Smithdown Foods UK Ltd has applied for a premises licence to provide late-night refreshment at 373 Smithdown Road, Liverpool. The application, made under the Licensing Act 2003, would allow hot food and non-alcoholic drinks to be served from 11am to 3am, Monday to Sunday, according to a public notice published in the ECHO.
Application details
The applicant is Smithdown Foods UK Ltd, and the address is 373 Smithdown Road, Liverpool L15 3JJ. The licensable activity covers late-night refreshment only, which includes hot food and soft drinks during late hours, and does not extend to alcohol. The notice is dated September 3, 2026, and the representation deadline is September 30, 2026.
If granted as applied for, trading would run from 11am to 3am daily, with service until 3am the following day. The notice states hot food and non-alcoholic drinks only, so alcohol sales or consumption are not part of this bid.
Why a licence is needed
Under the Licensing Act 2003, serving hot food and hot drinks between 11pm and 5am is a regulated activity. Businesses require a premises licence to do so lawfully, and councils can attach conditions relating to matters such as operating hours, delivery management, litter control and noise mitigation.
Late trading can bring increased footfall and activity at night. Those who have any concerns or believe they may be adversely impacted are encouraged to review the plans and, if necessary, make a timely representation. The notice does not include alcohol permissions or entertainment, indicating the focus is on food service only. Any planning permission or highway matters would be dealt with separately from licensing.
How to view the application and make a representation
Residents can view the record of the application on the council’s licensing representations webpage, request a call-back to arrange an appointment by phoning 233 3015, or inspect the papers in person by appointment. Written representations can also be sent by post to Licensing and Public Protection, Liverpool City Council, Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool, L3 1AH. Representations must be received by September 30, 2026. Comments should address relevant licensing matters such as public nuisance, public safety, the protection of children from harm and the prevention of crime and disorder.
Liverpool City Council will consider any representations received before the deadline and decide whether to grant the licence, grant with conditions, or refuse the application. If objections are made, a licensing sub-committee hearing may be held. It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with a licensing application. On conviction, a person may be liable to an unlimited fine.
