APLH Licensing Objectives 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of an 'operating schedule' in a premises licence application?

Accepted Answer

To describe how the applicant will promote each of the four licensing objectives in their specific premises and context

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To set out the financial projections for the business

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To list the names of all staff who will work at the premises

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To detail the menu and entertainment programme only

Question 2

What happens if a licensing authority grants a premises licence with no representations from responsible authorities or interested parties?

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The licensing authority must grant the licence in the terms set out in the operating schedule, and may only add conditions that are consistent with the operating schedule

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The licence must still be considered at a full hearing

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The licensing authority may refuse the application without explanation

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The licence is granted subject to a 3-month probationary period

Question 3

Under the Licensing Act 2003, which type of condition on a premises licence cannot be imposed?

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Conditions that are inconsistent with the operating schedule, disproportionate, or that impose requirements already imposed by other legislation

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Conditions requiring CCTV systems

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Conditions relating to staff training

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Conditions relating to admission policies

Question 4

A premises repeatedly linked to drug use inside the venue most directly engages which licensing objective?

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Prevention of crime and disorder (possession and supply of controlled drugs are criminal offences)

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Prevention of public nuisance

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Public safety

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Protection of children from harm

Question 5

What is 'cumulative impact' in licensing policy?

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The cumulative effect of a high concentration of licensed premises in an area creating serious problems of crime, disorder, or nuisance beyond what individual premises assessments would reveal

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The combined impact of all alcohol units consumed per week by a regular customer

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The financial impact of multiple licence applications on the licensing authority's resources

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The environmental impact of waste produced by licensed venues

Question 6

In what way can the public (interested parties) engage with the licensing process under the Licensing Act 2003?

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Interested parties (those living or carrying on business in the vicinity of the premises) may make representations about applications and apply for a review of an existing licence

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The public have no role in the licensing process

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The public can only attend licensing hearings as observers

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The public can only comment on applications made after midnight