Consultations - Licensing Act 2003
Introduction
Below is a list of the applications under the Licensing Act 2003 that are outstanding and other licensing policy documents that the councils are currently consulting on or awaiting hearings.
These are the recently received applications for new licences/registrations and applications to vary existing licences/registrations:
All the applications and policy documents can be viewed in full at the Licensing Unit. All licensing hearings are held, in public, at the Shoreham Centre or Worthing Town Hall unless otherwise noted.
Under the Act minor variation applications cannot be dealt with at hearing but for:
- new premises licence applications
- new club premises certificate applications
- full variations to existing licences
For those that receive relevant representations from 'responsible authorities' and/or any other person, and mediation is unsuccessful or impractical, a hearing is required.
For a guide to making effective representations, see:
For a review of a premises licence, or a club premises certificate, a hearing must be held. See:
A summary of all the applications recently dealt with for:
- new premises licences and club premises certificates
- variations and Minor Variations to existing licences and certificates
- reviews of existing licences and certificates
- for details see: Completed Licensing Act & Gambling Act licence applications and Public Registers of Licences
All relevant representations received regarding a Licensing Act 2003 application will be forwarded unredacted to the applicant as required by the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005 and the Guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 (December 2023) issued by the Home Office. This will include a representor's name, address and contact details. The Licensing Act 2003 encourages mediation and an applicant will be encouraged to contact representors directly to discuss the application and mediate.
It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application made under the Licensing Act 2003 and the maximum fine for which a person is liable is £5,000 on summary conviction for the offence.
New Premises Licence at:
Pizza Night Plus
An application for a new premises licence at 'Pizza Night Plus'. The established hot food takeaway is located at 14 Queens Parade, North Road, Lancing BN15 9BA.
The application is seeking to authorise the sale of alcohol late night refreshment for consumption off the premises by delivery only:
- Late night refreshment by delivery only:
- 23:00hrs to 04:00hrs (of the following morning) Monday - Sunday incl.
- Opening to the public:
- 11:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday incl.
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Amanulla Masakhail
Consultation closes: Thursday 31 July 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Tuesday 26 August 2025 @ 19:00hrs if required
Consultation has closed. Three representations were received from responsible authorities. The Licensing Act encourages mediation and this will be embarked on. If it is unsuccessful the application will be referred to a Licensing Sub-Committee to consider & determine as detailed above.
Minor Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Soundcheck Rock & Metal Bar
An application for a 'minor variation' to the premises licence at the 'Soundcheck Rock & Metal Bar'. The bar with patio forecourt is situated at 40 Marine Parade, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3QA.
The premises licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment:
- 12:00 to 23:00hrs Sunday - Thursday and
- 12:00 - 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday & Saturday
The application sought to vary the licence to:
- Remove parts of the condition restricting the use of the outside patio that states:
- No drinks in glassware to be taken outside after 21:00 when licensable activity is taking place at the premises. After 21:00 drinks can be taken outside on the terrace (within the licensable area) in plastics only until 22:00 Monday to Thursday and Sundays, Friday and Saturdays no later than 23:00.
No other changes were proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Soundcheck Rock & Metal Bars Ltd.
Consultation closes: Wednesday 30 July 2025
Committee Hearing: Not required for a minor variation.
For a minor variation application, in addition to the statutory 10 working day public consultation, the Licensing Authority has the discretion to consult any responsible authorities it considers necessary and relevant to the type of application. In this case, as it involved changes to a condition of licence that could potentially impact on the licensing objectives, Sussex Police, WSCC Fire & Rescue Service, and the A&W Environmental Health Team were consulted.
Sussex Police consulted with the applicant and a number of conditions were volunteered by the applicant to the operating schedule to address the Police's concerns.
No formal representations were received from members of the public or the authorities consulted. After due consideration officers considered the changes proposed unlikely to have an adverse effect on the licensing objectives. Consequently, the minor variation application was granted as per the terms of the Licensing Act 2003.
New Premises Licence at:
2 High Street, Tarring, Worthing, BN14 7NN
An application for a new premises licence at: 2 High Street, Tarring, Worthing, BN14 7NN. A name for the venue has yet to be decided on.
The application is seeking to authorise the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises at a new micro bar and existing salon:
- Alcohol sales:
- 11:00hrs to 23:00hrs Tuesday - Saturday
- 12:00hrs to 21:30hrs Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 11:00hrs to 23:00hrs Tuesday - Saturday
- 12:00hrs to 21:30hrs Sunday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Christopher Baxter
Consultation closes: Monday 21 July 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Thursday 14 August 2025 @ 18:30hrs, if required.
The application has received a number of representations from the public and one from a responsible authority - Sussex Police.
The Licensing Act 2003 encourages mediation and this will now be embarked on. If agreement cannot be reached the application will be referred to a Licensing & Control Sub-Committee to consider at hearing as detailed above.
New Premises Licence at:
Worthing Pride - Steyne Gardens
An application for a new premises licence at 'Worthing Pride'. The annual music event takes place over three days each year sometime between 1st June and 30th September and is located on Steyne Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3DZ.
This application is being made as the current premises licence, in place since 2022, was a time limited licence. It expires in September 2025 so to continue the event each year a new licence is being sought.
The application is seeking to authorise the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment (in the form of live music, recorded music and performance of dance) and the provision of late night refreshment:
- Sale of alcohol:
- 16:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday
- 12:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Saturday
- 12:00hrs to 21:00hrs Sunday
- Regulated entertainment:
- 16:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday
- 12:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Saturday
- 12:00hrs to 21:00hrs Sunday
- Late-night refreshment:
- 23:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday
- 23:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Saturday
- Opening to the public:
- 16:00hrs to 00:30hrs (of the following morning) Friday
- 12:00hrs to 00:30hrs (of the following morning) Saturday
- 12:00hrs to 21:30hrs Sunday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Garrie Richardson
Consultation closes: Thursday 7 August 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 03 September 2025 @ 18:30hrs, if required.
Minor Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Morrisons
An application for a 'minor variation' to the premises licence at 'Morrisons'. The supermarket is situated at 1 Newland Street, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1JU.
The premises licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises.
The application is seeking to vary the licence to authorise:
- Changes to the internal layout of the premises as part of refurbishment works.
No other changes were proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Wm Morrison Supermarket Ltd.
Consultation closes: Tuesday 12 August 2025
Committee Hearing: Not required for a minor variation
For a minor variation application, in addition to the statutory 10 working day public consultation, the Licensing Authority has the discretion to consult any responsible authorities it considers necessary and relevant to the type of application. In this case, as it involves changes to the internal layout of the premises that could potentially impact on the licensing objectives, Sussex Police, WSCC Fire & Rescue Service, and the A&W Environmental Health Team are being consulted.
Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Georgi Fin
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at the 'Georgi Fin'. The bar, with forecourt, is situated at 54 Goring Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4AD.
The licence currently authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises between 11:00hrs and 21:30hrs Tuesday to Sunday.
The application is seeking to vary the existing licence to:
- Change of the venue’s name to ‘The Fynn’
- Extend the days & hours for alcohol sales to:
- 11:00hrs to 22:00hrs Monday - Thursday
- 11:00hrs to 23:00hrs Friday & Saturday
- Extend the terminal time for the use of the outside pavement forecourt from 19:30hrs to 22:00hrs each day.
All other terms of licence to remain unchanged.
Licence holder and applicant: Miss Eloise Rolfe
Consultation closes: Monday 18 August 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 10 September 2025 @ 18:30hrs if required
Variation to the Premises Licence at:
The Grizzly Bear
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at the 'The Grizzly Bear'. The micro bar is located at 33 South Street Tarring, Worthing, BN14 7LG.
The licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises & provision of recorded music.
- Sale of alcohol:
- 16:00hrs to 22:30hrs Monday to Thursday
- 16:00hrs to 23:30hrs Friday
- 12:00hrs to 23:30hrs Saturday
- 12:00hrs to 22:00hrs Sunday
- Recorded music:
- 16:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday to Thursday
- 16:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday
- 10:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Saturday
- 10:00hrs to 22:30hrs Sunday
The application is seeking to vary the existing licence to extend the hours for licensable activity on Thursday & Friday
- Sale of alcohol:
- 16:00hrs to 23:00hrs Thursday
- 14:00hrs to 23:30hrs Friday
- Recorded music:
- 16:00hrs to 23:30hrs Thursday
- 14:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday
- Opening to the public:
- 16:00hrs to 23:30hrs Thursday
- 14:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday
All other timings & terms of licence to remain unchanged.
Licence holder and applicant: Public House Ltd.
Consultation closes: Thursday 28 August 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Thursday 18 September 2025 @ 14:00hrs if required
Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Doner Deliz
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at the 'Doner Deliz'. The restaurant is located at 121 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3BP.
The licence authorises light-night refreshments currently:
- Late night refreshments:
- 10:00hrs - 23:00hrs Monday to Sunday
The application is seeking to vary the existing licence to extend the hours for licensable activity Monday - Sunday to:
- Late night refreshments:
- 10:00hrs - 03:00hrs Monday to Sunday
All other timings & terms of licence to remain unchanged.
Licence holder and applicant: Gallegos Worthing Ltd.
Consultation closes: Monday 1 September 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Monday 29 September 2025 @ 14:00hrs if required
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