Licensing Act 2003 Licensing Policy

13.1At any stage, following the grant or variation of a licence, a responsible authority or other person, may apply to the Borough Council to review a licence because of a matter arising at the premises in connection with any of the four licensing objectives. The licensing authority itself as a responsible authority can initiate the review process. Where the licensing authority acts as a responsible authority appropriate steps will be taken to ensure separation of the roles and transparency in the decision-making process is clear. Representations must relate to a particular licensed premises and must be relevant to the promotion of the licensing objectives.

13.2The licensing authority recognises the importance of partnership working and responsible authorities will aim to give licence holders early warning of any concerns identified at a premises and the need for improvement. A failure to respond to such warnings is likely to lead to a decision to request a review.

13.3Where the Borough Council as licensing authority holds a review hearing and determines that action under its statutory powers is necessary, it may take any of the following steps:

1. To modify the conditions of the premise licence (which includes adding new conditions or any alteration or omission of an existing condition).
2. To exclude a licensable activity from the scope of the licence.
3. To remove the DPS.
4. To suspend the licence for a period not exceeding three months.
5. To revoke the licence.

13.4In cases when the crime prevention objective is being undermined, it is expected that revocation of the licence - even in the first instance - will be seriously considered.