06 January 2009Introduction
The Statement of Licensing Policy
Briefing notes for the Licensing Act 2003
Types of licences
Responsible Authorities
Objections
Review of licences
Enforcement Policy
Contact the Licensing Team
Introduction
Licences for the sale and supply of alcohol and the supply of late night refreshments in the Sevenoaks District are issued by the Licensing Team.
The licences cover:
The Statement of Licensing Policy
The Statement of Licensing Policy was agreed by the Council in November 2004 and sets out the policies that the Council applies when granting licences. It was produced following extensive consultation with existing licence holders, businesses, residents, community groups and the emergency services. It is based on the four licensing objectives, these are:
Please click on the following link to download a copy of our Statement of Licensing Policy (
PDF File 1228KB file details)
Briefing notes for the Licensing Act 2003
We have drawn up a set of notes that you may find useful with respect to the Licensing Act 2003 including a list of the responsible authorities.
Please click on the following link to download a copy of Briefing Notes for the Licensing Act 2003 ( PDF 157K file details)
Types of licences
The four types of licences that can be granted under the Licensing Act 2003 are:
Further information about each of these licences can be found on our frequently asked questions page or alternatively on Briefing Notes for the Licensing Act 2003 ( PDF 157K file details). All fees for these licences are set by Central Government, not by the Council.
Responsible Authorities
Please click on the following link to download a copy of the Responsible Authorities ( PDF File 37KB file details)
Objections
Local residents and residents group, businesses and business associations may make representations to the Council about a new licence or a change in a licence. A licensing committee made up of Councillors will consider these objections. Similarly, the police, the local environmental health, planning departments, social services, trading standards and the fire authority can make representations that can lead to either conditions being imposed or licences being refused.
Review of licences
Sometimes, licensed premises can lead to problems. On the rare occasion this happens, the Council will try and resolve the issues informally. However, a local resident or business, or residents' or business association, can apply for the Council to review a licence. A Committee hearing will be held. The Council may impose extra conditions on a licence. The Council will only review licences where representations relate to the licensing objectives.
Enforcement Policy
Please select the following link to download our Enforcement Policy ( PDF 143K file details)
Anthony Garnett
Licensing Manager
01732 227339
Claire Perry
Assistant Licensing Manager
01732 227325
Jessica Bolton
Licensing Officer
01732 227299Sylvia Lewis
Licensing Administrative Officer
01732 227033Leeann Fox
Licensing Administrative Officer
01732 227270
e-mail licensing@sevenoaks.gov.uk.
