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Seeking a review of a premises licence

A responsible authority or any other person can ask the licensing authority to review a premises licence at any time. The review must relate to one or more of the licensing objectives which are:

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

How to apply

There is no charge for requesting a review of a premises licence.

To make an application for a review you need to submit a completed application form.

We can reject your application if we consider it to be frivolous, vexatious, or repetitious.

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Consultation

If your application is accepted, a statutory 28 day consultation will follow. During this time, responsible authorities and any other person can comment on the application.

The responsible authorities that are consulted on your application are:

  • Gloucestershire Constabulary
  • Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue
  • Public Health
  • Local planning authority
  • Health and Safety enforcing authority
  • Child Protection
  • Trading Standards
  • Home Office's Alcohol Team
  • Environmental Health

It is your responsibility to send a copy of the application to the responsible authorities. You must also send a copy of the application to the premises licence holder. 

Notices

We will advertise the application at the council offices, on the council website, and at the premises to which the review relates.

We will also invite further objections about the premises.

After the consultation period of 28 days, the request will be referred to a licensing sub-committee to consider.

Determination

The application will be determined by a licensing sub-committee.

If you are not happy with the decision of the committee, you have the right of appeal to the magistrates' court.  If you are not sure of what the best course of action is for you, we would recommend that you seek professional advice.

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