19 Head Street, Colchester, CO1 1NX

Licensed activities and hours

The times the licence permits. The premises may open for less of them. A time after midnight runs into the next day.

Register history

• 28 Sep 2026Licence transferred
• 24 Sep 2024Licence transferred
• 18 Nov 2020Application to vary the licence
• 11 Jun 2020Application to vary the licence
• 28 Feb 2020Minor variation
• 24 Oct 2019Minor variation
• 8 Jun 2010Licence granted

A transfer moves the licence to a new holder; it does not by itself mean a new business.

Planning at this address

At these premises

• Proposed new window openings to Church Street and the North elevation.261638 · received 7 September 2026Pending
• Application to discharge condition 7 (acoustic assessment/mitigation report)and 8 (sound insulation) of planning permission 252064261392 · received 28 July 2026Pending
• Installation of replacement signs for new ownership, 1x set of individual letters, 1x projecting sign and 1x logo sign261181 · received 25 June 2026Shopfront or signsApproved
• Replacement kitchen extract and HVAC to existing restaurant260945 · received 21 May 2026Restaurant, bar or takeawayApproved
• Proposed second floor extension, new window openings and amendment to approval 252064 to provide one additional apartment260442 · received 11 March 2026Refused
• To change the use of the two upper floors of Hudson, to permit C1 use as a hotel. The floors have been vacant for more than 4 years. The gro… ↗242247 · received 5 November 2024Change of useRestaurant, bar or takeawayApproved
• To change the use of the two upper floors of Hudson, to permit C1 use as a hotel. The floors have been vacant for more than 4 years. The gro… ↗242247 · received 5 November 2024Change of useRestaurant, bar or takeawayApproved

Elsewhere in the building

• Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed change of use from Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to Use… ↗252064 · received 22 September 2025Change of useApproved

Nearby, bearing on licensed premises

• Digital advert on the real-time passenger information screen located at the bus stop. The screen is already installed. Adverts could be from…261420 · received 3 August 2026 · 19 m awayShopfront or signsPending