Review of an existing premises licence
A review of a current licence may be made by 'interested parties', which include local residents or businesses who may be affected by the activities of the premises.
The review must be based upon a matter arising at or in the vicinity of the licensed premises and be connected to one of the licensing objectives (PDF, 1.9mb):
- the prevention of crime and disorder
- public safety
- the prevention of public nuisance
- the protection of children from harm
Requesting a review
Request a review of an existing premises licence
We advise you to read the guidance notes (PDF, 43kb) before applying for a review.
Once your application is submitted online it is automatically sent to the responsible authorities, so there is no need for applicants to send in paper hard copies.
When requesting a review, you must notify the holder of the 'premises licence' and each 'responsible authority' by sending them a copy of the application, together with any accompanying documents.
If you're submitting an application for a review on behalf of a representative body, provide the minutes of the meeting at which the decision to seek a licence review was made.
Supporting information to provide
You can choose to provide supporting information, but it's not required. Evidence of your own experiences will carry the most weight. Keep a note of any occasions when you needed to complain directly to the premises management or to any of the responsible authorities. Make a record of the date and time of each disturbance or nuisance you experience.
Application process
We will publish a notice of the application on or near the premises during a period of 28 consecutive days starting on the day after the day on which the application is made to the licensing authority.
Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Service at the office address or email licensing@southwark.gov.uk and be received by the service within a period of 28 days starting the day after the date on the notice.
At the end of this period, arrangements will be made for the review to be held and all parties involved will be given good notice of the meeting.
What happens at the review meeting
The council’s Licensing Sub-Committee will consider submissions from all parties concerned. At the end of the meeting the Sub-Committee may:
- modify the conditions of the licence
- exclude a licensable activity from the scope of the licence
- remove the “Designated Premises Supervisor” (DPS) from the licence where one exists (the DPS is the named individual who normally has day to day responsibility for the running of the premises where alcohol is sold)
- suspend the licence for a period of up to three months
- revoke the licence
Appeal rights
An appeal can be lodged if the Licensing Sub-Committee:
- grants an application
- refuses an application
- partially refuses an application
- revokes or suspends a licence
- attaches, or fails to attach, conditions to a licence
Not only does an applicant for a licence or review of a licence have a right to appeal against a decision made, but so does any other interest party who originally submitted representations.
An appeal must be made in writing to the Magistrates’ Court within 21 days from the date the applicant/interested party is notified of the licensing authority's decision about the application.
If any party wishes to appeal, they must lodge their appeal with:
Croydon Magistrates Court
Barclay Road
Croydon
CR9 3NG
Fees
There's no charge for requesting a review.
Page last updated: 13 August 2024
