Consultations - Licensing Act 2003
Applications:
These are the recently received applications for new licences/registrations and applications to vary existing licences/registrations:
Policy:
Adur District Council, Worthing Borough Council and the Government often require feedback and public input into policy documents and will embark on public consultation. In this section you will find documents being consulted on at present:
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 Adur Civic 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 could become public documents and could be published in their entirety in any report that accompanies an application or policy consultation.
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 Premises Licence at:
The Barn
An application for a new premises licence for a new proposed cafe/bar to be known as The Barn. The venue is to be situated at The Barn Caravan Park, Old Salts Farm Road, Lancing, BN15 8JG.
The application sought authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises to residents and their bona fide guests only.
- Sale of alcohol:
- 11:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday incl.
- Opening to the Public:
- 08:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday incl.
The applicant offered a number of conditions in the operating schedule to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Joby Pannell
Consultation closes: Wednesday 15 February 2023
Committee Hearing: Cancelled - not required
No relevant representation was received from members of the public, but one was received from a responsible authority - Sussex Police.
The Licensing Act encourages mediation and this was conducted successfully with the applicant addressing the Police concerns by volunteering a number of enforceable conditions to the licence's operating schedule. As a result Sussex Police withdrew their representation and consequently, the amended application was granted as applied for as per the terms of the Licensing Act 2003.
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Minor Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Marks & Spencers - Shoreham
An application for a 'minor variation' to the premises licence at 'Marks & Spencers'. The store is situated at the Holmbush Centre, Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6TD. The licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises.
The application sought to vary the existing Licence to authorise:
- Minor alterations to the internal layout of the store involving alterations to the ground floor. The changes relate to the tills within the Clothing & Home retail space. This will allow for tills in those area(s) to either be removed and replaced with new till banks or removed entirely and the space returned to sales floor. In some instances, till podia will also be installed in some fitting room entrances. This allows for seasonal demands. Tills in the Food Hall to remain unchanged.
No other changes were proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Marks & Spencer Plc.
Consultation closes: Tuesday 7 March 2023
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 minor changes to the layout of the store that could potentially have implications affecting the licensing objectives, Sussex Police, WSCC Fire & Rescue Service and the A&W Environmental Health Team were consulted.
No formal representations were received from members of the public or authorities consulted. After due consideration officers decided 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
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New Premises Licence at:
Presh Eat
An application for a new premises licence for a cafe known as the 'Presh-Eat'. The cafe is situated at 10 Middle Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6GA.
The application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises.
- Sale of alcohol:
- 12:00hrs to 17:00hrs Monday - Sunday incl.
- Opening to the Public:
- 07:00hrs to 17:00hrs Monday - Friday
- 09:00hrs to 17:00hrs Saturday & Sunday
The applicant has offered a comprehensive set of conditions in the operating schedule to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Presh-Eat Ltd.
Consultation closes: Monday 27 March 2023
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Monday 24 April 2023 @ 19:00hrs if required
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Review of the Premises Licence at:
K & K Station Store
An application for a review of the premises licence at the 'K & K Station Store' under section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003. The shop is situated at 8 Station Parade, South Street, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8AA.
The store's premises licence permits the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premise between 09:00hrs 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 licence
The grounds for review being the applicant's contention that the licence holder had undermined the following licensing objectives:
- The Prevention of Crime & Disorder
- Public Safety
- The Protection of Children from Harm
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Alan Brosk / WSCC Trading Standards Service
Consultation closes: Tuesday 28 March 2023
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Tuesday 25 April 2023 @ 19:00hrs
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New Premises Licence at:
The Tasting Room
An application for a new premises licence for a new tap house to be known as the 'Tasting Room'. The venue is situated at 8 Little Stanford, Stanford Square, Worthing, BN11 3EZ
The application sought authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment in the form of recorded music and anything similar.
- Sale of alcohol:
- 16:30hrs to 21:30hrs Thursday
- 12:00hrs to 22:00hrs Friday & Saturday
- 13:00hrs to 17:00hrs Sunday
- Provision of Regulated Entertainment:
- 16:30hrs to 21:00hrs Thursday
- 12:00hrs to 21:30hrs Friday & Saturday
- 13:00hrs to 17:00hrs Sunday
- Opening to the Public:
- 16:30hrs to 21:30hrs Thursday
- 12:00hrs to 22:00hrs Friday & Saturday
- 13:00hrs to 17:00hrs Sunday
The applicant offered a comprehensive set of conditions in the operating schedule to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Merakai Brewing Co. Ltd.
Consultation closes: Thursday 9 February 2023
Committee Hearing: Cancelled - not required
No formal representations were received from members of the public or authorities consulted. Consequently, the licence was granted as per the terms of the Licensing Act 2003.
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Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Rocking Horse
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at 'Rocking Horse'. The cocktail bar is situated at 3 The Broadway, Brighton Road, Worthing, BN11 3EG. The licence authorised the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises 11:00hrs to 23:30hrs Sun - Thurs & 11:00hrs to 00:30hrs (of the following morning) Fri - Sat.
The application sought to vary the existing Licence to:
- Extend the hours for Alcohol Sales to:
- 11:00hrs to 01:30hrs (of the following morning) Monday - Sunday
- Authorise the Provision of Recorded Music:
- 11:00hrs to 01:30hrs Monday - Sunday
- Authorise the Sale of Late Night Refreshment:
- 23:00hrs to 01:30hrs Monday - Sunday
- Opening to the Public:
- 10:00hrs to 02:00hrs (of the following morning) Monday - Sunday
- Amend a condition of the Licence that states:
The maximum number of persons admitted to the premises at any one time will be limited to 75 persons. The management to regularly monitor the interior & exterior of premises to ensure the maximum capacity is not exceeded and to avoid excess noise leakage. Sufficient seating to accommodate 50% of the maximum capacity will be provided to increase the capacity to 100 persons.
- Extend the hours for all licensable activity until 02:00hrs of the following morning on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
No other changes were proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Noir Noir Ltd.
Consultation closes: Wednesday 1 March 2023
Committee Hearing: Cancelled - not required
No relevant representation was received from members of the public, but one was received from a responsible authority - Sussex Police.
The Licensing Act encourages mediation and this was conducted successfully with the applicant addressing the Police concerns by volunteering a number of enforceable conditions to the licence's operating schedule. As a result Sussex Police withdrew their representation and consequently, the amended application was granted as applied for as per the terms of the Licensing Act 2003.
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Minor Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Smugglers Return
An application for a 'minor variation' to the premises licence at the 'Smugglers Return'. The public house is situated at 112 Ham Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2QS. The licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment.
The application sought to vary the existing Licence to authorise:
- Minor alterations to the internal layout of the venue. The minor internal refurbishment to including some changes to some of the fixed seating.
No other changes were proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: The Craft Union Pub Company Ltd.
Consultation closes: Thursday 9 March 2023
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 minor changes to the layout of the public house that could potentially have implications affecting the licensing objectives, Sussex Police, WSCC Fire & Rescue Service and the A&W Environmental Health Team are being consulted.
No formal representations were received from members of the public or authorities consulted. After due consideration officers decided 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.
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New Premises Licence at:
Molotov Cocktail & Vodka Bar
An application for a new premises licence to allow alcohol sales and regulated entertainment at 'Molotov Cocktail & Vodka Bar'. The venue is situated at 31 Chatsworth Road, Worthing, BN11 1LY
The application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment in the form of live music, recorded music and dance.
- Alcohol Sales:
- 12:00hrs to 02:00hrs (of the following morning) Sunday
- 11:00hrs to 03:00hrs (of the following morning) Monday - Saturday
- Regulated Entertainment:
- 12:00hrs to 02:00hrs (of the following morning) Sunday
- 11:00hrs to 03:00hrs (of the following morning) Monday - Saturday
- Opening to the Public:
- 12:00hrs to 03:30hrs (of the following morning) Sunday
- 11:00hrs to 03:30hrs (of the following morning) Monday - Saturday
The applicant has offered a number of conditions in the operating schedule to address the licensing objectives.
The premises already has a premises licence in place which will be surrendered on the grant of a new licence.
Licence holder and applicant: Beachcomber Leisure Ltd.
Consultation closes: Tuesday 21 March 2023
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Monday 17 April 2023 @ 18:30hrs
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Minor Variation to the Club Premises Certificate at:
Worthing Golf Club
An application for a 'minor variation' to the club premises certificate at 'Worthing Golf Club'. The clubhouse is situated at Worthing Golf Club, Links Road, Worthing, BN14 9QZ. The certificate authorises the sale & supply of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment.
The application is seeking to vary the existing Licence to authorise:
- Minor alterations to the internal layout of the venue as part of an internal refurbishment.
No other changes are proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Links Road Golf Club Ltd.
Consultation closes: Thursday 30 March 2023
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 minor changes to the layout of the club house that could potentially have implications affecting the licensing objectives, Sussex Police, WSCC Fire & Rescue Service and the A&W Environmental Health Team are being consulted.
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New Premises Licence at:
Café Caesar
An application for a new premises licence for a new cafe to be known as 'Cafe Caesar'. The cafe to be situated at 12 South Street, Worthing BN11 3AA.
The application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises.
- Sale of alcohol:
- 11:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday incl.
- Opening to the Public:
- 08:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday incl.
The applicant has offered a comprehensive set of conditions in the operating schedule to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Tekin Fidan
Consultation closes: Friday 7 April 2023
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 26 April 2023 @ 18:30hrs if required.
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New Temporary Premises Licence at:
At the Castle
An application for a new temporary premises licence for an outdoor music event to be known as 'At the Castle'. The outdoor music event to be situated in the grounds of Castle Goring, Arundel Road, Worthing BN13 3UF.
The application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment at a ticketed open air live music event proposed for the 08-10 September 2023 for an audience of up to 6,000 persons.
- Sale of alcohol:
- 16:00hrs to 22:00hrs Friday - Sunday incl.
- Provision of Live Music & Recorded Music:
- 16:00hrs to 22:00hes Friday - Sunday incl.
- Opening to the Public:
- 15:00hrs to 22:00hrs Friday - Sunday incl.
The applicant has offered a comprehensive set of conditions in the operating schedule to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Atom Promotions Ltd.
Consultation closes: Thursday 13 April 2023
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 26 April 2023 @ 18:30hrs if required. (This is subject to confirmation)
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Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Lazybrunch Kitchen
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at the 'Lazybrunch Kitchen'. The cafe is situated at 12 - 14 Goring Road, Worthing, BN12 4AJ. The licence currently authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises 10:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Saturday and 12:30hrs to 22:30hrs Sunday.
The application is seeking to vary the existing Licence to authorise:
- The sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises
- 08:00hrs to 23:00hrs Sunday – Thursday and 08:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday & Saturday
- The provision of regulated entertainment & late night refreshment
- 23:00hrs to 00:00hrs Friday & Saturday
- Removal of conditions restricting access to children and off sales restrictions to allow drinks to be served in outside area.
No other changes are proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Jonny's All Day Dining Ltd.
Consultation closes: Thursday 13 April 2023
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 10 May 2023 @ 18:30hrs if required.
Due to failure to advertise the application within the statutory timescale the consultation process on this application has had to be re-started.
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Minor Variation to the Premises Licence at:
The Rose & Crown
An application for a 'minor variation' to the premises licence at the 'Rose & Crown'. The public house is situated at 169-173 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3DA. The licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment.
The application is seeking to vary the existing Licence to authorise:
- The updating of the conditions of licence regarding CCTV provision after consultation with Sussex Police. The following conditions to be added:
- Digital CCTV and appropriate recording equipment to be installed in accordance with Home Office Guidelines relating to UK Police Requirements for Digital CCTV System (PSDB Publication Number 09/05), operated and maintained throughout the premises internally and externally to cover all public areas, including the entrance to the premises and any outside smoking area. The system shall be on and recording at all times the premises licence is in operation.
- The CCTV cameras and recording equipment must be of sufficient quality to work in all lighting levels inside the premises at all times.
- CCTV footage will be stored for a minimum of 31 days.
- The management will give full and immediate cooperation and technical assistance to the Police in the event that CCTV footage is required for the prevention and detection of suspected or alleged crime.
- The CCTV images will record and display dates and times, and these times will be checked regularly to ensure their accuracy. The time will be amended promptly when British Summer Time starts and ends.
- Subject to GDPR guidance and legislation, the management of the premises will ensure that key staff are fully trained in the operation of the CCTV, and will be able to download selected footage onto a disk (or other electronic portable device acceptable to Sussex Police) for the police without difficulty or delay and without charge to Sussex Police.
- Any breakdown or system failure will be notified to the police licensing team immediately (with a written receipt or acknowledgement obtained and retained) & remedied as soon as practicable.
- In the event of the CCTV system hard drive being seized as evidence as part of a criminal investigation by Sussex Police or for any other reason, the premises will be expected to install a replacement hard drive or a temporary replacement drive as soon as practicable.
No other changes are proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: The Craft Union Pub Company Ltd.
Consultation closes: Thursday 13 April 2023
Committee Hearing: Not required for a minor variation application.
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 minor changes to the conditions of licence that could potentially have implications affecting the licensing objectives, Sussex Police, WSCC Fire & Rescue Service and the A&W Environmental Health Team are being consulted.
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Variation to the Premises Licence at:
North Star
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at the 'North Star'. The public house is situated in Littlehampton Road, Worthing, BN13 1QY. The licence currently authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises 10:00hrs to 00:00 (midnight) Monday - Sunday incl. and the provision of late night refreshment & indoor sporting events.
The application is seeking to vary the existing Licence to authorise:
- Changes to the layout of the premises in accordance with plans supplied by the applicant. The only alteration being to license the external area as shown on the plans submitted to permit sale of alcohol both, on and off sales.
- Removal of duplicated condition regarding irresponsible drinks promotions.
No other changes are proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Ltd.
Consultation closes: Friday 14 April 2023
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 10 May 2023 @ 18:30hrs if required
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New Premises Licence at:
Karma Lounge
An application for a new premises licence for a cafe known as 'Karma Lounge'. The cafe is situated at 171-173 Tarring Road, Worthing, BN11 4HH
The application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises.
- Sale of alcohol:
- 11:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday incl.
- 11:00hrs to 01:00hrs (of the following morning) New Year's Day
- Opening to the Public:
- 09:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday incl.
- 09:00hrs to 01:30hrs (of the following morning) New Year's Day
The applicant has offered a comprehensive set of conditions in the operating schedule to address the licensing objectives.
The premises has previously been licensed.
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Omar Rafique
Consultation closes: Thursday 20 April 2023
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Monday 15 May 2023 @ 18:30hrs if required
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New Premises Licence at:
Victoria Sponge
An application for a new premises licence for a new cafe & tearoom to be known as the 'Victoria Sponge'. The cafe to be situated at units 27 & 28 The Guildbourne Centre, Worthing BN11 1 LZ.
The application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises.
- Sale of alcohol:
- 12:00hrs to 22:30hrs Monday - Sunday incl.
- Opening to the Public:
- 08:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday incl.
The applicant has offered a comprehensive set of conditions in the operating schedule to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Southdowns Restaurant Group Ltd.
Consultation closes: Thursday 20 April 2023
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 17 May 2023 @ 18:30hrs if required.
Due to failure to advertise the application within the statutory timescale the consultation process on this application has had to be re-started.
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New Premises Licence at:
TruBru Coffee
An application for a new premises licence for an online delivery service known as 'TruBru Coffee'. The online store to be situated at 104 Quicksilver Street, Worthing, BN13 1FN.
The application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises.
- Sale of alcohol:
- 00:00hrs to 23:59hrs Monday - Sunday incl.
- Opening to the Public:
- Online sales only the public will not be permitted to attend the premises
The applicant has offered a comprehensive set of conditions in the operating schedule to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: TruBru Coffee Ltd.
Consultation closes: Thursday 20 April 2023
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 17 May 2023 @ 18:30hrs if required
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Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Spilt Milk Coffee Club
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at the 'Spilt Milk Coffee Club'. The cafe is situated at 54 Chapel Road, Worthing, BN11 1BE. The licence currently authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises 12:00hrs to 17:00hrs Monday - Sunday.
The application is seeking to vary the existing Licence to authorise:
- The sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises
- 10:00hrs to 20:00hrs Monday - Sunday
No other changes are proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Miss Bridie Youell
Consultation closes: Tuesday 25 April 2023
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Monday 22 May 2023 @ 15:30hrs if required
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