APLH Premises Licences

Question 1

Which of the following is a licensable activity requiring authorisation under the Licensing Act 2003?

Accepted Answer

The retail sale of alcohol

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Providing live music between 8am and 11pm

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Serving coffee during daytime hours

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Providing outdoor seating for customers

Question 2

How long is a premises licence valid once granted by the licensing authority?

Accepted Answer

Indefinitely, unless surrendered, lapsed or revoked

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One year, subject to annual renewal

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Three years, with a review at each renewal

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Five years unless revoked earlier

Question 3

Who is eligible to apply for a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003?

Accepted Answer

Any person who carries on, or proposes to carry on, a business involving licensable activities

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Only individuals who already hold a personal licence

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Only companies registered in England and Wales

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Only individuals aged 21 or over

Question 4

To which authority must a premises licence application be submitted?

Accepted Answer

The local licensing authority

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The Home Office Licensing Unit

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The local police constabulary

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Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs

Question 5

Which of the following documents must accompany a premises licence application?

Accepted Answer

A plan of the premises drawn to a prescribed scale

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A noise impact assessment

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A fire risk assessment signed by a competent person

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A health and safety policy document

Question 6

For how long must a premises licence application be advertised to allow representations to be made?

Accepted Answer

28 days

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14 days

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21 days

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42 days

Question 7

When submitting a premises licence application, who must the applicant give notice to?

Accepted Answer

All relevant responsible authorities

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Only the local police force

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Only the environmental health department

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Only the fire and rescue service