Responsible Authorities
You are required to give a copy of the application, to the 'responsible authorities' on the same day as the application is given to the relevant licensing authority. This should include any accompanying documentation. Responsible authorities are the public bodies that are entitled to make representations to the licensing authority in relation to an application. Any representations must be about the likely effect of granting the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives. The responsible authorities include the following, for the area in which the premises are situated:
- the chief officer of police
- the fire and rescue authority
- the primary care trust (or local health board in Wales)
- the health and safety authority
- the local planning authority
- the environmental health authority
- the body recognised as being responsible for protection of children from harm
- inspectors of weights and measures (trading standards officers)
With regard to a vessel, this list also includes the relevant navigation authority, the Environment Agency, British Waterways Board or the Secretary of State.
For details of the responsible authorities in your area, contact your local licensing team.