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:
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:
Funky Dragon
An application for a 'minor variation' to the premises licence at the Funky Dragon. The restaurant is situated at Town Hall, 45-49 High Street, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5DD.
The premises licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises between 09:30hrs and 01:00hrs each day. The application seeks to vary the existing licence to:
- Authorise a change the layout of the restaurant in regard to the relocation of the bar in accordance with the presented plan.
- Remove the following conditions of licence:
- The supply of alcohol shall be by waiter/waitress service only throughout the premises.
- Alcohol will only be served to people taking table meals at the premises. There will be no vertical drinking.
- Replace with to following enforceable conditions:
- The supply of alcohol shall be by waiter/waitress service only throughout the premises, except for the area adjacent to the bar where existing customers can order drinks and consume them at the bar before or after their meal. Customers will not be permitted to purchase alcohol without dining.
- There will be no vertical drinking in the premises except in the designated bar area as described above or when the whole premises is closed to the public for a pre-booked private party/function that Sussex Police Licensing have been notified of 10 days in advance.
No other changes are proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Funky Dragon Sussex Ltd.
Consultation closes: Wednesday 31 July 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 restaurant and amendment of a number of conditions of licence that could potentially impact on the licensing objectives, Sussex Police, WSCC Fire & Rescue and the A&W Environmental Health Team are being consulted.
New Premises Licence at:
The Festival - Adur Recreation Ground
An application for a new premises licence for a two-day music festival to be known as 'The Festival' to be situated at Adur Recreation Ground, Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5LT.
The application seeks authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises and the provision of live and recorded music.
- Sale of alcohol:
- 11:00hrs to 22:00hrs Saturday and Sunday
- Live music:
- 11:00hrs to 22:30hrs Saturday and Sunday
- Recorded music:
- 11:00hrs to 22:30hrs Saturday and Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 11:00hrs to 23:00hrs Saturday and Sunday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions in the operating schedule to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Timothy Ross
Consultation closes: Friday 9 August 2024
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for 04 September 2024 @19:00hrs if required.
New Premises Licence at:
Lancing Wine
An application for a new premises licence for a proposed new off licence to be known as 'Lancing Wine'. The store is to be situated at 46 North Road, Lancing, BN15 9AB.
The application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises:
- Sale of alcohol:
- 09:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 08:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions in the operating schedule to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Rahman Brothers (Brighton) Ltd.
Consultation closes: Wednesday 14 August 2024
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 04 September 2024 @ 19:00hrs if required.
Review of the Premises Licence at:
Worthing High Street Food & Wine
An application for a review of the premises licence at 'Worthing High Street Food & Wine' under section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003. The store is situated at 6 Montague Street, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3HA.
The store's premises licence permits 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 and Saturday.
The application has been submitted by WSCC Trading Standards Service and requests that the Licensing Authority considers:
- revocation of the premises licence
The grounds for review being the applicant contends the following licensing objectives have been undermined at the store:
- the prevention of crime and disorder
- the protection of children from harm
Following the discovery of substantial quantities of illicit e-cigarettes/vapes and counterfeit goods at the store.
Licence holder and applicant: Suraj Singh Chawla / WSCC Trading Standards Service
Consultation closes: Wednesday 3 July 2024
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Tuesday 30 July @ 18:30hrs
Review of the Premises Licence at:
Worthing Food Centre
An application for a review of the premises licence at 'Worthing Food Centre' (also known as Brothers Halal Food & Butchery) under section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003. The store is situated at 30 Teville Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1UG.
The store's premises licence permits the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises between 07:30hrs and 23:00hrs Monday to Sunday.
The application has been submitted by WSCC Trading Standards Service and requests that the Licensing Authority considers:
- revocation of the premises licence
The grounds for review being the applicant contends the following licensing objectives have been undermined at the store:
- the prevention of crime and disorder
- public safety
Following the sale of illicit tobacco by the store to a trading standards officer during a test purchase and the subsequent discovery of substantial quantities of illicit tobacco at the store.
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Ishan Baksi & Mr Burhan Corabatur / WSCC Trading Standards Service
Consultation closes: Thursday 4 July 2024
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 31 July @ 18:30hrs
Variation to the Premises Licence at:
U & S Enterprise (formerly Worthing Supermarket)
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at 'U & S Enterprise' (formerly known as Worthing Supermarket). The store is situated at 50 Chapel Road, Worthing, BN11 1BE.
The licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises 07:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday to Sunday incl.
The application seeks to vary the existing licence to authorise the following:
- Alcohol sales for consumption off the premises:
- 06:00hrs to 01:00hrs, of the following morning, Monday - Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 06:00hrs to 01:00hrs, of the following morning, Monday - Sunday
No other changes are sought.
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Uthayanathan Thananjayanathan
Consultation closes: Tuesday 9 July 2024
Committee Hearing: Schedule for Tuesday 06 August 2024 @ 18:30hrs if required
New Premises Licence at:
EU Market
An application for a new premises licence for an existing store known as 'EU Market'. The convenience store is situated at 8 South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AA.
The premises has been licensed in the past.
The application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises:
- Sale of alcohol:
- 08:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 08:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions in the operating schedule to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Deedar Rahman
Consultation closes: Monday 15 July 2024
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 07 August 2024 @ 18:30hrs if required.
New Premises Licence at:
Guild Care - Beach House Grounds
An application for a temporary new premises licence for a family festival. The premises is to be situated at Beach House Grounds, Brighton Road, Worthing, West Sussex.
The application seeks authorisation for the provision of regulated entertainment at a ticketed family festival event proposed for the 8th September 2024 for an audience of up to 1,500 people.
- Provision of live music:
- 12:00hrs to 16:00hrs on Sunday
- Provision of recorded music:
- 10:00hrs to 16:00hrs on Sunday
- Provision of anything of a similar description to live music, recorded music or performances of dance:
- 13:00hrs to 14:00hrs on Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 08:00hrs to 16:00hrs on Sunday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions in the operating schedule to address the licensing objections.
Licence holder and applicant: Guild Care
Consultation closes: Tuesday 6 August 2024
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Thursday 29 August 2024 @ 18:30hrs if required.
Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Partners In Wine
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at 'Partners in Wine'. The store & tasting room is situated 6-7 Aldsworth Parade, Worthing, BN12 4UP.
The licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises 10:00hrs to 21:00hrs Monday to Friday & 09:00hrs to 20:00hrs Saturday.
The application seeks to vary the existing licence to authorise the following:
- Alcohol sales for consumption on & off the premises:
- 09:00hrs to 20:00hrs Monday - Thursday
- 09:00hrs to 22:00hrs Friday & Saturday
- Opening to the public:
- 09:00hrs to 20:00hrs Monday - Thursday
- 09:00hrs to 22:00hrs Friday & Saturday
No other changes are sought.
Licence holder and applicant: Partners In Wine Ltd.
Consultation closes: Wednesday 14 August 2024
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Tuesday 03 September 2024 @ 18:30hrs if required
Minor Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Waitrose
An application for a 'minor variation' to the premises licence at Waitrose. The store is situated at High Street, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LL.
The licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises between 06:00hrs and 23:00hrs 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: Waitrose Limited
Consultation closes: Monday 5 August 2024
Committee Hearing: Not required for a minor variation.
For a minor variation, 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 were consulted.
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Page last updated: 23 July 2024