Request a review of a premises alcohol licence

When you can request a review 

You can request that we review a premises alcohol licence if: 

• it’s causing you problems
• you feel it's not adequately promoting licensing objectives
• you're classed under the Licensing Act 2003 as an other person' or 'responsible authority 

Licensing objectives are: 

• prevention of crime and disorder
• prevention of public nuisance
• public safety
• protection of children from harm. 

Your request must not be frivolous, vexatious or repetitious. 

 You can be fined up to £5,000 if you make a false statement on the application form. 

You cannot request a review anonymously. 

If you're unhappy about a new premises licence application, you need to object to a premises licence application. 

Read the residents guide to premises licence for more information:

Request a review 

Complete an application form to request a review of a premises alcohol licence:

After you’ve submitted your request 

We'll send a copy of your request to: 

• all responsible authorities
• the holder of the premises alcohol licence or club premises certificate 

We'll publish notice of your application (without your name and address) on: 

• or near the licensed premises for 28 days
• the information display board at our main office at The Woolwich Centre
• on our website 

We may also write to people living within 100 metres of the licensed premises to advise them of your application. 

Mediation meeting 

We'll hold a mediation meeting to discuss your application. You'll be invited to attend the meeting along with the licence-holder. 

If we're unable to resolve your application by mediation, we'll hold a Licensing Sub-committee meeting. 

Licensing Sub-committee meeting 

The sub-committee can choose to: 

• modify the licence conditions
• exclude a licensable activity from the licence
• give a warning to the licence holder
• remove the designated premises supervisor
• suspend the licence for a period of not more than 3 months
• revoke the licence 

If you're unhappy with the result 

If we decide to reject your application for review, we'll write to you to explain our decision and our reasons for it. 

If you're unhappy with this, you may apply to the High Court for a judicial review of our decision.