FAQs

All responses received will be considered and the policy further revised where appropriate. The revised policy will be returned to elected members for further consideration and eventual adoption by Assembly in 2022.

A summary of responses will be published on the Council’s web site together with a response on each.

Full information on all of the Council’s licensing responsibilities (including application forms) can be found on the Council’s web site at https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/licences-permits-and-registration

Information on current licensed premises and applications in consultation can be found by visiting the same web site.

https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/licences-permits-and-registration

New applications under consideration go through a four week public consultation during which they are advertised in the local press, by way of a public notice displayed outside of the premises and upon the Council’s web site. 

Representations may be by people affected by the application under any of the licensing objectives. Representations must be made in writing to the licensing team by the stated deadline date.

Complaints may be made to the licensing team at licensing@lbbd.gov.uk . All complaints will be investigated.