This webpage details licensing applications currently in process under the Licensing Act 2003.

Market Square, Lavenham

Reference/Type: Section 17 New Premise Licence Application
Premise: Market Square, Lavenham, Sudbury CO10 9QZ
Applicant: Onur Ozcelik
Public Consultation Date:  End date: 14 August 2025
Application Summary: Sale and supply of alcohol for consumption on the premise during the months of April through to September each year
Documentation: Please read Market Square, Lavenham application form and the Market Square, Lavenham plan

The Wine Library

Reference Type: Section 17 New Premise Licence Application
Premise: The Wine Library, 10 Lady Street, Lavenham, Sudbury CO10 9RA
Applicant: Onur Ozcelik
Public Consultation Date:

Start date: 22 July 2025

End date: 18 August 2025

Application Summary: Bar with live and recorded music (indoors and outdoors) sale and supply of alcohol for consumption on the premise
Documentation: Please read The Wine Library application form and The Wine Library plan

Boxford Playing Fields

Reference Type:

Section 17 New Premise Licence Application

Premise: Boxford Playing Fields, Boxford, Sudbury CO10 5PB
Applicant: Boxford Community Council
Public Consultation Date: End date: 21 August 2025
Application Summary: Annual fireworks event with sale and supply of alcohol for consumption on the premise only
Documentation: Please read Boxford Playing Fields application and the Boxford Playing Fields plan

Assington Barn Cafe 

Reference Type: Section 17 New Premise Licence Application
Premise: Assington Barn Cafe, The Street, Assington, Sudbury CO10 5LW
Applicant:  Bishop@ Catering Limited
Public Consultation Date: End date: 25 August 2025
Application Summary: Sale and supply of alcohol for consumption on and off the premise
Documentation:

Please read Assington Barn Cafe application and the Assington Barn Cafe plan

The Great House Vin Van

Reference Type: Business & Planning Act 2020 Pavement Licence Application 
Premise: The Great House Vin Van, Market Square, Market Place, Lavenham, Sudbury CO10 9QZ
Applicant: Onur Ozcelik
Public Consultation Date: 

Start date: 2 August 2025

End date: 15 August 2025

Application Summary: Application for a Pavement Licence for the purpose of serving and consuming food and drink.
Documentation: Please read The Great House Vin Van application form, please read The Great House Vin Van plan.

Comment on a licensing application

Representations must be made in writing for the attention of the Licensing Team, Babergh District Council (as the Licensing Authority) at Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2BX, or by email to licensingteam@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk

We have published guidance on how to comment on a licence.

It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence is unlimited.