What is a premises licence review?
A Premises Licence review is a formal process used where concerns arise about how licensed premises are operating and whether the licensing objectives are being promoted.
Why Might a Premises Licence Be Reviewed?
- crime or disorder linked to the premises
- serious noise or nuisance complaints
- underage sales or failures in age verification
- breaches of licence conditions
- public safety concerns
- other significant licensing-objective issues
Reviews focus on whether the licensing objectives are being promoted. What is a premises licence?
Who Can Apply for a Review, and What Happens Next?
The Licensing Act process allows specified authorities and other eligible persons to seek a review where the statutory criteria are met.
The licensing authority then follows a statutory process that can include consultation, representations and a hearing before a licensing sub-committee.
Many reviews involve how the premises is managed day to day. What is a DPS?
What Can the Licensing Committee Do?
Depending on the circumstances and evidence, the committee may take a range of steps, including:
No action
Modify licence conditions
Change licensable activities or hours
Remove or replace the DPS
Suspend the licence
Revoke the licence
Changes to conditions, hours or the DPS alter the licence in a similar way to a variation. Premises licence variations explained
Should a Licence Holder Get Help?
A review can put the continuation of a business at risk. Where a review has been started, the licence holder should understand the allegations, evidence and possible outcomes before the hearing.
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We can help you
- Understand the review and the evidence
- Consider changes to conditions, hours or management
- Change the DPS where appropriate
- Prepare for the licensing process
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