Appeals

Decisions in respect of licensing applications, whether that be a new licence or a variation, are made at first instance by the Licensing Committee of the local authority.

However, an applicant, or indeed an objector, who is aggrieved by such a decision has the option of appealing it to the Magistrates Court. Our licensing solicitors regularly represent both those appealing decisions and those defending them. A huge amount of meticulous preparation is required in order to be successful at such hearings, and our solicitors can deal with each and every stage of the process.

Q: I have just had my premises licence application refused.  What should I do next?

A: You have 21 days from the date of the Committee’s decision to refuse the licence to appeal to the Magistrate’s Court.  Time is therefore of the essence and we can assist in advising on the prospects of success, and drafting and lodging the Notice of Appeal.


Cumulative Impact

We have obtained licences for clients in Cumulative Impact areas across the country....

Provisional Statements and Provisional Premises Licences

We advise developers & landlords ...

Licence Reviews

We are experienced in negotiating with authorities....

Licensing Committee Representation

Confident, experienced advocates with a long history of representing applicants....

premises licence applications

Premises Licence Applications

We lodge hundreds of licence applications annually....

Transfers, DPS Variations and Temporary Event Notices

We advice on transfers, DPS variations and temporary event notices. ...

Variations

Variations

Assistance with variations to licences. ...

Personal Licences

We advise on the whole process of obtaining a personal licence. ...

Tables & Chairs or Street Cafe Licences

Helping clients maximise trading area. ...

Licensing Advice for Legal Professionals

We offer advice to other legal professionals on licensing aspects of matters. ...


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