Al-Manar Islamic Superstore Ltd has applied for a premises licence to provide late night refreshment at 430 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0UG, according to a public notice published on the Public Notice Portal and in the Birmingham Mail.
If granted, the licence would permit late night refreshment indoors from Monday to Sunday, 11pm to 1am. Late night refreshment typically covers the sale of hot food and hot drinks to the public after 11pm.
How to Comment on the Application
Residents and businesses can comment on the application during the statutory consultation. Representations must be made in writing. The notice states that the final date for representations is 28/04/206, which is understood to refer to 28 April 2026. Submissions should be sent by email to licensing@birmingham.gov.uk or by post to General Licensing, Regulation and Enforcement, PO Box 17831, Birmingham B2 2HJ. It is an offence under Section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003 to make a false statement in or in connection with an application, and those who do so may be liable on summary conviction to a fine of any amount.
Local Impact and Considerations
The premises sits on Coventry Road in Small Heath, a busy thoroughfare with a mix of retail, food outlets and community facilities. Late opening for hot food and drink could offer additional choice for shift workers, evening shoppers and drivers. Those who have any concerns or believe they may be adversely impacted are encouraged to review the details and consider making a representation within the consultation window.
Key information is available via Birmingham City Council’s Licensing Act 2003 electronic public register. Readers can refer to the original public notice for further details on how to view the full application and supporting documents.
What is being applied for?
A premises licence for late night refreshment indoors, Monday to Sunday, 11pm to 1am.
Where is the premises?
Al-Manar Islamic Superstore Ltd, 430 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0UG.
Will alcohol be sold?
The notice refers only to late night refreshment. No alcohol sales are included in this application.
How can I view the application?
The council’s Licensing Act 2003 electronic public register carries the application details. See the original public notice for how to access it.
How do I make a representation?
Send a written representation by email to licensing@birmingham.gov.uk or by post to General Licensing, Regulation and Enforcement, PO Box 17831, Birmingham B2 2HJ. Include your name, address and the reasons for your view.
Who can comment and what can be raised?
Any person may submit a representation, but it must relate to the licensing objectives: prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance and protection of children from harm.
What happens after the consultation?
The licensing authority will consider all relevant representations. If concerns cannot be resolved, a licensing sub-committee hearing may be held to decide whether to grant the licence, grant with conditions or refuse.
Later trading hours for hot food and drink can affect footfall, traffic, noise and litter management on and around Coventry Road. Conditions may be used, if granted, to mitigate any impacts identified through the process.
For full details and official documents, readers should consult the original public notice and Birmingham City Council’s licensing register.
