Sometimes, activities at licensed premises and clubs can lead to problems. On the rare occasion this happens, the council will try and resolve the issues informally. However, any of the ‘responsible authorities’, or 'interested parties' defined under the Act, can apply for the council to review a licence because of matters arising at the premises in connection with any of the four licensing objectives which are:
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the prevention of crime and disorder
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public safety
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the prevention of public nuisance
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the protection of children from harm
If the licensing authority considers that action is necessary under its statutory powers, it may take any of the following steps at a review of a licence:
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modify the conditions of the premises licence, ie: reduce the hours of opening, or by requiring door supervisors at particular times;
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exclude a licensable activity from the scope of the licence, for example, exclude the performance of live music or recorded music;
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remove the designated premises supervisor, for example, because they consider that the problems are the result of poor management;
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to suspend the licence for a period not exceeding three months;
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to revoke the licence.
On receipt of an application for a review of a licence, interested parties and responsible authorities may make relevant representations in writing for a period of 28 days. The Licensing Authority must advertise the review application at the licensed premises subject to the review, at the council's offices and on the council's website.
Details of current applications for reviews of premises licence/club premises certificates can be found attached below.
CURRENT REVIEWS - there are no current reviews
LICENSED PREMISES:
Date of application for a review:
Details of applicant for the review:
Grounds for the application for a review:
Click here to view The Licensing Act 2003
Below is some guidance from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport on requesting reviews, and the relevant application form.