Splendid Restaurants (Colonel) Limited, the operator of the KFC restaurant at 40 High Street, Erdington, B23 6RH, has submitted an application to Birmingham City Council to vary its premises licence. The proposal seeks permission to provide late-night refreshment between 23:00 and 05:00 every day and to allow the premises to open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All existing licence conditions would remain in force.
Application details and consultation period
The public notice, published in the Birmingham Mail on 16 June 2026, sets a consultation deadline of 14 July 2026. Residents and businesses who believe they may be adversely affected are encouraged to submit written representations to the council, stating their grounds. Representations can be sent to Birmingham City Council, General Licensing Regulation and Enforcement, P.O. Box 17831, Birmingham, B2 2HJ, or by email to licensing@birmingham.gov.uk. The licensing register and full application can be inspected during normal business hours at the council address or via the council website.
What the variation would allow
Under the Licensing Act 2003, late-night refreshment covers the sale of hot food or drink between 23:00 and 05:00. The operator is also seeking permission for the premises to be open 24 hours each day, which would extend current operating hours significantly.
Potential local impact
A 24-hour schedule could alter activity patterns on and around High Street, including increased footfall during late-night and early-morning hours. Potential concerns for residents and nearby businesses include noise from customers and vehicles, litter management, delivery and collection traffic, public safety, and anti-social behaviour mitigation. Any conditions attached to the licence variation, if granted, would aim to promote the licensing objectives: prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, and protection of children from harm.
Legal and agent information
The licensing agent acting for Splendid Restaurants (Colonel) Limited is Poppleston Allen, based at 37 Stoney Street, The Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1LS. It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with a licensing application, with potential liability to an unlimited fine upon conviction.
