18(1)The holder of a permit may apply to the licensing authority for renewal of the permit.E+W+S
(2)An application for renewal may not be made—
(a)before the period of six months ending with the date on which the permit would otherwise expire in accordance with paragraph 12, or
(b)after the beginning of the period of two months ending with that date.
(3)The provisions of this Schedule shall have effect (with any necessary modifications) in relation to an application for renewal as they have effect in relation to an application for a permit.
(4)A licensing authority may refuse an application for renewal of a permit only on the grounds—
(a)that an authorised local authority officer has been refused access to the premises without reasonable excuse, or
(b)that renewal would not be reasonably consistent with pursuit of the licensing objectives.
(5)Paragraph 12 shall have effect in relation to a renewed permit as if the date of renewal were the date specified under paragraph 11(1)(c).
(6)A permit shall not cease to have effect by virtue only of paragraph 12 while—
(a)an application for renewal of the permit is pending, or
(b)an appeal against a decision on an application for renewal of the permit is pending.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 10 para. 18 in force at 1.9.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)