Who can make representations about my application?
Written representations can be made by any of the responsible authorities or any other person in respect of the proposed new licence or variation if they consider that the proposal undermines any of the licensing objectives.
If no representations are received within the time limits prescribed by the Act (28 days from the date the application is received), the licensing authority must grant the application. However, where relevant representations are made, the licensing authority must hold a hearing to consider them, unless the licensing authority, the applicant and each person who has made such representations agree that a hearing is unnecessary.
The licensing authority, having regard to the representations, may take the following steps if it considers them appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives:
- modify the conditions of the licence (i.e. alter, omit or add a new condition)
- reject the whole or part of the application.
Where an application (or any part of an application) is granted after a hearing, the licensing authority must give the applicant, any person who made relevant representations in respect of the application and the Police a notice to that effect stating the authority's reasons for its decision and the date and time when the new licence or variation will take effect.
Where an application is rejected (in whole or in part) after a hearing, the licensing authority must give a notice to that effect stating its reasons for rejecting the application to the applicant, any person who made relevant representations and the Police.