Residents in Stockton Heath have until 19 May 2026 to share their views with Warrington Borough Council regarding a proposed change to the license for The Red Lion pub on London Road.
The pub’s owner, Daniel Thwaites PLC, submitted an application on 21 April 2026 to update the venue’s existing license. The request seeks to amend the official plans for the premises to include the pub’s external area and to add an external bar structure.
The Red Lion, a former Georgian coaching inn, is located in the centre of Stockton Heath. Much of the village has been a designated conservation area since 1988, intended to preserve the historic character of the neighbourhood, which is known as a busy residential centre featuring a mix of shops, restaurants, and other venues.
Under the council’s current licensing policy, rules for outdoor areas in residential settings suggest that these spaces should generally stop being used by 23:00 on Sunday through Wednesday, and by midnight on Thursday through Saturday. Members of the public, as well as official groups such as local authorities, can submit formal written comments to the council before the deadline next month.
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