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Professional Licensing Support for Premises Across Essex

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Licensing Professionals provides specialist consultancy services for pubs, bars, restaurants, takeaways, off-licences, clubs, and licensed premises throughout Essex.

We support businesses in Chelmsford, Colchester, Basildon, Southend-on-Sea, Thurrock, Harlow, Brentwood, Braintree, Maldon, Tendring, Castle Point, Rochford, Epping Forest, Uttlesford and beyond, offering expert advice, compliant applications, and professional representation under the Licensing Act 2003.

Whether you are applying for a new premises licence, adding alcohol, or dealing with enforcement or a review, we manage the process clearly and efficiently from start to finish.

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Our Licensing Services in Essex

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We provide end-to-end licensing support before all Essex Licensing Authorities, including:

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✔ Premises Licence Applications

New licences for pubs, restaurants, takeaways, shops, and hospitality venues.

✔ Full (Major) Variations

Adding alcohol, extending hours, introducing regulated entertainment, or making significant changes.

✔ Minor Variations

Low-impact amendments such as layout adjustments or minor condition changes.

✔ DPS Changes & Transfers

Fast, compliant handling of Designated Premises Supervisor changes and licence transfers.

✔ Licensing Reviews & Hearings

Professional representation at Sub-Committee hearings, reviews, and enforcement matters.

✔ Compliance & Advisory Services

Ongoing support to ensure your premises remains compliant with licence conditions and local policy.

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Local Knowledge of Essex Licensing

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We understand how Essex authorities approach licensing decisions, including:

• Strong emphasis on the Prevention of Public Nuisance in residential and mixed-use areas

• Close scrutiny of alcohol applications in town centres and night-time economy zones

• Expectations around CCTV, incident and refusals logs, staff training, and dispersal policies

• Consideration of local policies in areas such as:

  • Southend-on-Sea seafront and town centre

  • Basildon and Thurrock retail and transport hubs

  • Colchester and Chelmsford evening economy

  • Coastal and rural locations where nuisance and safety are key concerns

Our applications are drafted to reflect local authority expectations, reducing the risk of objections, delays, or refusal.

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Why Choose Licensing Professionals in Essex

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✔ Specialists in UK licensing law and the Licensing Act 2003
✔ Experience dealing with all Essex councils and unitary authorities
✔ Clear, compliant operating schedules tailored to local policy
✔ Professional hearing representation
✔ Integrated compliance training and advisory services
✔ Straightforward advice — no jargon, no guesswork

We don’t just submit forms — we manage the entire licensing process.

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Adding Alcohol to an Essex Premises?

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If your premises currently operates as a café, takeaway, or late-night food outlet and you want to add alcohol, this will almost always require a Full (Major) Variation.

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We will:
✔ Assess your proposal
✔ Draft a compliant operating schedule
✔ Prepare plans and supporting documents
✔ Engage with Responsible Authorities
✔ Represent you if a hearing is required

This approach gives your application the best possible chance of approval.

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Serving All Areas of Essex

We provide licensing support across:

• Chelmsford

• Colchester

• Basildon

• Southend-on-Sea

• Thurrock

• Harlow

• Brentwood

• Braintree

• Maldon

• Tendring

• Castle Point

• Rochford

• Epping Forest

• Uttlesford

If your business operates anywhere within Essex, we can assist.

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Free Initial Licensing Consultation

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If you need help with:

• A premises licence application

• A variation or DPS change

• A review or enforcement issue

• Or simply want to understand what your local council will expect

👉 Book your free initial consultation today
We’ll review your situation and explain the correct route before you apply.

Licensing Professionals – Clear advice. Professional representation. Real results.