limited

Shop Local
5 New Elvet
Durham 
DH1 3AQ

Application to vary a premises licence 

Sale of alcohol (off the premises) Monday to Sunday 7.00am to 1.00am

30 November 2023
Ms Andrea Watson

Hooch's Snooker and Pool Lounge
Newmarket Street
Consett
DH8 5LQ

Application to vary a premises licence 

To extend the licensed area to include an extra four pool tables

1 December 2023
Mr Daniel Charles Bear

Bear Luxe Barber and Bar
73 Medomsley Road
Consett
DH8 5HJ

Application for the grant of a premises licence 

Sale of alcohol (on and off the premises) Monday to Thursday 10.00am to 7.00pm, Friday  and Saturday 9.00am to 10.00pm, Sunday 10.00am to 7.00pm

1 December 2023
ARCCON Limited

The Royal Hotel
Front Street
Stanley
DH9 0JQ

Application for the grant of a premises licence 

Indoor sporting events Monday to Sunday 11.00pm to 11.30pm

Sale of alcohol (on the premises) Monday to Sunday 11.00am to 11.30pm

4 December 2023
Ms Anne Binks       

The Copper Mine
26 High Jobs
Crook
DL15 0UL

Minor variation of a premises licence

To add conditions to annex 2 of the premises licence relating to the following licensing objectives:

Prevention of crime and disorder, prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm

7 December 2023

WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited        

Morrisons
Dalton Park Shopping Outlet
Murton
SR7 9HU

Minor variation of a premises licence

To change the internal layout of the premises

15 December 2023

Davis Terrace Convenience Store

Davis Terrace Convenience Store
Davis Terrace
Easington
SR8 3JA

Application for the grant of a premises licence 

Sale of alcohol (off the premises) Monday to Saturday 8.00am to 9.00pm, Sunday 9.00am to 8.30pm

11 December 2023
Box 43 Limited

Top Hat Studios
59 - 61 High Street
Spennymoor
DL16 6BB

Application for the grant of a premises licence 

Films (indoors) Monday to Sunday 2.00pm to 6.00pm and 7.00pm to 11.00pm

Sale of alcohol (on the premises) Monday to Saturday 12.00pm to 11.00pm, Sunday 10.00am to 11.00pm

11 December 2023
Mrs Nicola Anderson on behalf of Durham County Council Licensing Enforcement Team (Responsible Authority)

The Top House
103 Front Street
Stanley
DH9 0TB

Application for the review of a premises licence

To address concerns relating to the Prevention of Crime and Disorder, Public Safety and the Prevention of Public Nuisance licensing objectives

12 December 2023

Mr Liam DineenJD's Bar
Box Clever
Northumberland Street
Horden
Peterlee
SR8 4PX

Applicationfor the grant of a premises licence 

Sale of alcohol (on the premises) Monday to Friday 5.00pm to midnight, Saturday and Sunday 12.00pm to midnight, Christmas Day 11.00am to 2.00pm

19 December 2023
Mr James McDonald      

Chaplains
17-21 Front Street
Consett
DH8 5AB

Applicationto vary a premises licence 

Plays (indoors) Monday to Sunday 10.00am to 2.30am

Films (indoors) Monday to Sunday 10.00am to 3.30am, an additional hour when British summertime commences, from the end of permitted hours New Year's Eve to the start of permitted hours New Year's Day

Indoor sporting events Monday to Sunday 10.00am to 3.30am, an additional hour when British summertime commences, from the end of permitted hours New Year's Eve to the start of permitted hours New Year's Day

Boxing or wrestling entertainment (indoors) Monday to Sunday 10.00am to 2.30am, an additional hour when British summertime commences, from the end of permitted hours New Year's Eve to 2nd January

Live music (indoors) Sunday to Thursday 10.00am to 3.30am, Friday and Saturday 10.00am to 4.30am, an additional hour when British summertime commences, Bank Holiday Sunday and Boxing Day 10.00am to 4.30am, from the end of permitted hours New Year's Eve to the start of permitted hours New Year's Day

Recorded music (indoors) Sunday to Thursday 10.00am to 3.30am, Friday and Saturday 10.00am to 4.30am, an additional hour when British summertime commences, Bank Holiday Sunday and Boxing Day 10.00am to 4.30am, from the end of permitted hours New Year's Eve to the start of permitted hours New Year's Day

Performance of dance (indoors) Sunday to Thursday 10.00am to 3.30am, Friday and Saturday 10.00am to 4.30am, an additional hour when British summertime commences, Bank Holiday Sunday and Boxing Day 10.00am to 4.30am, from the end of permitted hours New Year's Eve to the start of permitted hours New Year's Day

Anything of a similar description to live music, recorded music and dancing (indoors) Sunday to Thursday 10.00am to 3.30am, Friday and Saturday 10.00am to 4.30am, an additional hour when British summertime commences, Bank Holiday Sunday and Boxing Day 10.00am to 4.30am, from the end of permitted hours New Year's Eve to the start of permitted hours New Year's Day

Late night refreshment (indoors) Monday to Sunday 11.00pm to 3.30am, an additional hour when British summertime commences, from the end of permitted hours New Year's Eve to the start of permitted hours New Year's Day

Sale of alcohol (on and off the premises) Sunday to Thursday 10.00am to 3.00am, Friday and Saturday 10.00am to 4.00am, an additional hour when British summertime commences, Bank Holiday Sunday and Boxing Day 10.00am to 4.00am, from the end of permitted hours New Year's Eve to the start of permitted hours New Year's Day

27 December 2023
Burnside Working Mens Club      

Burnside WMC and Institute
1 Burnside
Fencehouses
DH4 6AH

Applicationfor the grant of a premises licence 

Live music (indoors) Friday and Saturday 7.00pm to 11.00pm

Recorded music (indoors) Friday and Saturday 7.00pm to 11.00pm

Sale of alcohol (on the premises) Monday 4.00pm to midnight, Tuesday and Wednesday 4.00pm to 10.00pm, Thursday 4.00pm to midnight, Friday 3.00pm to midnight, Saturday and Sunday 12.00pm to midnight

29 December 2023

The full Licensing Register/application can be viewed on appointment at:

Annand House
John Street North
Meadowfield
County Durham
DH7 8RS

You can also contact us to request further information on any of the applications.

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Licensing
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