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Information for members of the public
Details on how to make representations about a licence application, together with what you can do if you experience problems with a licensed premises. You can also find details of how to appeal against decisions of the licensing authority in the courts.

A key feature of the Licensing Act 2003 is to allow local communities a say in licensing decisions that may affect them, as well as ensuring that professionals such as the police, fire authorities, trading standards and environmental health officers are able to scrutinise applications and take action if problems occur.

Accordingly, the Act allows the views of local people and businesses to be taken into account when someone first applies for a licence or certificate to carry out a licensable activity such as selling alcohol, providing regulated entertainment and/or providing late night refreshment.

Where a licence has already taken effect, the Act also allows local people and businesses to request a review of a licence or certificate of any licensed premises that may be causing problems e.g. noise or other disturbances.

The following links provide information and advice on making representations about an application and making an application for review if you experience problems from nearby licensed premises. A link is also provided to give details on how to appeal against decisions of the licensing authority in the courts if you are dissatisfied with the outcome of a hearing.

Appealing licensing decisions in the courts

Details on how to appeal against decisions of the licensing authority in the courts if you are dissatisfied with the outcome of a hearing.

Applying for a Review - What to do if you experience problems

Find out what you can do if you experience problems with a licensed premises and its activities and how you can apply for a review of a licence.

Licensed Premises - The Review Process (Explanatory booklet - PDF 381 kb)
Audio Introduction to Licensed Premises - The Review Process (MP3 - 685kb)
Transcript of Audio Introduction to Licensed Premises - The Review Process (Word - 19kb)

Making representation(s) - Objecting to an application

Find out who can make representations to the licensing authority about applications made under the Licensing Act 2003 and how this should be done.

Representations and premises licence reviews

Representations can be made by online.

Form for representation in respect of Premises Licence Application or Variation or a Club Premises Certificate Applilcation or Variation