Worcester City Council -
New Applications & Variations to Premises Alcohol Licences

All new applications and variations to existing Premises and Club Licences are subject to a 28 day consultation period. During this time, the following statutory bodies are consulted;

• Police
• Fire Safety Department
• Development Control (Planning Services)
• Safeguarding Safety (Child Protection)
• Community Protection (Noise nuisance)
• Business Compliance (Heath and Safety)
• Primary Care Trust

Representations either in favour or objecting to a licence application must clearly relate to one or more of the four licensing objectives. These are;

• the prevention of crime & disorder
• public safety
• the protection of children from harm
• prevention of public nuisance

New applications for the grant of a premises licence / club premises certificate

Applicant:
Amirali Shokoohi
Premises Name:
Lighthouse Pizza And Fish Bar
Premises Address:
25 - 27 Lowesmoor, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2RS
Licensable activities:
Late Night Refreshment: Everyday: 23:00-00:45
Sale of Alcohol: Everyday: 16:00-00:45
Representations:
Full details of the application can be viewed at the offices of the Licensing Authority, with prior appointment, at
Worcester City Council, Guildhall, High Street, Worcester, WR1 2EY
A responsible authority or any other person can make written representations to the Licensing Authority at any time up to and including
20 November 2026
Representations can be made via email to enquiries@worcsregservices.gov.uk and also via post to:
Worcestershire Regulatory Services, Licensing, Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster, DY11 7WF.
When making representations, please quote reference
26/05081/PREMLI
It is an offence for anyone knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with a Licence Application. The maximum fine on summary conviction is unlimited.

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Applications to vary a premises licence or club premises certificate

Applicant:

Friar Street Investments LTD

Premises Name:

The Courtyard

Premises Address:

The Courtyard, 11-13 St Nicholas Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1UW

Nature of Variation:

1. To extend the hours of the Supply of Alcohol & licensable activities by 1 hour from: 11:00hrs to 03:00hrs for Friday and Saturday.

2. To Extend the Premise Licensing Plan.

Exhibition of films - Friday - Saturday 11:00 - 03:00 

Indoor sporting events Friday - Saturday 11:00 - 03:00 

Live music Friday - Saturday 11:00 - 03:00 

Recorded music Friday - Saturday 11:00 - 03:00 

Performances of dance - Friday - Saturday 11:00 - 03:00 

Late night refreshment Friday - Saturday 11:00 - 03:00 

Supply of alcohol Friday - Saturday 11:00 - 03:00 

Hours premises are open to the public - Friday - Saturday 11:00 - 03:00 

Representations:

Full details of the application can be viewed at the offices of the Licensing Authority, with prior appointment, at

Worcester City Council, Guildhall, High Street, Worcester, WR1 2EY

A responsible authority or any other person can make written representations to the Licensing Authority at any time up to and including

3 November 2026

Representations can be made via email to enquiries@worcsregservices.gov.uk and also via post to:

Worcestershire Regulatory Services, Licensing, Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster, DY11 7WF.

When making representations, please quote reference

26/04768/VARYPL

It is an offence for anyone knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with a Licence Application. The maximum fine on summary conviction is unlimited.

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Applicant:

Marston's Plc

Premises Name:

Portobello Inn

Premises Address:

Portobello Inn, 139 Bransford Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4EZ

Nature of Variation:

1: To change the internal and external layout of the premises as per the plan deposited with the licensing authority.

2: To remove historic conditions.

3: To add a condition to restrict access by children after 22:00 unless attending a pre-booked function or dining with an adult.

Representations:

Full details of the application can be viewed at the offices of the Licensing Authority, with prior appointment, at

Worcester City Council, Guildhall, High Street, Worcester, WR1 2EY

A responsible authority or any other person can make written representations to the Licensing Authority at any time up to and including

3 November 2026

Representations can be made via email to enquiries@worcsregservices.gov.uk and also via post to:

Worcestershire Regulatory Services, Licensing, Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster, DY11 7WF.

When making representations, please quote reference

26/04734/VARYPL

It is an offence for anyone knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with a Licence Application. The maximum fine on summary conviction is unlimited.

Applications for the review a premises licence

There are no current applications for the review of a premises licence.

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