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:
Lidl
An application for a 'minor variation' to the premises licence at the 'Lidl' supermarket. The store is situated at Unit 1 & 2, Malthouse Trading Estate, Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6RJ.
The premises licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises between 07:00hrs and 23:00hrs Monday to Sunday.
The application is seeking to vary the licence to authorise:
- Changes to the internal layout of the premises
No other changes were proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Lidl Great Britain Ltd.
Consultation closes: Wednesday 22 January 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 changes to the layout of the store 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:
Express Pizza & Chicken
An application for a new premises licence for a hot food takeaway with & delivery service known as 'Express Pizza & Chicken'. The business is situated at 161 Tarring Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4HH.
The application seeks to authorise the sale & provision of late night refreshment for consumption on and off the premises:
- Provision of late night refreshment:
- 23:00hrs to 05:00hrs Monday to Sunday incl.
- Opening to the public:
- 12:00hrs to 05:00hrs (of the following morning) Monday to Sunday incl.
There is no application for the sale of alcohol.
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Mohammad Haroon Mangal & Mr Wahid Khan
Consultation closes: Thursday 26 December 2024
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Monday 20 January 2025 @ 18:30hrs if required.
Four relevant representations were received during consultation.
The Licensing Act 2003 encourages mediation and this will be embarked on. If unsuccessful the application will be referred to a Licensing Sub-Committee hearing as detailed above.
New Premises Licence at:
Aydo - International Supermarkets
An application for a new premises licence for a grocery store/supermarket to be known as 'Aydo - International Supermarkets’. The store is to be situated at 38-42 Portland Road, Worthing, BN11 1QN.
The application is seeking to authorise the sale of alcohol and late-night refreshment for consumption off the premises:
- Sale of alcohol:
- 10:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday - Saturday
- 10:00hrs to 23:00hrs Sunday
- Late night refreshment:
- 23:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday - Saturday
- Opening to the public:
- 07:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday - Saturday
- 07:00hrs to 23:00hrs Sunday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions in the operating schedule to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Aydin Unat
Consultation closes: Wednesday 8 January 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Tuesday 04 February 2025 @ 18:30hrs if required.
Three relevant representations were received during consultation. From a responsible authority, Sussex Police, and two members of the public.
The Licensing Act 2003 encourages mediation and this will be embarked on. If unsuccessful the application will be referred to a Licensing Sub-Committee hearing as detailed above.
Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Spun
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at 'Spun'. The store & cafe is situated at 1 Portland Square, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1QH.
The licence currently authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises between 12:00hrs and 22:30hrs Monday to Saturday and 12:00hrs and 15:30hrs Sunday.
The application is seeking to vary the existing licence to authorise an extension of the hours for the sale of alcohol and to authorise the provision of live music, recorded music & late night refreshment.
- Alcohol Sales for consumption on & off the premises:
- 12:00hrs to 23:30hrs Thursday
- 12:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday & Saturday and
- 12:00hrs to 18:30hrs Sunday
- Live music, recorded music:
- 23:00hrs to 23:30hrs Thursday
- 23:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday & Saturday
- Late-night refreshment:
- 23:00hrs to 23:30hrs Thursday
- 23:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday & Saturday
- Opening to the public:
- 10:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Wednesday
- 10:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Thursday
- 10:00hrs to 00:30hrs (of the following morning) Friday & Saturday
- 10:00hrs to 19:00hrs Sunday
All other timings to remain unchanged.
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Danny Giles & Mr Robert Watson
Consultation closes: Monday 13 January 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Tuesday 04 February 2025 @ 18:30hrs, if required.
Minor Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Bar Orange
An application for a 'Minor Variation' to the premises licence at 'Bar Orange'. The cafe-bar is situated at Unit 3 Revenue Chambers, 58C Chapel Road, Worthing, BN11 1BG.
The premises licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises The licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises 08:00hrs to 00:00hrs Sunday – Thursday & 08:00hrs to 02:00hrs, of the following morning, Friday & Saturday.
The application seeks to vary the existing Licence to amend a condition of licence that states:
- Security Industry Authority (SIA) door supervisors must be deployed at the premises in accordance with the following requirements:
- From 21:00 until close on a Friday and Saturday
To read
- Security Industry Authority (SIA) door supervisors must be deployed at the premises in accordance with the following requirements:
- From 21:00 until close on a Friday and Saturday when open to the public.
- From 21:00 until close on a Friday and Saturday for pre-booked private parties/events when the premises is open after 00:00hrs (midnight).
No other changes are proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Miss Wendy Jones
Consultation closes: Tuesday 14 January 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 changes to a condition of licence that could potentially impact on the licensing objectives, Sussex Police, WSCC Fire & Rescue Service and the A&W Environmental Health Team are being consulted.
Minor Variation to the Premises Licence at:
AudioActive
An application for a 'Minor Variation' to the premises licence at 'AudioActive'. The cafe-bar & music venue is situated at 85 - 87 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3BN.
The premises licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment.
The application seeks to vary the existing Licence to amend a condition of licence that states:
Whenever SIA door supervisors are on duty, they must be provided in accordance with the following at a ratio of 1 per 100 customers or part thereof, although at all times with a minimum of two.
To read:
Whenever SIA door supervisors are on duty, they must be provided in accordance with the following at a ratio of 1 per 100 customers or part thereof, although at all times with a minimum of one.
No other changes are proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: AudioActive
Consultation closes: Wednesday 22 January 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 changes to a condition of licence 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:
Soundcheck Rock & Metal Bar
An application for a new premises licence for a bar and music venue to be known as the 'Soundcheck Rock & Metal Bar'. The venue to be situated at 40 Marine Parade, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3QA.
The application seeks to authorise the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment:
- Alcohol sales:
- 12:00hrs to 23:00hrs Sunday - Thursday
- 12:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday & Saturday
- Live music:
- 12:00hrs to 23:00hrs Sunday - Saturday
- Recorded music:
- 12:00hrs to 23:00hrs Sunday - Thursday
- 12:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday & Saturday
- Performance of dance:
- 20:00hrs to 23:00hrs Sunday - Thursday
- 20:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday & Saturday
- Opening to the public:
- 12:00hrs to 23:00hrs Sunday - Thursday
- 12:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday & Saturday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing conditions.
Licence holder and applicant: Soundcheck Rock & Metal Bars Ltd.
Consultation closes: Wednesday 5 February 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Tuesday 04 March 2025 @ 18:30hrs if required.
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