Minor Variations to Premises and Club Premises Licences

On receipt of the application for a minor variation the licensing authority must consider whether the application could impact adversely on the licensing objectives.

In considering the application, the licensing authority will consult relevant responsible authorities. If there is any doubt about the impact of the variation on the licensing objectives the responsible authorities will be able to offer specialist advice. For example, we may need to consult environmental health about possible noise nuisance problems if we received an application to add an activity or extend hours for regulated entertainment. We must take their views into account in reaching a decision. There is no requirement to consult all the responsible authorities on each application.

The licensing authority must consider any relevant representation received from an interested party. Interested parties have ten working days starting from the day after the licensing authority receives the application to make their representation. The representation is only relevant if it clearly relates to the likely effect of the grant of the variation on at least one of licensing objectives.