Appeals, complaints and redress
Failed application redress
A failed applicant will receive notice of the refusal of an application for a certificate or variation of a certificate from the local licensing authority.
If an application is rejected, the applicant may appeal the decision.
Appeals must be made to the local Magistrates’ court within 21 days of the decision appealed.
Contact the local authority at licensing@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or on 023 9283 4607.
Licence holder redress
If a local licensing authority refuses an application for a variation the licence holder may appeal the decision. A licence holder can appeal against a decision to put conditions on a certificate or to exclude any club activity. Appeals may also be made against the variation of any condition.
Appeals against the decision of a review can be made. A club may appeal against the withdrawing of a certificate.
Appeals must be made to the local Magistrates’ court within 21 days of the decision appealed.
Contact the local authority at licensing@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or on 023 9283 4607.
Consumer complaint
In the event of a complaint, we suggest you make the first contact with the trader – preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that does not work and if you are located in the UK, Adviceguide (external link) will give you advice. From outside the UK, contact the UK European Consumer Centre (external link).
A club member may request a review of the certificate. The local licensing authority will give reasons for their response to the application in a notice.
Appeals against the decision of a review can be made. Appeals must be made to the local Magistrates’ court within 21 days of the decision appealed.
For more information, contact us at licensing@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or on 023 9283 4607.
Other redress
Any person may make representations to the local licensing authority before the certificate is granted or before amendments to a certificate are granted. If representations are made a hearing will be held to consider the application and the representations. Notices will be made by the local licensing authority detailing the reasons for any outcome. Any persons who made representations will receive notice of a failed application.
A person may request a review of the club premises certificate. The local licensing authority will give reasons for their response to the application in a notice.
A person may appeal if they argue that a certificate should not have been granted or that different or additional conditions or limitations on activities should have been made. They may also appeal against any variation of a condition.
Appeals against the decision of a review can be made. Appeals must be made to the local Magistrates’ court within 21 days of the decision appealed.