This page records new premises licence applications that have been received and may be subject of representation or comment.
Important notice
The date shown for representation against each entry is the date by which a responsible authority or any other person may make representations in respect of the application.
Representations, which must be about the impact of the grant upon the licensing objectives, must be made in writing.
These can be sent by email to licensing_team@sandwell.gov.uk or addressed to:
Please note, this is a mailing address only, not the location of the Licensing Team office.
It is an offence, liable on summary conviction to a fine up to Level 5 (unlimited) on the standard scale, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with the application.
Applications may be inspected at the offices of licensing section which are situated at General Licensing Team, Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE by prior appointment during office hours Monday to Friday. Arrangements for inspection can be made by emailing licensing_team@sandwell.gov.uk
Gambling Act 2005 applications
Applications for new premises licence
None
Applications to vary a current licence
None
Licensing Act 2003 application to review a current premises licence
The Railway Inn, Harwood Street, West Bromwich, B70 9JD.
An application for a summary review has been made by a Senior Police Officer of West Midlands Police in their opinion the premises are associated with serious crime and serious disorder or both. On 13 September 2025, West Midlands Police received a call from West Midlands Met Hospital reporting a male had self-presented with a stab wound at The Railway Inn, Harwood Street, West Bromwich, B70 9JD.
It was ascertained that the male had been in the Railway Inn, Harwood Street, West Bromwich and as the Premises were closing the victim was stabbed outside following an altercation involving patrons from the venue.
The holder of the Premises Licence, other persons and Responsible Authorities may make representations in respect of the review to the Licensing Authority at the address below between the 18 September 2025 and 30 September 2025.
Licensing Act 2003 applications
West Side Lounge, 1st Floor, 151 Rolfe Street, Smethwick B66 2AU
An application has been made by Kastriot Haxhiaj for a new premises licence for West Side Lounge, 1st Floor, 151 Rolfe Street, Smethwick B66 2AU.
The Licensable Activities applied for are:
Live Music is Everyday 08:00 – 03:00 (Indoors).
Recorded Music is Everyday 08:00 – 03:00 (Indoors).
Performance of Dance is Everyday 08:00 – 03:00 (Indoors).
Anything of a Similar description is Everyday 08:00 – 03:00 (Indoors).
Late Night Refreshment is Everyday 08:00 – 03:00 (Indoors).
The Supply of Alcohol is Everyday 08:00 – 03:00 (On the Premises).
The hours the premises opens to the public is Everyday 08:00 – 03:30.
The Last day for representations is 7th October 2025.
Italian Deluxe Pizza, 247 Causeway Green Road, Oldbury, B68 8LT
An application has been made by Mr Mirza Irfan Baig for a new premises licence at 247 Causeway Green Road, Oldbury, B68 8LT.
The licensable activities applied for are:
Late night refreshment (Indoors & Outdoors): Monday – Sunday 23:00 to 03:00
Overall hours premises open to the public: Monday – Sunday 16:00 to 03:00
The last day for representations is 15 September 2025.
Sardasht Market, 278 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 7AQ
An application has been made by Mr Ali Mohammadnejad for a new premises licence for Sardasht Market, 278 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8AQ.
The licensable activity applied for is supply of alcohol (Off the premises only) Monday to Sunday 00:00 – 23:59.
The hours the premises opens to the public is Monday to Sunday 00:00 – 23:59.
The last day for representations is 15 September 2025
Londis Tividale, 57 - 63 Wheatsheaf Road, Tividale Oldbury B69 1SL
An application has been made by Adhavan Retail Limited for a new premises licence for Londis Tividale, 57 - 63 Wheatsheaf Road, Tividale Oldbury B69 1SL.
The licensable activity applied for is supply of alcohol (Off the premises only), Everyday 05:00 – 00:00.
The hours the premises opens to the public is Everyday 05:00 – 00:00.
The last day for representations is 12 September 2025.
Applications to vary a current licence
Crankhall Lane Post Office, 144 Crankhall Lane, Wednesbury, WS10 0ED
An application has been made by Arka Licensing consultants on behalf of premises licence holder Ahila Puvanarajan for a variation of the current premises licence at Crankhall Lane Post Office, 144 Crankhall Lane, Wednesbury, WS10 0ED.
The variation applied for:
Supply of alcohol and opening hours to change from Monday to Sunday 08:00 to 22:00 to 06:00 to 00:00.
Plan changes to reflect the extension and renovation to the store.
The last day for representations is 17 September 2025.