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Search the Public Notice PortalWaitrose Limited is seeking permission to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises 24 hours a day every day.
The proposed variation to its premises license, submitted to BCP Council, covers the store at 33 Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QD.
The full public notice is available to view at publicnoticeportal.uk/notice/alcohol-and-licensing/69cd30dea5bbea77d7d27601?.
Waitrose wants to sell alcohol 24 hours a day at its Christchurch store. (Image: NQ)
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If granted, this would extend the current hours for off-premises sales, making it possible to purchase alcohol 24 hours a day every day.
The change is primarily intended to facilitate online orders.
Anyone wishing to view the full application can do so at the council offices on St Stephen’s Road, Bournemouth, or online via bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
Representations regarding the application must be made in writing to the Licensing Team at BCP Council (Christchurch) up to and including 17 April 2026, either by post or by email to: licensing@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
It is an offence for anyone knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with a Licence Application.
The maximum fine on summary conviction is unlimited.
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