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 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 sought 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 were proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Thuvaragan Sivakumar
Consultation closes: Monday 24 November 2025
Committee Hearing: Cancelled - not required
One relevant representation regarding the application was received during the consultation - from Sussex Police.
The Licensing Act encourages mediation, and this was conducted between the applicant and Police with the applicant addressing the representor's concerns by volunteering a number of enforceable conditions to the licence's operating schedule. As a result, the representation was withdrawn and consequently, the amended application was granted as per the terms of the Licensing Act 2003.
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 sought 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 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: Cancelled, not required.
One relevant representation regarding the application was received during the consultation - from Sussex Police.
The Licensing Act encourages mediation, and this was conducted between the applicant and Police with the applicant addressing the representor's concerns by volunteering a number of enforceable conditions to the licence's operating schedule. As a result, the representation was withdrawn and consequently, the amended application was granted as per the terms of the Licensing Act 2003.
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 sought 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: Held on Wednesday 26 November 2025
Representation was received from three Responsible Authorities and one on behalf of Worthing Pubwatch.
The Licensing Act 2003 encourages mediation and this was embarked on but proved unsuccessful, so the application was referred to a Licensing & Control Sub-Committee hearing to consider and determine.
At the hearing the Sub-Committee considered all the written representations and heard statements from the applicant and Sussex Police. Despite the applicant offering amendments to the timings sought and volunteering some of the conditions requested by Sussex Police and the Environmental Protection Team, the Sub-Committee resolved that the variation to the premises licence should be refused.
In discharging its functions, the Sub-Committee did so with a view to promoting the Licensing objectives, the relevant objectives here were the Prevention of Crime & Disorder, Prevention of Public Nuisance and Public Safety.
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 sought 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 were 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 involved 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 were consulted.
In consultation with Sussex Police the applicant amended the application to incluse the following condition being placed on the licence:
SIA door supervisors - The DPS will risk assess the need to employ SIA door staff. The provisions of door supervisors will be assessed by way of written risk assessment and cognisance will be taken of any police advice. This risk assessment shall be subject to review and updating where deemed necessary and must consider information or guidance offered by the police and the licensing authority. The risk assessment shall be made available for inspection to the Police or authorised officers of the Council upon request. The risk assessment should consider high risk events and busy notable days such as Bank Holidays, Christmas and New Years' and other special events held at the premises which may include specific live music or other similar events. SIA door supervisors shall wear clearly marked reflective jackets in order that they can be readily identifiable to customers, staff and Police.
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:
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.
Representation was received from one Responsible Authority and one member of the public.
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.
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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