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Key Features and Guidance Notes for Transfer of Premises Licence
Introduction
This application must be completed where a premises licence is being transferred to another party.
Who can apply and what for
You can apply to transfer the licence if you are a person who carries on or proposes to carry on a business, which involves the use of the premises for licensable activities.
The transfer of a premises licence only alters the identity of the licence holder. It does not change the licence in any other way. The new premises licence holder will take responsibility for the conditions on the premises licence.
Application Evaluation Process
On receipt, an application for Transfer of Premises Licence will be checked to ensure that it is valid and has been satisfactorily completed i.e. all the relevant information and documentation has been provided.
What will happen if the police make a representation?
Where we receive representation(s), the law requires us to hold a hearing of our Licensing Sub-Committee to determine the application (unless all parties agree that a hearing is not necessary).
The police may object to the designation of a new premises supervisor where, in exceptional circumstances, they believe that the appointment would undermine the crime prevention objective.
Where the police do object, the licensing authority must arrange for a hearing at which the issue can be considered and both parties will have an opportunity to speak.
Will Tacit Consent (automatic approval if the Council does not decide on your application in time) Apply?
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the target completion period.
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Failed Application Appeal/Redress Process
Any appeal must be made to the magistrates' court in the area in which the premises concerned are situated. For more information see |Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service.
Any appeal must be lodged within a period of 21 days beginning with the day on which the appellant was notified by the licensing authority of the decision to be appealed against.
Consumer Complaints
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint contact is made with the trader/business proprietor by you - preferably in the form of a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, |Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the |UK European Consumer Centre.
