How to object to a premises licence
People and businesses near licensed premises may make representations to the council about the grant of or a change in a licence. A Licensing Sub-Committee made up of councillors will consider these, as long as the representations are not irrelevant or vexatious.
The government has rules that set out how Licensing Committees are to be run. These include how often they are held and what sort of evidence you can present to it. You will not be able to claim your costs of attending any council committee.
When an application for a licence or change to a licence is made, copies are sent to:
- The Police
- Environmental health
- Planning departments
- Social Services
- Trading Standards
- The Fire Authority
- The Health and Safety Executive (in some cases).
- Public health lead
Each of these authorities can give comments about the application that may lead to either conditions being imposed or it being refused.
If you wish to appeal against a Council's licensing decision, you have the right to do so through the Magistrates' Court. Rules have been laid down about how this can be done.
Please see GD7 in downloadable documents for all addresses
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