Designated Premises Supervisor Q: When an applicant for a premises licence also wishes to be the Designated Premises Supervisor, do they need to complete the form of consent in Schedule 2 of the application?
Schedule 2 will need to be completed. It is a requirement in Schedule 8 of the Act and there doesn’t appear to be a provision which makes an exception where the prospective Designated Premises Supervisor is also the applicant. Vessels Q: In what cases are vessels treated as ‘premises’ under the new legislation and therefore licensed by the Council. For example, a vessel is usually moored at Little Venice. Whilst moving along the canal system they are offering licensable activities on board (eg sale of alcohol; music). Do they have to apply for a licence (or conversion) from the Council where they are usually moored or with the British Waterways Board? A: The British Waterways Board is not a licensing authority. If the vessel is usually moored at Little Venice it will be treated as if it were premises situated at Little Venic (Section 189 of the Licensing Act 2003). The application will have to be made to the appropriate authority.
