Residents and the licensing system
Residents usually become involved in licensing issues when a premises is already causing problems, or if a premises has applied to change its opening hours or make other changes that can affect the local community.
Having problems with a premises?
If you are having problems with a licensed premises. you can call for a review of the licence. Please call us to discuss this in detail on 020 8964 9704.
click here for general guidance on how to apply for a review
Please note that this is general guidance only. We can help you call for a review and assist you with the hearing, free of charge.
Keep a record whenever you are disturbed – start today and log all problems using this print-out noise sheet.pdf
Worried about a new licence or changes to a premises?
Residents also have the right to comment on applications for new premises and applications by existing premises to change the way they currently operate. This is called making a “representation”.
If you have recieved a notice from the council about an application by a premises near you, you are entitled to make your views known. You do this by making a formal representation. Click on the following advice guides:
Useful guidance for residents can also be found here
If you have already made a representation you will be invited to attend the application hearing, so the following general guide will be useful: hearings guide.pdf
If you attended a licensing hearing and wish to appeal the decision made click here for guidance or contact us
