Premises licence

Applications must be in a specific format and be accompanied by the required fee. The application will consist of completion of an operating schedule, a plan of the premises and a form of consent from the premises supervisor (for applications where the sale of alcohol will be a licensable activity). 

An operating schedule includes details of:

• the licensable activities
• the times when the activities will take place
• any other times when the premises will be open to the public
• in the case of applicants who wish to have a limited licence, the period the licence is required for
• information in respect of the premises supervisor
• whether any alcohol that is to be sold is for consumption on or of the premises or both
• the steps proposed to be taken to promote the licensing objectives
• any other required information

Applicants will be required to advertise their application in:

• the local newspaper
• a prominent position at the premises concerned

The applicant must also give notice of the application to any other relevant responsible authorities, for example the chief police officer or Fire and Rescue authority. 

The council must grant the application if no objections are received. 

The licence may be granted subject to conditions. A hearing must be held if any representations are made in respect of the application. If a hearing is held the licence can be granted, or granted subject to additional conditions. 

Licensable activities listed in the application can be excluded or the application can be rejected. 

The council will serve a notice of its decision on the applicant, any person who has made relevant representations (for example representations not deemed frivolous or vexatious) and the chief of police. 

Applications can also be made to vary or transfer a licence. A hearing may have to be held if representations are made or conditions relating to a transfer are not met. 

Other applications that can be made are applications for an interim authority notice following the death, incapacity or insolvency of a licence holder, or review applications.