Representation in hearings
The overwhelming majority of our applications are processed without the need for any form of Hearing. This is because we know, from our vast and current knowledge, what steps need to be taken for your application to be granted with the minimum of obstacle and delay. That is why we provide a working 28 day promise. We promise to get you your Premises Licence within 28 days working days your application being accepted by the local authority – provided that nobody objects to your application.
In the event that a Responsible Authority (e.g. The Police or the Council) do object to your application, then we will represent you at any Licensing Hearing for an additional fee at a fraction of the price of a solicitor. That said, these Hearings are very rare and we are invariably successful at them.
With the public being more aware of their powers than they ever have been and the authorities (particularly the police) being under pressure to be seen to take action we see a lot of routine licensing applications go to hearings in front of a licensing sub-committee.
We are extremely experienced at representing business owners in licensing committee hearings and our success rate for new licences is exceptional.
We work a very closely with Specialist solicitors who have experience working with hundreds of the licenced premises cases if required with the help and preparation.
Review hearings
Although premises licences last for the life of the business, it is possible at any time for an application for a review of the premises licence to be made. A review can result in the loss of the licence and should be treated with the utmost seriousness.
A review application can be made by a responsible authority such as the police or environmental health, councillors or by local residents or businesses who claim that the premises are the cause of problems and not promoting the 4 licensing objectives. Examples might be sales to under age persons, problems with disorder and anti-social behaviour or noise nuisance, or enforcement action relating to sales of high strength lager and cider.
On review, sanctions can include the removal of the Designated Premises Supervisor, suspension of the licence for up to 3 months or revocation of the licence!
Immediate advice should be sought if you are facing a review application or one is threatened. The earlier this is done the better it will be for you and your business. On many occasions working with the authority concerned can help to resolve the issues but quick action is essential.
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