Business

Current applications received by licensing team

Procedure

Once an application for conversion and variation is received the Council will consult the relevant Responsible Authorities which are; West Yorkshire Fire Service, West Yorkshire Police, Bradford Council Planning Services, Bradford Council Child Protection Unit, Bradford Council Environmental Health Services, Health & Safety Executive, and West Yorkshire Trading Standards.

Any of these Authorities are entitled to make representations about the application, providing they are relevant to any of the four licensing objectives. Local residents and businesses in the vicinity of the premises may also make representations, providing they are relevant to any of the objectives.

The four licensing objectives are;

• the prevention of crime and disorder

• public safety

• the prevention of public nuisance

• the protection of children from harm

Representations must be submitted by Responsible Authorities and Interested Parties within 28 days, beginning the day after the date on which the application was given to the Licensing Authority.

What Happens if Relevant Representations are Made?

If representations are made, the Council will initially suggest that the parties attempt to reach agreement over the concerns.

If an agreement cannot be reached, the Council’s Area Licensing Panel will determine the application. The Panel is comprised of elected Members of the Council (for further information see the separate guidance on hearings).