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.
Minor Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Emerald Quay Club
An application for a 'minor variation' to the premises licence at the 'Emerald Quay Club'. The bar and communal leisure centre is situated at Emerald Quay, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5JP.
The premises licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises.
- 11:00 to 23:00hrs Sunday - Thursday and
- 11:00 - 23:30hrs Friday & Saturday
The application sought to vary the licence to:
- Remove the following conditions of licence:
- A registration signing in book will be maintained listing all those in attendance in the bar with a date and signature.
- A list of members will be maintained for inspection by the relevant licensing officer or police officer.
- A limit on number of guests a member can sign in, limited to five on any single day.
- Membership to be limited to freeholders, leaseholders, tenants, renters and berth holders.
No other changes were proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: V.& S. (No.3) Ltd.
Consultation closes: Friday 22 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 involved changes to a number of conditions 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.
No formal representations were received from the authorities consulted. However, representations were received from seven members of the public that are considered to highlight potential issues under the licensing objectives:
- The prevention of crime and disorder
- The prevention of public nuisance
Under the regulations attached to minor variation applications there is no facility to conduct mediation or hold a Licensing Committee hearing to consider and decide an application. If relevant representation is received then officers must reject the application and the applicant then has the option of continuing to trade in accordance with the conditions of the current licence or apply for a full variation where the application is fully advertised and all parties can have their arguments considered by a sub-committee at hearing.
After due consideration officers consider the changes proposed could have an adverse effect on the licensing objectives and the representations received could have merit. Consequently, the minor variation was refused as per the terms of the Licensing Act 2003.
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: Tuesday 26 August 2025 @ 19:00hrs
Consultation has closed. Three representations were received from responsible authorities. The Licensing Act encourages mediation and this was embarked on and was only partially successful. Consequently, the application has been referred to a Licensing Sub-Committee to consider and determine as detailed above.
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 sought 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 changes to timings or amendments to the terms of licence were applied for.
Licence holder and applicant: Public House Ltd.
Consultation closes: Thursday 28 August 2025
Committee Hearing: Cancelled
The application was rejected on the grounds that it had not been properly made after the applicant failed to advertise the application in accordance with the Licensing Act regulations. The applicant has been invited to reapply in due course if required.
New Premises Licence at:
Worthing Pride - Steyne Gardens
An application for a new premises licence at 'Worthing Pride'. An annual music event to take place over three days each year sometime between 1st June and 30th September and 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.
The application received representation from the public and a responsible authority, Sussex Police.
The Licensing Act encourages mediation and Sussex Police and the applicant have successfully mediated agreeing a change in the hours applied for and for a number of conditions to be added to the operating schedule:
Amending the hours sought to:
- Sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises:
- 16:00hrs to 23:30hrs Friday
- 12:00hrs to 23:30hrs Saturday
- 12:00hrs to 20:30hrs Sunday
- Live music and performance of dance:
- 16:00hrs to 23:00hrs Friday
- 12:00hrs to 23:00hrs Saturday
- 12:00hrs to 21:00hrs Sunday
- Recorded music:
- 16:00hrs to 23:30hrs Friday
- 12:00hrs to 23:30hrs Saturday
- 12:00hrs to 21:00hrs Sunday
- Late-night refreshment:
- 23:00hrs to 23:30hrs (midnight) Friday
- 23:00hrs to 23:30hrs (midnight) Saturday
- New permitted opening hours:
- 16:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday
- 12:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Saturday
- 12:00hrs to 21:30hrs Sunday
And imposing a raft of licence conditions that would be placed on any licence that may be granted. As a result Sussex Police withdrew their representation.
Mediation with members of the public that made representation is ongoing but if agreement cannot be reached the matter will be referred to a Licensing & Control Sub-Committee to consider and decide at hearing as detailed above.
Minor Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Roots
An application for a 'minor variation' to the premises licence at 'Roots'. The bar is situated at 42 Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3QA.
The premises licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment.
- Amendment of a condition of licence regarding the provision of SIA door staff on Friday & Saturday evenings that states:
“There shall be a minimum of one door supervisor to every 100 or part 100 customers plus one additional door supervisor at the main entrance.”
Removing the:
“plus one additional door supervisor at the main entrance.”
No other changes are proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Roots (Worthing) Ltd.
Consultation closes: Thursday 28 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 proposed changes to a licence condition 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:
Doner Deliz
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at the 'Doner Deliz'. The restaurant and takeaway is located at 121 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3BP.
The licence currently authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises.
- Alcohol sales:
- 10:00hrs - 23:00hrs Monday to Sunday
The application is seeking to vary the existing licence to add the sale of late night refreshment and extend opening hours:
- Late night refreshment sales:
- 23:00hrs - 03:00hrs (of the following morning) Monday to Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 10:00hrs - 01:00hrs (of the following morning) Monday to Sunday
Between 01:00hrs & 03:00hrs the sale of late night refreshment will be by delivery only.
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
Minor Variation to the Premises Licence. at:
Broadfest
An application for a 'minor variation' to the 'event' premises licence at 'Broadfest'. The 3-day community event is held annually on Broadwater Green Recreation Ground, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 9DJ
The licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment at a 3-day community festival that takes place one weekend (Friday - Sunday) each year.
The application is seeking to vary the licence to authorise:
- An adjustment to the hours for licensable activity on the Sunday only. The current hours for alcohol sales are 10:00hrs to 16:00hrs. The application seeks to move these to 12:00hrs to 18:00hrs.
There is no increase in the hours for licensable activity or other changes proposed by the application.
Licence holder and applicant: Mrs Diane Guest
Consultation closes: Monday 1 September 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 proposed changes to the hours of licensable activity that could potentially impact on the licensing objectives, Sussex Police, WSCC Fire & Rescue Service and the A&W Environmental Health Team are being consulted.
New Premises Licence at:
Efes Town Cafe
An application for a new premises licence at 'Efes Town Café'. The proposed café-restaurant to be is situated at 24-26 Portland Road, Worthing, BN11 1QN. Directly next door to 'Efes Town Turkish Cuisine' which is operated by Mr Uluyol.
The application is seeking to authorise the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises by waiter/waitress service and the provision of late night refreshment at the new café-restaurant.
- Alcohol sales:
- 10:00hrs to 23:30hrs Monday - Sunday
- Late night refreshment:
- 23:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday - Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 07:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday - Sunday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Savas Uluyol
Consultation closes: Thursday 11 September 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Tuesday 07 October @ 18:30hrs, if required.
New Premises Licence at:
Sahara
An application for a new premises licence at 'Sahara'. The proposed new cafe/bar is to be situated at 7 Warwick Street, Worthing, BN11 3DF.
The application is seeking to authorise the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises, the provision of regulated entertainment in the form of live and recorded music, and the sale of late night refreshment.
- Alcohol sales:
- 09:00hrs to 23:30hrs Sunday - Wednesday
- 09:00hrs to 03:00hrs (of the following morning) Thursday – Saturday
- Live music:
- 09:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday
- Recorded music:
- 09:00hrs to 23:30hrs Sunday - Wednesday
- 09:00hrs to 03:00hrs (of the following morning) Thursday - Saturday
- Provision of late-night refreshment:
- 23:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Sunday - Wednesday
- 23:00hrs to 03:00hrs (of the following morning) Thursday - Saturday
- Opening to the public:
- 05:00hrs to 00:00hrs Sunday - Wednesday
- 05:00hrs to 03:30hrs (of the following morning) Thursday - Saturday
- An extension for all licensable activity until 03:00hrs (of the following morning) on New Year's Eve, Christmas Eve & Easter Bank Holiday.
The applicant offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Sahara Bars Ltd.
Consultation closes: Tuesday 16 September 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Tuesday 07 October 2025 @ 18:30hrs if required.
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