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Applications in progress
Under the Licensing Act 2003, we have a responsibility to publish all licence applications in progress.
Applications can be viewed by prior appointment at Exeter City Council, Civic Centre, Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 1RQ. Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
Commenting on applications
Representations regarding a licence application must be made in writing to the address above, or by email to licensing.team@exeter.gov.uk, and received by the stated date.
Current licence applications
Application for a minor variation to a premises licence
Mr Ali Onuk has applied for a minor variation in respect of Istanbul Restaurant, 39 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6NS
Details of proposed variation
Minor alterations to the licensable area due to an internal refit.
Any interested party or responsible authority may make representations to the Council about the application. Such representations must be in writing and must be made no later than 14 September 2026.
New premise licence application
Exeter Cathedral Enterprises have applied for a new premises licence in respect of 1 The Cloisters
Cathedral Close, Exeter EX1 1HS
The licence is for the following licensable activities:
Retail Sale of Alcohol, Plays, Films, Recorded Music & Live Music
Monday to Sunday, 9am - Midnight
Late Night Refreshment
Monday - Sunday, 11pm - Midnight
Any interested party or responsible authority may make representations to the Council about the application. Such representations must be in writing and must be made no later than 25 September 2026.
Application for a minor variation to a premises licence
Boston Tea Party Group Ltd have applied for a minor variation in respect of 84 Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3RP
Details of proposed variation(s):
Minor alterations to the licensable area due to an internal refit.
Any interested party or responsible authority may make representations to the Council about the application. Such representations must be in writing and must be made no later than 9 September 2026.
This application can be viewed by prior appointment at the Civic Centre, Licensing Department or licensing.team@exeter.gov.uk.
Application for a variation to a premises licence
Fourty Four Ltd have applied for a new premises licence in respect of 44 Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3SR
The licence is to vary the following:
Extend the sale of alcohol Monday to Thursday from 1am to 1:45am, Friday and Saturday from 1:30am to 1:45am, add the Sale of alcohol on Sundays from 10am to 1:45am (on and off sales)
Extend recorded music & live music Monday - Sunday from 1am to 2am and add recorded music on Sundays 10am – 2am
Any interested party or responsible authority may make representations to the Council about the application. Such representations must be in writing and must be made no later than 16 September 2026.
This application can be viewed by prior appointment at the Civic Centre, Licensing Department or licensing.team@exeter.gov.uk.
New premise licence application
Portal Pizza Ltd have applied for a new premises licence in respect of Unit 7, Vulcan Estate, Water Lane, Exeter, Exeter, EX2 8BY
The licence is for the following licensable activities:
Retail Sale of Alcohol & Recorded Music
Monday to Sunday, 12pm – 10pm
Any interested party or responsible authority may make representations to the Council about the application. Such representations must be in writing and must be made no later than 12 September 2026.
Variation to a premise licence
Corum XL have applied for a variation to a premises licence in respect of Oriels Exeter Ltd, 223 - 226 High Street, Exeter, EX4 3LR
The licence is for the following licensable activities:
Retail Sale of Alcohol & Recorded Music
Sunday to Wednesday, 9am – 3am
Thursday, 9am – 4am, Friday and Saturday, 9am – 4.30am
Late Night Refreshment Sunday to Wednesday, 11pm – 3am
Thursday, 11pm – 4am, Friday and Saturday 11pm – 4.30am
Any interested party or responsible authority may make representations to the Council about the application. Such representations must be in writing and must be made no later than 7 September 2026.