Licensing Act 2003 Licensing Policy

2.1The 2003 Act requires that the Licensing Authority carries out its various licensing functions so as to promote the following four licensing objectives:

• the prevention of crime and disorder
• public safety
• the prevention of public nuisance
• the protection of children from harm

These objectives are the only matters to be taken into account in determining licensing applications and any conditions attached to licences must be appropriate to achieve the licensing objectives.

2.2The 2003 Act further requires that the Licensing Authority publishes a 'Statement of Licensing Policy' that sets out the policies the Council will generally apply to promote the licensing objectives when making decisions on applications made under the Act.

2.3This 'Statement of Licensing Policy' has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the 2003 Act and the Guidance issued under Section 182 of the Act.

2.4When determining applications for licences, the Licensing Authority must also have regard to this policy statement and to the Guidance.

2.5Before publishing this policy statement the Licensing Authority will consult with the following:

• the police
• the fire service
• environmental health
• health and safety executive

• the local planning authority

• the authority responsible for the protection of children from harm

• the Director of Public Health at Norfolk County Council

• representatives of licence holders

• local businesses and their representatives

• local residents and their representatives