What happens after you submit a representation?
If representations are relevant and they relate to one of the licensing objectives, the Licensing Authority will hold a hearing to consider them (unless all parties agree that a hearing is unnecessary where for example, a compromise is agreed).
A representation will not be relevant if the Licensing Authority considers it to be vexatious or frivolous.
After a hearing, the Council as the Licensing Authority will take into account the licensing objectives and decide on one of the following options
- to grant or vary the licence in the same terms as it was applied for
- that it is necessary to refuse to issue or vary the licence
- to grant or vary the licence, but to modify the conditions
- to exclude from the scope of the licence a licensable activity
You have the right to appeal against decisions of the licensing authority if you are dissatisfied with the outcome of a hearing.
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