Under the Licensing Act 2003, responsible authorities and others have 28 days from the application date for a Premises Licence/Club Premises Certificate (and variation) to make representation to the Licensing Authority. 

Representations must be made in writing and it is an offence under Section 158 of the LA 2003 knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. Those who make up a false statement may be liable on summary conviction to a fine of any amount.

Premises Licence and Club Premises Certificates

Applicant Address of Premises Details of application Last date for representations
JK Superstore Limited JK Superstore, 14 Quantrellle Court, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UF

Application for the grant of a new premises licence. Applicant seeks to authorise: 

The supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises only: 

Monday to Sunday 06:00 to 00:00

10 October 2025
Noble Retail Limited Premier Store, 26 to 28 Gostwick Road, Bedford, MK42 9XD

Application for a variation to an existing premises licence. Applicant seeks to vary the supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises only:

From Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 21:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 19:00

To Monday to Sunday 06:00 to 23:00

29 October 2025
Saranya Gunasekaran Tasty Chicken Peri Peri, 139 Harrowden Road, Bedford, MK42 0RU

Application for the grant of a new premises licence. Applicant seeks to authorise: 

The supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises only: 

Monday to Sunday 11:00 to 23:00

Alcohol will be available to customers purchasing food for collection only. Alcohol will not be sold or supplied through any delivery service. Alcohol will be ancillary to the provision of takeaway food.

4 November 2025
Shona Hall Maison Le Votre, 58a High Street, Bedford, Mk40 1NT

Application for the grant of a new premises licence. Applicant seeks to authorise: 

The supply of alcohol for consumption both on and off the premises: 

Monday to Sunday 09:00 to 22:30

4 November 2025

A Public Register showing the address, operating schedule and plan of premise can be viewed by appointment at the Council offices by emailing: Licensing@bedford.gov.uk

Download a summary of applications received for Temporary Event Notices, DPS Variations and Transfer of Premises Licences (PDF).

Licensing Service
Borough Hall
Cauldwell Street
Bedford 
MK42 9AP

For more information about licensing, please visit the Home Office website.