Making a representation about a licence application
Before you complete the representation form below please read our guidance notes first:
Am I able to make a representation?
Under the Licensing Act 2003, anyone can make a representation.
How do I make a representation?
You are not obliged to use this form and you may make a representation by letter or email if you wish. However,
using the form below will ensure you provide all the information necessary for a relevant representation.
What is a relevant representation?
Under the Act, a representation can only be considered if it is ‘relevant’. A relevant representation must directly
relate to one or more of the licensing objectives, the objectives are:
Prevention of crime and disorder
Public safety
Prevention of public nuisance
Protection of children from harm
Any comment you provide should show the detrimental effect that granting a licence may have on the licensing
objectives.
When should I make a representation?
Applications will usually be advertised in the local press (not a requirement for minor variations) and a notice will
be displayed at the relevant premises, these will give the final date for representations to be received. A list of
current applications is also available on our online register.
What happens after I make my representation?
Firstly, we’ll determine if your representation is relevant to one or more of the licensing objectives.
We will then arrange for a hearing of the Licensing Committee to determine the application.
You will have the opportunity to address the Committee along with the applicant and any other people who have
made representations. If you cannot attend then your written representation will be still be considered,
alternatively you may request another person to represent for you.
After full consideration the Committee will either approve the application in full, approve it with conditions or refuse
the whole or part of the application.
Can I appeal the Committee’s decision?
Yes, any person who made a representation or the applicant can make an appeal to the Magistrates Court if they
do not agree with the decision of the Licensing Committee. Any appeal must be made within 21 days of
notification of the Committee’s decision.
Premises details
Name of the premises you are
making a representation about
Address of the premises you are
making a representation about
Reference no (if known)
Your details
Name
Name of your organisation or
the name of the body you represent
(If appropriate)
Address
Email address
Telephone no.
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Your comment
Your representation must relate to one or more of the four licensing objectives
Prevention of crime and
disorder
Public safety
Prevention of public
nuisance
Protection of children from
harm
I understand that this representation may become a public document and that a full copy will be sent to the
applicant.
I understand that submitting this representation may result in a hearing and that my representation will then be
scrutinised by members of the Licensing Committee and, in the case of an appeal to the Committee’s decision, in
the Magistrate’s Court.
It is an offence under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003 to knowingly or recklessly make a false
statement in connection with a representation, punishable on conviction with a fine of up to £5000.
Signed …………………………………….
Licensing Office
Wakefield Council
Wakefield One
PO Box 700
Burton Street
Wakefield
WF1 2EB
01924 302932
[email protected]
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