Objecting to a liquor licence application

The following information should be included within your objection/representation:-

Your full name, address and postcode. The name, address and postcode of premises you wish to lodge an objection/representation for, and any person may, by notice to the Licensing Board   

• (a) object to the application on any ground relevant to one of the grounds for refusal specified in section 23(5), or 
• (b) make representations to the Board concerning the application

If you are objecting, refer to part A below for further information and guidance.

If you are making representation, please refer to part B below for further information and guidance.

Part A – Objection

I object to a premises licence being granted to the above premises, on the following grounds (delete any that do not apply):

• (a) the premises are excluded premises as defined in Section 123 of the Act
• (b) the application must be refused under:-

1. Section 25(2) (the Licensing Board has refused a premises licence application in respect of the premises less than a year before this application) 
2. Section 64(2) (granting the application would have the effect of allowing alcohol to be sold on the premises during a continuous period of 24 hours or more) 
3. Section 65(3) (granting the application would have the effect of allowing alcohol to be sold for consumption off the premises before 10am, after 10pm, or both)

• (c) Granting the application would be inconsistent with one or more of the licensing objectives: 

Indicate which of the licensing objectives the application would be inconsistent with, along with a concise explanation why. 

Do not use any of the objectives that do not apply: 

1. Preventing crime and disorder 
2. Securing public safety 
3. Preventing public nuisance 
4. Protecting and improving public health 
5. Protecting children and young persons from harm

• (d)  The premises are unsuitable for use for the sale of alcohol, having regard to:- 

1. The nature of the activities proposed to be carried on in the subject premises 
2. The location, character and condition of the premises, and 
3. The persons likely to frequent the premises

• (e) Granting the application would result in overprovision of licensed premises, having regard to the number and capacity of:-

1. Licensed premises, or 
2. Licensed premises of the same or similar description as the subject premises

Part B – Representation explain why

I wish to make these representations to the Board concerning the application:- 

• (a) In support of the application  
• (b) As to modifications which should be made to the Operating Plan  
• (c) As to conditions which should be imposed 
• (d) Other representations