A store in Bridgwater has filed an application for a 24/7 alcohol licence.

SCOOP Retail Ltd, at 77 St John Street, is looking to be allowed to sell alcohol from the premises seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

The application was submitted on November 28 and can be found on the Public Notice Portal.

People wanting to submit representations to Somerset Council can do so by midnight on December 12.

Bridgwater Mercury: The store is looking to sell alcohol 24/7.The store is looking to sell alcohol 24/7. (Image: Canva)

You can also visit the licensing unit at Bridgwater House from 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 4.30pm on Fridays, excluding bank holidays.

It is unlawful to knowingly make a false statement in connection to an application, under Section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003.

The application comes after the store received retrospective planning permission for the installation of a new shopfront on November 6.

The application statement said: "The new shopfront will provide much improved sound and insulation values along with enhancing the visual appearance of the existing shop."