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 Club Premises Certificate at:
Shoreham Rugby Football Club (SRFC)
An application for a new club premises certificate at the 'Shoreham Rugby Football Club'. The new sports clubhouse is situated at North Pavilion, Buckingham Park, Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6FB.
The application seeks authorisation for the supply & sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises to members & bona fide guests.
- Sale of alcohol:
- 11:00hrs - 23:00hrs Monday to Saturday
- 11:00hrs - 22:00hrs Sunday
- 11:00hrs - 00:30hrs, of the following morning, Saturday to Monday of a Bank Holiday weekend, Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve.
- Opening to the public:
- 11:00hrs - 23:30hrs Monday to Saturday
- 11:00hrs - 22:30hrs Sunday
- 11:00hrs - 01:00hrs, of the following morning, Saturday to Monday of a Bank Holiday weekend, Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve.
The applicant has offered a comprehensive set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Shoreham Rugby Football Club Ltd.
Consultation closes: Friday 25 September 2026
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 21 October 2026 @ 19:00hrs, if required.
New Premises Licence at:
'Name TBC'
An application for a new premises licence at the 'Name TBC'. The new café & bar is to be situated at 50-52 High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5DA.
The premises has been licensed in the past.
The application seeks authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises, the provision of regulated entertainment indoors in the form of live music & recorded music and the provision of late night refreshment indoors.
- Sale of alcohol:
- 08:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday to Sunday incl.
- Provision of regulated entertainment:
- 23:00hrs - 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday to Sunday incl.
- Provision of late night refreshment:
- 23:00hrs - 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday to Sunday incl.
- Opening to the public:
- 08:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday to Sunday incl.
The applicant has offered a comprehensive set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: The Garden Pantry Ltd.
Consultation closes: Tuesday 6 October 2026
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 21st October 2026 if required.
For technical reasons the consultation on this application has been extended.
New Premises Licence at:
Worthing Mini Market
An application for a new premises licence at 'Worthing Mini Market'. The new convenience store is to be situated at 5 Crescent Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1RL.
The application sought authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises.
- Sale of alcohol:
- 07:00hrs to 23:00hrs Sunday to Thursday
- 07:00hrs to 02:00hrs (of the following morning) Friday to Saturday
- Opening to the public:
- 07:00hrs to 23:00hrs Sunday to Thursday
- 07:00hrs to 02:00hrs (of the following morning) Friday to Saturday
Licence holder and applicant: Muhammad Sufyan Butt
Consultation closes: Tuesday 15 September 2026
Committee Hearing: Cancelled
Consultation on this application resulted in no relevant representations being received from the public. However, one representation was received from a Responsible Authority (Sussex Police).
The Licensing Act encourages mediation, and this was conducted between the applicant and Sussex 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.
Minor Variation to the Premises Licence at:
The Signal Post
An application for a 'minor variation' to the premises licence at the 'Signal Post'. The established delicatessen, wine bar & tap house is situated at 79 Rowlands Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3JN. The premises licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises between 12:00hrs and 23:00hrs each day.
The application is seeking to vary the licence to:
- incorporate the rear courtyard/garden into the licence so allowing the provision of food and drink sales and service up until 22:00hrs each evening.
No other changes are proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Worthing Well Ltd.
Consultation closes: Wednesday 23 September 2026
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, Sussex Police, WSCC Fire & Rescue Service and the A&W Environmental Health Team are being consulted.
New Premises Licence at:
Cafe Vita
An application for a new premises licence at the 'Cafe Vita'. The established café & restaurant is situated at 4-7 Arcade Buildings, South Street, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3AL.
The premises has been licensed since 2010, but the licence lapsed when the licence holding company was voluntarily dissolved forcing the existing operator to apply for a new licence.
The application seeks authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises.
- Sale of alcohol:
- 08:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday to Sunday incl.
- Opening to the public:
- 08:00hrs to 23:30hrs Monday to Sunday incl.
The applicant has offered a comprehensive set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Miran Catering Ltd.
Consultation closes: Tuesday 6 October 2026
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Tuesday 27 October 2026 @ 18:30hrs if required.
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