A prominent Budleigh Salterton service station has initiated a formal bid to secure a licence to sell alcohol, a move that could alter the retail offering on the town's High Street.
Application Details for Staddons Garage
Market Street Service Station Ltd has formally submitted an application to East Devon District Council for a new premises licence. The application pertains to Staddons Garage, located at 10 High Street, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6LQ.
The company is seeking permission for the sale by retail of alcohol for consumption off the premises. The proposed operating hours for alcohol sales are extensive, covering every day of the week from 6am until 10pm.
Public Consultation Now Open
The application was officially submitted on January 1, 2026. A public notice announcing the bid has been published in the Exeter Express & Echo and is also listed on the online Public Notice Portal.
This opens a formal consultation period where local residents and interested parties can have their say. The deadline for submitting any representations is January 28, 2026.
Any person is entitled to make a representation regarding this application. To be valid, comments must be made in writing and sent to the Licensing Manager at the council's offices: East Devon District Council, Blackdown House, Border Road, Heathpark Industrial Estate, Honiton, EX14 1EJ. All correspondence must be received by the deadline; late submissions will not be considered.
How to Make an Effective Representation
Those wishing to comment, whether in support or with concerns, are advised to ensure their representation is clear and evidence-based. It must include the writer's full name and address.
Most importantly, comments should explicitly set out how the application relates to the four key licensing objectives:
- The prevention of crime and disorder.
- Public safety.
- The prevention of public nuisance.
- The protection of children from harm.
The council will review all valid representations received. Depending on the nature and number of responses, the authority may decide to hold a hearing before a licensing subcommittee to determine the application's outcome.
Accessing the Full Application
Members of the public who wish to examine the full details of the application can do so in two ways. The documents are available for viewing at the council offices during normal business hours. Alternatively, the application can be accessed online via the East Devon District Council licensing web pages.
For the most direct access, residents are directed to the full listing on the Public Notice Portal.
