Consultations - Licensing Act 2003
Applications:
These are the recently received applications for new licences/registrations and applications to vary existing licences/registrations:
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.
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.
A guide to making effective representations can be found at: Making representations.
For a review of a premises licence, or a club premises certificate, a hearing must be held. A guide to the review process can be found here.
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.
Minor Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Asda
An application for a 'minor variation' to the premises licence at Asda. The store is situated at South Street, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8AG.
The licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises between 06:00 and 00:00 Monday to Sunday and the provision of late night refreshment between 23:00 and 00:00 Monday to Sunday. The application seeks to vary the existing licence to:
- Make alterations to the layout of the premises.
No other changes are proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Asda Stores Limited.
Consultation closes: Wednesday 8 May 2024
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 layout of the premises that could potentially impact on the licensing objectives, Sussex Police, WSCC Fire & Rescue, and the A&W Environmental Health Team are being consulted.
Minor Variation to the Premises Licence at:
The Broadwater
An application for a 'minor variation' to the premises licence at 'The Broadwater'. The public house is situated at 4 Broadwater Street West, Worthing, BN14 9DA
The licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment and late night refreshment. The application sought to vary the existing Licence to:
Amend a condition of licence that states:
- A number of SIA door supervisors to be provided for Key Football Games, Christmas and New Year.
To read:
- A written risk assessment will be completed by the general manager prior to major football tournaments including the Euros and World Cup in addition to Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve for the requirement of SIA registered door supervisors or as requested by Sussex Police
No other changes are proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Greene King Retailing Ltd.
Consultation closes: Tuesday 23 April 2024
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 a condition of licence, that could have implications on the licensing objectives, Sussex Police, WSCC Fire & Rescue, and the A&W Environmental Health Team were consulted.
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 was granted as per the terms of the Licensing Act 2003.
Review of the Premises Licence at:
Angels Bar & Club
An application for a review of the premises licence at 'Angels Bar & Club' under section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003. The venue is situated at 10 High Street, Worthing, BN11 1NU.
The bar & music venue's premises licence permits the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises, the provision of regulated entertainment and late night refreshment between 10:00hrs and 03:10hrs (of the following day) Monday to Sunday.
The application was submitted by A&W Public Health & Regulation - Environmental Protection Team, a responsible authority under the act, and requests that the Licensing Authority considers:
- amending the current licence restricting the hours permitted for regulated entertainment to 23:00hrs each night to reduce the excessive and unreasonable amount of music noise affecting local residents and the public nuisance that is being caused as a result
The grounds for the review being the applicant contends the following licensing objectives are being undermined by the carrying on of licensable activities:
- the prevention of public nuisance
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Omar Rafique / Adur & Worthing Public Health & Regulation
Consultation closes: Tuesday 9 April 2024
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 08 May 2024 @ 18:30hrs.
Being a Review application this must be considered by a Licensing & Control Sub-Committee even if the matter were to be successfully mediated by the parties.
Minor Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Worthing High Street Food & Wine
An application for a 'minor variation' to the premises licence at 'Worthing High Street Food & Wine'. The store is located at 6 Montague Street, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3HA.
The licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises between 08:00hrs and 23:00hrs Sunday to Thursday and 08:00hrs and 00:00hrs Friday to Saturday. The application seeks to vary the existing licence to:
- make alterations to the layout of the premises
No other changes are proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Suraj Singh Chawla
Consultation closes: Wednesday 24 April 2024
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 layout of the premises, that could have implications on the licensing objectives, Sussex Police, WSCC Fire & Rescue, and the A&W Environmental Health Team are being consulted.
Minor Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Co-op
An application for a 'minor variation' to the premises licence at 'Co-op'. The store is located at 13 Manor Parade, Salvington Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2JP.
The licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises between 06:00hrs and 23:00hrs Monday to Sunday incl. The application seeks to vary the existing licence to:
- make alterations to the layout of the premises
No other changes are proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Co-operative Group Food Ltd.
Consultation closes: Wednesday 24 April 2024
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 layout of the premises, that could have implications on the licensing objectives, Sussex Police, WSCC Fire & Rescue, A&W Planning, and the A&W Environmental Health Team were consulted.
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 was granted as per the terms of the Licensing Act 2003.
Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Emporium Worthing
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at 'Emporium Worthing'. The premises is situated at 37 Warwick Street, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3DQ.
The licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises 11:00hrs to 21:00hrs Monday to Sunday incl.
The application seeks to vary the existing licence to authorise the following:
- Alcohol sales for consumption on & off the premises:
- 11:00hrs to 21:00hrs Sunday to Thursday
- 11:00hrs to 23:00hrs Friday to Saturday
- Opening to the public:
- 11:00hrs to 21:00hrs Sunday to Thursday
- 11:00hrs to 23:00hrs Friday to Saturday
Licence holder and applicant: Ms Allison Dore
Consultation closes: Thursday 25 April 2024
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for 22 May 2024 @18:30hrs if required.
Minor Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Buzz Bingo
An application for a 'minor variation' to the premises licence at 'Buzz Bingo'. The bingo & social club is located at The Plaza, Rowlands Road, Worthing, BN11 3JS.
The licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises, the provision of regulated entertainment and the provision of late night refreshment. The application seeks to vary the existing licence to:
- make alterations to the layout of the premises
No other changes are proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Buzz Holdings Ltd.
Consultation closes: Thursday 25 April 2024
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 layout of the premises that could have implications on the licensing objectives, Sussex Police, WSCC Fire & Rescue, and the A&W Environmental Health Team are being consulted.
There are currently no policy documents being consulted on.
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Page last updated: 25 April 2024