Consultations - Licensing Act 2003
Introduction
Below is a list of the applications under the Licensing Act 2003 that are outstanding and other licensing policy documents that the councils are currently consulting on or awaiting hearings.
These are the recently received applications for new licences/registrations and applications to vary existing licences/registrations:
All the applications and policy documents can be viewed in full at the Licensing Unit. All licensing hearings are held, in public, at the Shoreham Centre or Worthing Town Hall unless otherwise noted.
Under the Act minor variation applications cannot be dealt with at hearing but for:
- new premises licence applications
- new club premises certificate applications
- full variations to existing licences
For those that receive relevant representations from 'responsible authorities' and/or any other person, and mediation is unsuccessful or impractical, a hearing is required.
For a guide to making effective representations, see:
For a review of a premises licence, or a club premises certificate, a hearing must be held. See:
A summary of all the applications recently dealt with for:
- new premises licences and club premises certificates
- variations and Minor Variations to existing licences and certificates
- reviews of existing licences and certificates
- for details see: Completed Licensing Act & Gambling Act licence applications and Public Registers of Licences
All relevant representations received regarding a Licensing Act 2003 application will be forwarded unredacted to the applicant as required by the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005 and the Guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 (December 2023) issued by the Home Office. This will include a representor's name, address and contact details. The Licensing Act 2003 encourages mediation and an applicant will be encouraged to contact representors directly to discuss the application and mediate.
It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application made under the Licensing Act 2003 and the maximum fine for which a person is liable is £5,000 on summary conviction for the offence.
Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Bakkus - Taproom & Bottle Store
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at 'Bakkus - Taproom & Bottle Store'. The micro bar is located at 84 South Street, Lancing, BN15 8AJ.
The licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises 12:00hrs to 21:30hrs Monday - Sunday incl.
The application sought authority for:
- An extension of the licensed area of the venue extending into the rear section of the building to include additional seating for around 32 guests inside and 24 outside with new toilets, stock area, and a small bottle bar.
The application proposed no changes to timings or amendments to the terms of licence.
Licence holder and applicant: Penhill Projects Ltd.
Consultation closes: Monday 29 September 2025
Committee Hearing: Held on Monday 27 October 2025
No relevant representation was received from the responsible authorities, but three representations were received from members of the public.
The Licensing Act 2003 encourages mediation but was only partially successful, with one of the representors withdrawing their objection, so the application was referred to a Licensing Sub-Committee to consider and decide at hearing as detailed above.
At the hearing the Sub-Committee considered:
- The written representations made by the public and the oral representations made at the hearing.
- The mediation at the hearing during which the applicant had amended the application.
- The remaining relevant representations which had not been withdrawn.
The sub-committee resolved to grant the amended variation to the licence.
The Sub-Committee considered the amendments made to the application during the hearing whereby the applicant withdrew the application to have the exterior area on the south side of the building licenced and stated they would not provide seating/stools in the rear exterior areas. The Sub-Committee believed that these amendments together with the extra measures that would be put in place such as:
- awnings
- signs requesting clients keep noise to a minimum, and
- extra fire safety measures
that the licensing objectives would be promoted, and it was proportionate to grant the variation to the licence.
Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Emerald Quay Club
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at the 'Emerald Quay Club'. The bar and communal leisure centre is situated at Emerald Quay, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5JP.
The premises licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises.
- 11:00 to 23:00hrs Sunday - Thursday and
- 11:00 - 23:30hrs Friday & Saturday
The application sought to vary the licence to:
- Remove the following conditions of licence:
- A registration signing in book will be maintained listing all those in attendance in the bar with a date and signature.
- A list of members will be maintained for inspection by the relevant licensing officer or police officer.
- A limit on number of guests a member can sign in, limited to five on any single day.
- Membership to be limited to freeholders, leaseholders, tenants, renters and berth holders.
No other changes were proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: V&S (No3) Ltd.
Consultation closes: Friday 3 October 2025
Committee Hearing: Held on Tuesday 28 October 2025.
No relevant representation was received from the responsible authorities but over 40 representations were received from members of the public. Some supporting the application some objecting to the changes proposed by the application.
The Licensing Act 2003 encourages mediation this was unsuccessful so the application was referred to a Licensing Sub-Committee to consider and decide at the hearing detailed above.
The full decision will be published shortly.
New Premises Licence at:
Wolf on East
An application for a new premises licence at 'Wolf on East'. The café/delicatessen is situated at 31-32 East St, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5ZD.
The application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises.
- Alcohol sales:
- 11:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Saturday
- 11:00hrs to 21:00hrs Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 08:00hrs to 23:00 Monday - Saturday
- 08:00hrs to 21:00hrs Sunday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Wolfox Ltd.
Consultation closes: Tuesday 28 October 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Thursday 20 November @ 19:00hrs, if required.
Variation to the Premises Licence at:
GoLocal Extra
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at the 'GoLocal Extra'. The convenience store is situated at 20-22 Queens Parade, North Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 9BA
The premises licence currently authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises from 08:00 to 22:00hrs Monday - Sunday and to open to the public 24 hours a day.
The application is seeking to vary the licence to extend the hours for alcohol sales to:
- Alcohol sales:
- 06:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday - Sunday incl.
No other changes are proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Thuvaragan Sivakumar
Consultation closes: Monday 24 November 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Tuesday 16 December @ 14:00hrs, if required
Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Molotov Cocktail & Vodka Bar
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at 'Molotov Cocktail & Vodka Bar'. The bar is located at 37 Chatsworth Road, Worthing, BN11 1LY
The licence currently authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment between 11:00 to 03:00hrs (of the following morning) Monday – Saturday and 12:00hrs to 02:00hrs (of the following morning) Sunday.
The application is seeking to vary the licence to authorise the extension of the hours for licensable activity on Friday & Saturday nights by 1 hour to:
- Sale of Alcohol
- 11:00hrs to 04:00hrs (of the following morning) Friday & Saturday
- Regulated Entertainment
- 11:00hrs to 04:00hrs (of the following morning) Friday & Saturday
- Opening to the Public:
- 11:00hrs to 04:30hrs (of the following morning) Friday & Saturday
No other changes are sought.
Licence holder and applicant: Beachcomber Leisure Ltd.
Consultation closes: Thursday 30 October 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 26 November at 18:30hrs if required.
New Premises Licence at:
Wilson's Casino
An application for a new premises licence at 'Wilson's Casino'. The new licensed bingo premises, licensed for bingo under the Gambling Act 2005, is situated at 82-84 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3HF.
This application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises, the provision of regulated entertainment in the form of recorded music and the provision of late-night refreshment.
- Alcohol sales:
- 10:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Sunday - Thursday
- 10:00hrs to 02:00hrs (of the following morning) Friday & Saturday
- Recorded Music:
- 00:00 to 23:59hrs (24hrs a day) Monday - Sunday
- Late-Night Refreshment:
- 23:00hrs to 05:00hrs (of the following morning) Monday - Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 00:00hrs to 23:59hrs (24hrs a day) Monday - Saturday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Slots Trading Ltd.
Consultation closes: Friday 31 October 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Monday 24 November @ 18:30hrs, if required.
New Premises Licence at:
Square Pizza Stop
An application for a new premises licence at 'Square Pizza Stop'. The new hot food takeaway is to be situated at 2 Field Place, Goring-By-Sea, Worthing, BN12 6BS.
This application is seeking authorisation for the sale of late-night refreshment for consumption off the premises.
- Late night refreshment sales:
- 23:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday - Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 11:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday - Sunday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: RFG Poole Ltd.
Consultation closes: Monday 17 November 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 03 December @ 18:30hrs if required.
New Premises Licence at:
Wine & Social
An application for a new premises licence at 'Wine & Social’. The new internet and telephone wine delivery service to be situated at 1 Terringes Avenue, Worthing, BN13 1HX.
This application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises.
- Alcohol sales:
- 00:00hrs to 23:59rs (24hrs a day) Monday - Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- The general public will not be permitted to attend the premises. All orders will be taken via the internet or telephone.
Online and telephone orders will be taken digitally at any time but the packaging and shipping will occur during normal working hours.
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Mr Gregory Ponce
Consultation closes: Tuesday 18 November 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Monday 15 December 2025 @ 14:00hrs, if required.
New Premises Licence at:
Tops Pizza
An application for a new premises licence at 'Tops Pizza'. The established hot food takeaway is situated at 14 South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AA
This application is seeking authorisation for the sale of late-night refreshment for consumption off the premises.
- Sale of late-night refreshment:
- 23:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Sunday - Thursday
- 23:00hrs to 02:00hrs (of the following morning) Friday & Saturday
- Opening to the public:
- 11:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00hrs to 02:00hrs (of the following morning) Friday & Saturday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Tops Pizza Ltd.
Consultation closes: Tuesday 18 November 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Monday 15 December 2025 @ 14:00hrs, if required.
New Premises Licence at:
Worthing Gin
An application for a new premises licence at 'Worthing Gin’. The new speciality off licence to be situated at Unit 9 Liverpool Buildings, Liverpool Road, Worthing, BN11 1SY.
The application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises.
- Alcohol sales:
- 09:00hrs to 21:00hrs Monday - Saturday
- 10:00hrs to 16:00hrs Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 09:00hrs to 21:00hrs Monday - Saturday
- 10:00hrs to 16:00hrs Sunday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Worthing Gin Ltd.
Consultation closes: Wednesday 19 November 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 17 December 2025 @ 18:30hrs, if required.
New Premises Licence at:
Worthing Gin (Mobile)
An application for a new premises licence at 'Worthing Gin (mobile)'. The mobile café-bar to be sited on the promenade at the Concession Stand, Worthing Promenade opposite Library Place/The Steyne, Worthing, BN11 3FJ.
The applicant currently holds a concession to trade and a premises licence authorising alcohol sales at a concession site on the promenade opposite 86 to 95 Marine Parade. He wishes to relocate his business, but there is no facility under the Licensing Act to move a premises licence so the applicant has had to apply for a new licence.
The application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises.
- Alcohol sales:
- 09:00hrs to 22:30hrs Monday - Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 09:00hrs to 22:30hrs Monday - Sunday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Worthing Gin Ltd.
Consultation closes: Thursday 20 November 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 17 December 2025 @ 18:30hrs, if required.
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