A provisional licence can be applied for to obtain authorisation
for the proposed use of a premises where premises are being or are
about to be constructed, extended or otherwise altered for the
purpose of being used for one or more licensable activities for
licensable activities.
This includes the sale or supply of alcohol, regulated
entertainment, provision of facilities for music and dancing, and
late night refreshment (the provision of hot food or drink between
2300 and 0500 hours). A provisional statement can be applied for to
obtain authorisation for the licensable activities although you
will subsequently be required to apply for a premises licence upon
the completion of the works.
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Will tacit consent apply?
Tacit Consent will apply.
This means that you will be able to act as though your application
is granted if you have not heard from the Council by the end of the
target period.
At the end of the consultation period if no representations are
received the licence will be granted and issued within further 2
weeks. The consultation period is 28 days from the day after the
application is received. If representations are received a hearing
will be held with 20 working days of the end of the
consultation.
A decision notice will be sent within 10 working days of the
determination.
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