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:
Stanley Ale House
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at the 'Stanley Ale House'. The bar, with forecourt, is situated at 5 Queensway, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 9AY
The licence authorised the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises between 10:00hrs and 22:00hrs Monday to Sunday.
The application sought to vary the existing licence to extend the hours for licensable activity by an hour on Friday and Saturday evenings.
- Alcohol sales:
- 10:00hrs to 23:00hrs Friday & Saturday
- Opening to the public:
- 10:00hrs to 23:30hrs Friday & Saturday
All other terms of licence to remain unchanged.
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Steven Bennett
Consultation closes: Thursday 10 July 2025
Committee Hearing: Cancelled. Not required.
The application received no relevant representations from members of the public or from the responsible authorities. As a result the application was granted as per the terms of the Licensing Act 2003.
Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Funky Dragon
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at the 'Funky Dragon' The restaurant, with pavement forecourt, is situated at the Old Town Hall, 45-49 High Street, Shoreham-By-Sea, BN43 5DD.
The licence currently authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment.
The application seeks to vary the existing licence to:
- Amend the conditions of licence to allow the sale of alcohol for consumption without food within the designated bar area and front pavement forecourt.
All other terms of licence to remain unchanged.
Licence holder and applicant: Funky Dragon Sussex Ltd.
Consultation closes: Monday 28 July 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Tuesday 26 August 2025 @19:00hrs if required.
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: Scheduled for Tuesday 26 August 2025 @ 19:00hrs if required
New Premises Licence at:
Peter's Hub
An application for a new premises licence at 'Peter's Hub'. The proposed new convenience store and off licence is to be situated at 33 Rowlands Road, Worthing, BN11 3JJ.
The application sought to authorise the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises:
- Alcohol sales:
- 09:00hrs to 22:00hrs, Monday - Sunday incl.
- Opening to the public:
- 09:00hrs to 22:00hrs, Monday - Sunday incl.
The applicant offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Peter's Hub Ltd.
Consultation closes: Tuesday 8 July 2025
Committee Hearing: Cancelled. Not required.
Two relevant representations regarding the application were received during the consultation - from Sussex Police and a local resident.
The Licensing Act encourages mediation, and this was conducted with the applicant addressing the representors' concerns by volunteering a set of enforceable conditions to the licence's operating schedule. As a result the representations were withdrawn and consequently, an amended application was granted as per the terms of the Licensing Act 2003.
New Premises Licence at:
The Rooms
An application for a new premises licence at 'The Rooms'. The multi-function event venue is situated at 44 The Guildbourne Centre, Worthing, BN11 1LZ.
The application sought to authorise the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment in the form of live music and recorded music:
- Sale of alcohol:
- 12:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday - Friday &
- 10:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Saturday & Sunday
- Live music:
- 12:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday - Friday &
- 10:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Saturday & Sunday
- Recorded music:
- 08:30hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday - Friday &
- 08:30hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Saturday & Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 08:30hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday - Friday &
- 08:30hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Saturday & Sunday
The applicant offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: The Rooms (Worthing) Ltd.
Consultation closes: Wednesday 11 June 2025
Committee Hearing: Held on Wednesday 09 July 2025
The application was the subject of a number of representations from the public and a representation from Sussex Police.
The Licensing Act encourages mediation.
Sussex Police and the applicant have mediated successfully and the police's concerns have been addressed by the applicant volunteering a number of enforceable conditions that would be included in any licence that might be granted. However, mediation between the applicant and the members of the public that made representation has not reached agreement so the application was referred to a Licensing & Control Sub-Committee to consider.
The Sub-Committee considered all the written representations and heard statements from the applicant and representors.
It resolved that a premises licence should be granted subject to the following amended timings:
- Sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises:
- 12:00 - 23.00hrs Monday to Friday
- 11.00 - 23:00hrs Saturday
- 12.00 - 22.00 Sunday
- Live music:
- to mirror the hours for alcohol sales
- Recorded music:
- to mirror the hours for alcohol sales
- Opening to the public:
- 08.30 - 00.00 hrs (midnight) Monday to Saturday
- 08:30 - 23.00 hrs Sunday
and to include the conditions that were agreed with Sussex Police during mediation and the conditions volunteered by the applicant during the hearing. The grant of the licence is also subject to all the mandatory conditions required by the Licensing Act 2003 and all other relevant legislation.
At the hearing the Sub-Committee considered carefully the evidence before it. Members listened to the residents and acknowledge their reservations. Members also noted the successful mediation between the applicant and Sussex Police. The Police had subsequently withdrawn their representation.
On consideration the Sub-Committee believed that with:
- the conditions volunteered during mediation with Sussex Police
- the extra conditions offered by the applicant at the hearing and
- with the amended timings that the committee has imposed
these together will mitigate any risks of contravention of the licencing objectives in particular relating to noise nuisance and public nuisance.
New Premises Licence at:
Bengal Bertie's
An application for a new premises licence at 'Bengal Bertie's'. The established restaurant is situated at 139-141 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3BX.
This building has been a licensed restaurant in the past but was operating without alcohol.
The application sought authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises:
- Alcohol sales:
- 11:00hrs to 22:30hrs Monday - Sunday incl.
- Opening to the public:
- 10:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday incl.
The applicant offered a comprehensive set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Maryamhofu Ltd.
Consultation closes: Friday 11 July 2025
Committee Hearing: Cancelled. Not required.
The application received no relevant representations from members of the public or from the responsible authorities during consultation. As a result the application was granted as per the terms of the Licensing Act 2003.
New Premises Licence at:
B.Water Mini Market
An application for a new premises licence at 'B.Water Mini Market'. The proposed new local supermarket/convenience store situated at 15 Broadwater Street West, Worthing, BN14 9BT
The application sought authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises:
- Alcohol sales:
- 09:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday incl.
- Opening to the public:
- 07:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday incl.
The applicant offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Jowanro Ghaidan Aubid
Consultation closes: Thursday 3 July 2025
Committee Hearing: Cancelled. Not required.
Consultation on this application has now closed. The application has been the subject of a number of representations from the public, and representations from Sussex Police and WSCC Trading Standards Service.
The variation application was withdrawn by the applicant's agent on 14th July 2025.
New Premises Licence at:
2 High Street, Tarring, Worthing, BN14 7NN
An application for a new premises licence at: 2 High Street, Tarring, Worthing, BN14 7NN. A name for the venue has yet to be decided on.
The application is seeking to authorise the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises at a new micro bar and existing salon:
- Alcohol sales:
- 11:00hrs to 23:00hrs Tuesday - Saturday
- 12:00hrs to 21:30hrs Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 11:00hrs to 23:00hrs Tuesday - 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 Christopher Baxter
Consultation closes: Monday 21 July 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Thursday 14 August 2025 @ 18:30hrs, if required.
Variation to the Premises Licence at:
The Elephant in the Room
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at the 'Elephant in the Room'. The bar, with forecourt, is situated at 40 Goring Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4AD.
The licence currently authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises between:
- 12:00 to 22:00hrs Monday - Thursday
- 12:00 to 22:30hrs Friday - Saturday
- and 12:00 to 21:00hrs Sunday
The application is seeking to vary the existing licence to:
- Extend the hours for alcohol sales to:
- 12:00hrs to 22:00hrs Sunday - Tuesday
- 12:00hrs to 22:30hrs Wednesday & Thursday
- 12:00hrs to 23:00hrs Friday & Saturday
All other terms of licence to remain unchanged.
Licence holder and applicant: The Elephant Ltd.
Consultation closes: Thursday 24 July 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Tuesday 19 August 2025 @18:30hrs if required.
New Premises Licence at:
Tipsy Mares
An application for a new premises licence at the 'Tipsy Mares'. The proposed new wine, cheese and charcuterie bar with pavement forecourt 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:
- Sale of alcohol:
- 10:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 10:00hrs to 23:30hrs Monday - Sunday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Tipsy Mares Ltd.
Consultation closes: Monday 28 July 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Tuesday 19 August 2025 @ 18:30hrs if required
New Premises Licence at:
Worthing Pride - Steyne Gardens
An application for a new premises licence at 'Worthing Pride'. The annual music event takes place over three days each year sometime between 1st June and 30th September and is 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.
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