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.
New Premises Licence at:
Melon Music
An application for a new premises licence for a proposed new outdoor music venue to be known as 'Melon Music'. The venue is to be situated at Southwick Beach car park (adjacent to Carats Café), Southwick Beach, Portslade, BN41 1WD.
The application is seeking authorisation for up to 4 music events to be staged between 1st June & 30th September each year for an audience of up to 4,800 ticket holders. The application is also seeking authorisation for events on Bank holidays, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday and Halloween (31st October). The events will include the licensable activities the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment:
- Sale of alcohol:
- 10:00hrs to 23:00hrs Friday & Saturday
- Live music, recorded music & performance of dance:
- 10:00hrs to 23:00hrs Friday & Saturday
- Opening to the public:
- 10:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday & Saturday
The application includes a comprehensive operating schedule to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Melon Music Ltd.
Consultation closes: Monday 31 March 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Monday 28 April 2025 @ 19:00hrs if required.
This application has been remade after the original application was rejected on the grounds that it had not been properly made after the applicant failed to advertise the application in accordance with the Licensing Act regulations.
New Premises Licence at:
Waitrose
An application for a new premises licence for a proposed new local supermarket to be known as 'Waitrose'. The store is to be situated at 18 Southwick Square, Southwick, BN42 4FJ.
The application is seeking to authorise the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises:
- Alcohol sales:
- 07:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 07:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Waitrose Ltd.
Consultation closes: Monday 14 April 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Monday 12 May 2025 @ 15:00hrs if required.
New Premises Licence at:
Cloud Finder
An application for a new premises licence for a new Vape Store & Off Licence to be known as 'Cloud Finder'. The store is to be situated at 6 Wallace Parade, Goring Road, Worthing, BN12 4AL.
The application originally sought to authorise the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises:
- Alcohol sales:
- 09:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Sunday - Thursday
- 09:00hrs to 02:00hrs (of the following morning) Friday & Saturday
- Opening to the public:
- 09:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Sunday - Thursday
- 09:00hrs to 02:00hrs (of the following morning) Friday & Saturday
However, following a representation from the A&W Environmental Protection Team and the subsequent mediation, the applicant has amended the application to:
- Alcohol sales:
- 09:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 09:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday
The applicant has offered a set of conditions to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Cloud Finder Ltd.
Consultation closes: Wednesday 5 March 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Tuesday 01 April 2025 @ 18:30hrs if required.
Three representations were received from Responsible Authorities (Sussex Police, the A&W Environmental Health Team & WSCC Trading Standards) regarding this application. Mediation has been partially successful with some conditions volunteered and the timings for licensable activity amended (see above). This has resulted in Sussex Police and the A&W Environmental Health Team withdrawing. This leaves Trading Standards' representation outstanding and mediation ongoing.
If the representation is not withdrawn a Licensing Sub-Committee will decide the matter at a hearing as detailed above.
Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Diya News
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at 'Diya News'. The store is situated at Unit 2, Muir House, 125 Broadwater Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8HY.
The licence currently authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises between 08:00hrs and 23:00hrs Monday to Sunday.
The application is seeking to vary the existing licence to authorise an extension of the hours for the sale of alcohol.
- Alcohol Sales for consumption off the premises:
- 00:00hrs to 24:00hrs (24hrs a day) Monday - Sunday
- Opening to the public
- 00:00hrs to 24:00hrs (24hrs a day) Monday - Sunday
All other terms of licence to remain unchanged.
Licence holder and applicant: Mitulkumar & Monali Patel
Consultation closes: Monday 24 March 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Tuesday 15 April 2025 @ 18:30hrs if required.
Four representations were received from the public & Responsible Authorities regarding this application. Mediation will now be embarked on.
If the representations are not withdrawn a Licensing Sub-Committee will decide the matter at a hearing as detailed.
Variation to the Premises Licence at:
The Refreshment Room - Salvington Stores
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at 'The Refreshment Room - Salvington Stores'. The micro bar & store is situated at Salvington Hill, Worthing, BN13 3BE.
The licence currently authorises:
- The sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises:
- 07:30hrs to 22:00hrs Monday - Saturday
- 12:00hrs to 18:00hrs Sunday
- The sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises:
- 11:00hrs to 22:00hrs Monday - Saturday
- 12:00hrs to 18:00hrs Sunday
- Opening to the public:
- 07:30hrs to 22:00hrs Monday - Saturday
- 07:30hrs to 18:00hrs Sunday
The application is seeking to vary the existing licence to authorise:
- An extension to the hours for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises to:
- 07:30hrs to 23:00hrs Thursday - Saturday
- 07:30hrs to 21:00hrs hrs Sunday
- An extension to the hours for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises to:
- 11:00hrs to 23:00hrs Thursday - Saturday
- 12:00hrs to 21:00hrs Sunday
- Amendment of the hours of opening to the public:
- 07:30hrs to 23:00hrs Thursday - Saturday
- 07:30hrs to 21:00hrs Sunday
- An increase to the bar's internal seating area & outside seating area.
All other timings and the conditions of licence to remain unchanged.
Licence holder and applicant: High Salvington Hub Ltd.
Consultation closes: Friday 4 April 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Tuesday 29 April 2025 @ 18:30hrs if required.
Minor Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Dome Cinema
An application for a 'minor variation' to the premises licence at the 'Dome Cinema'. The complex is situated at 22 Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3PT.
The premises licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment between 10:00hrs and 23:00hrs Monday to Sunday.
The application is seeking to vary the licence to authorise:
- Changes to the internal layout of the premises.
- Amend a condition of licence regarding the capacity of the building.
No other changes are being proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: PDJ Cinemas Ltd.
Consultation closes: Thursday 10 April 2025
Committee Hearing: Not required for a minor variation
For a minor variation application, in addition to the statutory 10 working day public consultation, the Licensing Authority has the discretion to consult any responsible authorities it considers necessary and relevant to the type of application. In this case, as it involves proposed changes to the layout of the cinema and a change of licence condition that could potentially impact on the licensing objectives, Sussex Police, WSCC Fire & Rescue Service and the A&W Environmental Health Team are being consulted.
Minor Variation to the Premises Licence at:
Dome Tea Room & Function Rooms
An application for a 'minor variation' to the premises licence at the 'Dome Tea Room & Function Rooms'. The venue is situated at 22 Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3PT.
The premises licence authorises the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment between 09:00hrs and 02:00hrs (of the following morning) Monday to Sunday .
The application is seeking to vary the licence to authorise:
- Changes to the internal layout of the premises.
- Amend a condition of licence regarding the capacity of the building.
No other changes are proposed.
Licence holder and applicant: PDJ Cinemas Ltd.
Consultation closes: Thursday 10 April 2025
Committee Hearing: Not required for a minor variation
For a minor variation application, in addition to the statutory 10 working day public consultation, the Licensing Authority has the discretion to consult any responsible authorities it considers necessary and relevant to the type of application. In this case, as it involves changes to the layout of the venue and amendment to a condition of licence that could potentially impact on the licensing objectives, Sussex Police, WSCC Fire & Rescue Service and the A&W Environmental Health Team are being consulted.
New Premises Licence at:
The One & Only
An application for a new premises licence for a proposed new delicatessen & micro bar to be known as 'The One & Only'. The store & bar is to be situated at 332 Goring Road, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, BN12 2PE.
The application is seeking authorisation for the sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises.
- Sale of alcohol:
- 09:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday
- Sale of alcohol and the provision of live & recorded music:
- 23:00hrs to 01:00hrs (of the following morning) on New Year's Eve
- Opening to the public:
- 09:00hrs to 23:30hrs Monday - Sunday
The application includes a comprehensive operating schedule to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: JAGMaK Ltd.
Consultation closes: Thursday 10 April 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Thursday 08 May 2025 @ 18:30hrs if required
New Temporary Premises Licence at:
Worthing Festival - Homefield Park
An application for a new temporary premises licence for a proposed two day public festival known as the 'Worthing Festival'. The event is to be situated at Homefield Park, Newland Road, Worthing, BN11 1LB.
The application is seeking authorisation for sale of alcohol for consumption within the park and the provision of regulated entertainments for an audience of up to 4,700 persons.
The licensable activities to be conducted on Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June 2025 between the hours of:
- Sale of alcohol:
- 12:00hrs to 22:00hrs
- Live music, recorded music & performance of dance:
- 11:00hrs to 22:00hrs
- Opening to the public:
- 11.00hrs to 22.00hrs
The application includes a comprehensive operating schedule to address the licensing objectives.
Licence holder and applicant: Worthing Festival CIC
Consultation closes: Tuesday 22 April 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Tuesday 13 May 2025 @ 18:30hrs if required.
Review of the Premises Licence at:
Clifton Food & Wine
An application for a review of the premises licence at 'Clifton Food & Wine' under section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003. The store is situated at 123 Clifton Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4DP.
The convenience store's premises licence permits the sale of alcohol for consumption & off the premises between 06:00hrs and 00:00hrs (midnight) Monday to Sunday.
The application was submitted by Sussex Police, a responsible authority under the act, and requests that the Licensing Authority considers:
- Revocation of the licence
The grounds for the review being the applicant's contention that the following licensing objective is being undermined by the carrying on of licensable activities:
- The prevention of crime and disorder
following an offence of handing of stolen goods.
Licence holder and applicant: Mrs Parvati Cangi / Sussex Police
Consultation closes: Wednesday 23 April 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Monday 19 May 2025 @ 18:30hrs
Variation to the Premises Licence at:
The Golden Lion
An application for a 'full variation' to the premises licence at 'The Golden Lion'. The public house is situated at 7 The Strand, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6DL.
The licence currently authorises:
- Sale of alcohol for consumption on & off the premises:
- 11:00hrs and 23:00hrs Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday & Saturday
- Provision of regulated entertainment:
- 18:00hrs to 23:00hrs Monday - Sunday
- Late night refreshment:
- 23:00hrs to 00:00hrs (midnight) Friday & Saturday
- Opening to the Public:
- 08:00hrs to 23:30hrs Sunday - Thursday
- 08:00hrs to 00:30hrs (of the following morning) Friday & Saturday
The application is seeking to vary the existing licence to authorise:
- Alterations to the layout and design of the premises in accordance with the submitted plan including licensing the external areas to allow for a mobile bar when required.
- Change to the name of the premises to 'The Castle'.
- Authorisation for the sale of alcohol to start from 10.00hrs daily.
- Addition of the following conditions of licence regarding the outside bar:
- Any mobile bar used for the supply of alcohol in the external areas shall be supervised at all times when in use.
- Any mobile bar used for the supply of alcohol in the external areas shall not be used after 22.30 hours on any day.
- Any mobile bar will be inaccessible to customers when not in use to ensure they do not have access to any alcohol.
All other terms & conditions of licence to remain unchanged.
Licence holder and applicant: Greene King Brewing & Retailing Ltd.
Consultation closes: Wednesday 23 April 2025
Committee Hearing: Scheduled for Wednesday 21 May 2025 @ 18:30hrs if required
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