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Objections to applications under the licensing act 2003

Under the Licensing Act 2003, representations may be made regarding applications for 
  • a new premises licence 
  • a variation of an existing premises licence 
  • a new club premises certificate 
  • a variation of an existing club premises certificate

Who can make a representation?

Responsible authorities 

  • Police 
  • Licensing 
  • Environmental Health 
  • Enforcing Agency for health & safety 
  • Trading Standards
  • Child protection agency
  • Primary Care Trust
  • Planning Department
  • Fire & Rescue 

Interested parties 

  • Local Councillors 
  • Any other person so long as the representation relates to one or more of the licensing objectives   

How do I make a representation?

The statutory representation period begins the day after a valid application is received by the Licensing Authority and lasts for 28 days.

During this time there must be at least one notice in the local paper and a notice displayed on site for 28 days. The application will also appear on the Public Register, which can be accessed by contacting South Derbyshire District Council on 01283 595890 or at the address below.

Any representations must be made in writing and received during the representation period. If you have an objection, please write in, stating your objections and concerns to the address below. Alternatively, the form is available in the related documents section and submitted by post to the address in the contacts section.

Contact details

South Derbyshire District Council
Licensing Section
Civic Offices
Civic Way
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE11 0AH

Online: contact form

Page ref: SDDC 157

Related documents

The following document is in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can download the PDF software for free from the Adobe website (opens in a new window)

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