The Brownie Bakery and Wine Bar is planning to open its doors at 9-13 Greenwood Way within Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, B37 5TT. The business has submitted an application for a premises licence to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, seeking permission to operate licensable activities from 9am to 9pm, Monday through Saturday. This information follows a public notice published on the Public Notice Portal and in the Birmingham Mail.
The application was made under section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003, outlining the intended hours and activities. If approved, the licence will specify the permitted operations and any conditions required by the council’s licensing committee.
Local residents, businesses, and other stakeholders have until 6 May 2026 to submit written representations regarding the application. Comments should be sent to the Licensing Office at SMBC, Block F Central Depot, Moat Lane, Solihull, B91 2LW. Representations may either support or oppose the licence and must connect to licensing objectives such as crime prevention, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, or protection of children from harm. It is important to note that knowingly providing false information in these statements is an offence.
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Situated in a bustling shopping centre with access to local bus routes and parking facilities, the business’s extended operating hours could invigorate evening activity in Chelmsley Wood. However, considerations such as noise levels, litter management, anti-social behaviour, traffic, and delivery schedules—particularly later in the day—will factor into the council’s assessment. Conditions may be applied to address these concerns if necessary.
Should any relevant objections be raised, the application will be reviewed at a licensing sub-committee hearing. In the absence of objections, the licence may be granted through delegated authority. Once issued, the licence will clearly define the allowed activities, trading hours, and any imposed conditions.
Members of the public can review the full application by consulting Solihull Council’s licensing register or by requesting copies from the licensing team during office hours at the previously mentioned address.
Anyone interested in making a representation must include their name, address, and the reasons for their support or objection. It should be noted that this application does not include Sunday trading hours. Although the business name suggests wine will be served, the official licensable activities and permissions will be detailed in the council’s records.
For further information, interested parties are encouraged to consult the official documents via Solihull Council’s licensing register or contact the Licensing Office directly, referencing The Brownie Bakery and Wine Bar at 9-13 Greenwood Way.