What is the process for making variations to a premises licence?
A premises licence holder may apply to the licensing authority to vary the licence. Variations could include the opening times of the premises, or even changes to the physical shape of the premises covered by the licence. More probably, it will relate to the licensable activities of the licence or conditions attached to the licence.Applications to vary premises licences are available separately. Provided the application to vary is not to extend the period for which the licence has effect or to vary substantially the premises to which it relates, the licensing authority must make the variation (unless there are relevant representations from interested parties such as local residents or responsible authorities such as the police). When representations are made, the licensing authority must hold a hearing to consider them (unless all parties agree that this is unnecessary) and, having regard to the representations, take such steps as it considers necessary for the promotion of the licensi
A premises licence holder may apply to the licensing authority to vary the licence. Variations could include the opening times of the premises, or even changes to the physical shape of the premises covered by the licence. More probably, it will relate to the licensable activities of the licence or conditions attached to the licence.
A premises licence holder may apply to the licensing authority to vary the licence. Variations could include the opening times of the premises, or even changes to the physical shape of the premises covered by the licence. More probably, it will relate to the licensable activities of the licence or conditions attached to the licence. Provided the application to vary is not to extend the period for which the licence has effect or to vary substantially the premises to which it relates, the licensing authority must make the variation (unless there are relevant representations from interested parties such as local residents or responsible authorities such as the police). When representations are made, the licensing authority must hold a hearing to consider them (unless all parties agree that this is unnecessary) and, having regard to the representations, take such steps as it considers necessary for the promotion of the licensing objectives, such as modifying the conditions of the licence o
