Part IVSpecified Risk Material

Licensing

Appeals against suspension, refusal and revocation of licences62

1

Where in respect of any premises the Licensing Authority has given notice of a decision under this Part of these Regulations—

a

to refuse to license any premises; or

b

to grant a licence of any premises subject to conditions;

c

to suspend the licence of any premises; or

d

to revoke the licence of any premises,

the person to whom the notice is given may, within 21 days of being notified of the decision, appeal against the decision to the person or tribunal specified in the notice.

2

An appeal under this regulation must be made by written statement given to the person or tribunal specified in the notice accompanied by a brief explanation of the ground of the appeal and such other information and documents as may be so specified in the notice.

3

If on an appeal under this regulation the person or tribunal hearing the appeal determines that—

a

the grant of a licence should not have been refused; or

b

unreasonable conditions have been attached to the grant of a licence; or

c

a licence should not have been suspended or revoked,

the Licensing Authority shall give effect to that determination.