9(1)On considering an application for a permit a licensing authority may—
(a)grant it, or
(b)refuse it.
(2)A licensing authority may not attach conditions to a permit.
(3)As soon as is reasonably practicable after granting an application a licensing authority shall issue a permit to the applicant.
(4)As soon as is reasonably practicable after refusing an application a licensing authority shall notify the applicant of—
(a)the refusal, and
(b)the reasons for it.