Coffee Station at Tunbridge Wells Railway Station Applies for Alcohol Licence
A new application has been filed under the Licensing Act 2003 for The Coffee Station, located at Tunbridge Wells Central Railway Station on Mount Pleasant Road in Royal Tunbridge Wells, with the postcode TN1 1BT. This notice was published on the Public Notice Portal and in the Kent & Sussex Courier, detailing a bid by applicant Mr Calum Hopkins to sell alcohol for consumption both on and off the premises.
Key Details of the Licensing Application
The application, submitted by Mr Calum Hopkins, targets The Coffee Station at Tunbridge Wells Central Railway Station, Mount Pleasant Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1BT. The licensable activity involves the sale of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises. Proposed alcohol hours are set from 6am to 11pm on Monday to Friday, and from 8am to 11pm on Saturday and Sunday. Trading hours are proposed to be daily from 6am to 11pm.
The licensing authority handling this application is The Licensing Partnership, which acts on behalf of Sevenoaks Council. The application reference is 26/00228/LAPRE. Residents and businesses can access further details by contacting the licensing team at 01732 227004 and quoting this reference. Information is also available through the council's online licensing portal.
How to Submit a Representation
Individuals or organisations with concerns or potential adverse impacts are encouraged to submit written representations. These should be specific and evidence-based, linking to the licensing objectives: prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, and protection of children from harm. Representations must be submitted on or before Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Submissions can be sent to The Licensing Partnership at Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1HG, or via email to licensing@sevenoaks.gov.uk. For enquiries, the phone number is 01732 227004, but note that representations must be in writing. Late or anonymous submissions may not be accepted under the Licensing Act 2003. If relevant representations are received, the application may be decided at a public hearing by a licensing sub-committee.
It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with a licensing application, with a maximum fine on summary conviction being unlimited.
What Happens After Submission?
The licensing authority will review all relevant representations and may hold a hearing before a licensing sub-committee. This committee has the authority to grant, modify, or refuse the application based on the evidence presented.
Potential Impact of the Licence
If granted as applied for, this authorisation would allow early morning alcohol sales for commuters and town centre visitors, with closing at 11pm daily. Off-sales would permit takeaway purchases, subject to any conditions imposed by the licensing authority. The council may add conditions or amend hours to promote the licensing objectives, ensuring community safety and order.
