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.
Variation to the Premises Licence at:
GoLocal Extra
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at the 'GoLocal Extra'. The convenience store is situated at 20-22 Queens Parade, North Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 9BA
The premises licence currently authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises from 08:00 to 22:00hrs Monday - Sunday and to open to the public 24 hours a day.
The application is seeking to vary the licence to extend the hours for alcohol sales to:
- Alcohol sales:
- 06:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday - Sunday incl.
No other changes are proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Thuvaragan Sivakumar
Consultation closes: Monday 24 November 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Tuesday 16 December 2025 @ 14:00hrs, if required
New Premises Licence at:
Store-by-Sea
An application for a new premises licence at 'Store-by-Sea'. The convenience store is situated at 66 High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5DB.
The application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises.
- Alcohol sales:
- 07:00hrs to 23:00hrs Sunday - Thursday
- 07:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday & Saturday
- Opening to the public:
- 07:00hrs to 23:00hrs Sunday - Thursday
- 07:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday & Saturday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Store-by-Sea Ltd.
Consultation closes: Friday 28 November 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Tuesday 23 December 2025 @ 19:00hrs, if required.
New Premises Licence at:
Wolf on East
An application for a new premises licence at 'Wolf on East'. The café/delicatessen is situated at 31-32 East Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5ZD.
The application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises.
- Alcohol sales:
- 11:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Saturday
- 11:00hrs to 21:00hrs Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 08:00hrs to 23:00 Monday - Saturday
- 08:00hrs to 21:00hrs Sunday
The applicant offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Wolfox Ltd.
Consultation closes: Thursday 4 December 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Tuesday 23 December 2025 @ 19:00hrs
The original application, made on 30th September 2025, was rejected after the applicant failed to advertise the application in accordance with the regulations.
Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Molotov Cocktail & Vodka Bar
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at 'Molotov Cocktail & Vodka Bar'. The bar is located at 37 Chatsworth Road, Worthing, BN11 1LY
The licence currently authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment between 11:00 to 03:00hrs (of the following morning) Monday - Saturday and 12:00hrs to 02:00hrs (of the following morning) Sunday.
The application is seeking to vary the licence to authorise the extension of the hours for licensable activity on Friday & Saturday nights by 1 hour to:
- Sale of alcohol
- 11:00hrs to 04:00hrs (of the following morning) Friday & Saturday
- Regulated entertainment
- 11:00hrs to 04:00hrs (of the following morning) Friday & Saturday
- Opening to the public:
- 11:00hrs to 04:30hrs (of the following morning) Friday & Saturday
No other changes are sought.
Licence holder and applicant: Beachcomber Leisure Ltd.
Consultation closes: Thursday 30 October 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 26 November at 18:30hrs if required.
Representation was received from three Responsible Authorities and one on behalf of Worthing Pubwatch.
The Licensing Act 2003 encourages mediation and this will now be embarked on. If mediation proves unsuccessful or the applicant/representors do not wish to mediate the application will be referred to the Licensing & Control Sub-Committee hearing as detailed above.
New Premises Licence at:
Square Pizza Stop
An application for a new premises licence at 'Square Pizza Stop'. The new hot food takeaway is to be situated at 2 Field Place, Goring-By-Sea, Worthing, BN12 6BS.
This application is seeking authorisation for the sale of late-night refreshment for consumption off the premises.
- Late night refreshment sales:
- 23:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday - Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 11:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday - Sunday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: RFG Poole Ltd.
Consultation closes: Monday 17 November 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 03 December 2025 @ 18:30hrs if required.
New Premises Licence at:
Wine & Social
An application for a new premises licence at 'Wine & Social’. The new internet and telephone wine delivery service to be situated at 1 Terringes Avenue, Worthing, BN13 1HX.
This application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises.
- Alcohol sales:
- 00:00hrs to 23:59rs (24hrs a day) Monday - Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- The general public will not be permitted to attend the premises. All orders will be taken via the internet or telephone.
Online and telephone orders will be taken digitally at any time but the packaging and shipping will occur during normal working hours.
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Gregory Ponce
Consultation closes: Tuesday 18 November 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Monday 15 December 2025 @ 14:00hrs, if required.
New Premises Licence at:
Tops Pizza
An application for a new premises licence at 'Tops Pizza'. The established hot food takeaway is situated at 14 South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AA
This application is seeking authorisation for the sale of late-night refreshment for consumption off the premises.
- Sale of late-night refreshment:
- 23:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Sunday - Thursday
- 23:00hrs to 02:00hrs (of the following morning) Friday & Saturday
- Opening to the public:
- 11:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00hrs to 02:00hrs (of the following morning) Friday & Saturday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Tops Pizza Ltd.
Consultation closes: Tuesday 18 November 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Monday 15 December 2025 @ 14:00hrs, if required.
New Premises Licence at:
Worthing Gin
An application for a new premises licence at 'Worthing Gin’. The new speciality off licence to be situated at Unit 9 Liverpool Buildings, Liverpool Road, Worthing, BN11 1SY.
The application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises.
- Alcohol sales:
- 09:00hrs to 21:00hrs Monday - Saturday
- 10:00hrs to 16:00hrs Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 09:00hrs to 21:00hrs Monday - Saturday
- 10:00hrs to 16:00hrs Sunday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Worthing Gin Ltd.
Consultation closes: Wednesday 19 November 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 17 December 2025 @ 18:30hrs, if required.
New Premises Licence at:
Worthing Gin (Mobile)
An application for a new premises licence at 'Worthing Gin (mobile)'. The mobile café-bar to be sited on the promenade at the Concession Stand, Worthing Promenade opposite Library Place/The Steyne, Worthing, BN11 3FJ.
The applicant currently holds a concession to trade and a premises licence authorising alcohol sales at a concession site on the promenade opposite 86 to 95 Marine Parade. He wishes to relocate his business, but there is no facility under the Licensing Act to move a premises licence so the applicant has had to apply for a new licence.
The application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises.
- Alcohol sales:
- 09:00hrs to 22:30hrs Monday - Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 09:00hrs to 22:30hrs Monday - Sunday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Worthing Gin Ltd.
Consultation closes: Thursday 20 November 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 17 December 2025 @ 18:30hrs, if required.
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:
- 12:00hrs to 23:00hrs Sunday - Thursday and
- 12:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday & Saturday
The application is seeking to vary the licence to:
- To remove the requirement for 2 door supervisors every Friday and Saturday evening. - Door supervisors to be employed on occasions identified by the licence holder’s risk assessment or if requested by Sussex Police.
- To allow the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises:
- between the 1st and 31st August and
- during the following events that do not have a fixed date: Worthing Pride Parade, Worthing Lions Summer & Winter Fireworks/Bonfire Night.
- any off-sales to be in an open plastic container only and to not be sold later than 22:00.
- To extend the morning opening time to 09:00hrs each day for the provision of breakfast/coffee. The hours for licensable activity to remain unaltered.
No other changes are proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Soundcheck Rock & Metal Bars Ltd.
Consultation closes: Friday 28 November 2025
Committee Hearing: Not required for a minor variation application
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 proposed changes to the conditions of licence and opening hours 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:
Brooklands Service Station
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at the 'Brooklands Service Station'. The forecourt store, café and takeaway is located at 331 Brighton Road, Worthing, BN11 2HP.
The premises licence currently authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises & the provision of late-night refreshment.
- Alcohol sales:
- 06:00hrs - 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday to Sunday
- Late-night refreshment:
- 23:00hrs - 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday to Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 06:00hrs - 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday to Sunday
The application is seeking to vary the existing licence to:
- Extend the licensed area of the premises to include a Pret Café and Burger King restaurant & drive through takeaway.
- Extend the hours the premises is open to the public stated on the licence to 00:00hrs to 24:00hrs Monday to Sunday.
All terms of licence to remain unchanged and there is no application to change the current hours for licensable activity.
Licence holder and applicant: Motor Fuel Ltd.
Consultation closes: Wednesday 3 December 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Monday 05 January 2026 @ 18:30hrs, if required.
New Premises Licence at:
Sainsbury's - Tarring
An application for a new premises licence at 'Sainsbury's'. The proposed new convenience store/local supermarket is to be situated at 82 South Street, Tarring, Worthing, BN14 7LS.
This application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises.
- Alcohol sales:
- 07:00hrs to 23:00hrs (midnight) Monday - Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 00:00hrs to 24:00hrs (midnight) Monday - Sunday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Sainsury's Supermarkets Ltd.
Consultation closes: Friday 5 December 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 07 January 2026 @ 18:30hrs, if required.
New Premises Licence at:
Tern Restaurant
An application for a new premises licence at 'Tern Restaurant’. The new restaurant & cocktail bar to be situated at 39 Warwick Street, Worthing, BN11 3DQ.
The application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises and the provision of late night refreshment.
- Sale of alcohol:
- 12:30hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday - Saturday
- 10:30hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Sunday
- Provision of late-night refreshment:
- 23:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday - Saturday
- 23:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 12:30hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday - Saturday
- 10:30hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Sunday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Tern Restaurants Ltd.
Consultation closes: Monday 8 December 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 07 January 2026 @18:30hrs, if required.
New Premises Licence at:
The Sushi Co.
An application for a new premises licence at 'The Sushi Co.’. The new restaurant to be situated at 8 South Street, Worthing, BN11 3AA.
The application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises.
- Sale of alcohol:
- 11:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 11:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: The Sushi Co (Worthing) Ltd.
Consultation closes: Tuesday 9 December 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 07 January 2026 @ 18:30hrs, if required.
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