Welcome to the Licensing Act 2003 webpage. On this page you will find links to our online public registers, application forms, guidance notes and links to external websites that you may find useful.
The Licensing Act 2003 came into effect in 2005. All premises involved in the sale or supply of alcohol, the provision of late night refreshments or regulated entertainments need a Premises Licence or Club Premises Certificate which will be issued by the licensing authority (Warrington Borough Council).
The information contained within these pages should assist any person(s) who may wish to apply for a licence. Please be advised that the licensing authority can provide limited help to individuals, and we would suggest that independent legal advice is sought in relation to individual applications.
If you need any assistance at any time please contact a member of the team who will be happy to assist you in any way.
ONLINE PUBLIC REGISTER
The Licensing Act 2003 states that the licensing authority must provide a public register of all licences that it grants under the legislation. The link below will take you to our register where you will be able to search for and view the following licence types:
- Premise Licences (With & Without Alcohol)
- Club Premises Certificates
- Personal Licences
- Temporary Event Notices
Licensing Act 2003 Public Registers
If you are having difficulty accessing the site or you cannot find the information that you require, please contact a member of the team for assistance.
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
In addition to the relevant application forms guidance notes prepared by the council are also available to assist applicants in making their application(s). Applicants are advised to ensure that application form's are completed fully and that all required documents are provided. Failure to do so will delay the processing of applications and incomplete applications will be returned to applicants.
Applicants are strongly advised to have regard to the following documents as appropriate when making their application(s):
LICENSING ACT 2003 APPLICATION FORMS, GUIDANCE NOTES & FEES
The link below will take you to the full list of applications that are available under the Licensing Act 2003 that you may download or alternatively you may submit your applications through our online portal. You will also find links to the application fees and the list of Responsible Authorities.
FAQs
Here you will find a list of all our frequently asked questions regarding the Licensing Act 2003. If you still have questions not listed in the FAQs please refer to the reference documents above where you will find links to the Department of Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) website which will provide futher assistance.
Please note this list of FAQs is not exhaustive and is based on the information currently available. The information provided is subject to revision and is provided under the terms of the Council's website disclaimer.
LICENSING ACT 2003 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED LIST
The Licensing Authority is required to provide each week a table of applications received under the LA03. These applications are subject to any representations (objections) being submitted by an interested party which muser be received by the dates given on the table.
Please click on the link below to view all applications received from 2005 to present day.
NOTICE OF LICENSING SUB COMMITTEES
Details of all Licensing Sub Committe Hearings that have been held since 2005 and any that are due to take place can be found here.
NOTICE OF REVIEWS
The licensing authorty has a legal obligation to notify members of the public when an application to review a licence has been received. This page outlines all premises that have been subject to a review from a responsible authority or an interested party.
DETERMINATION NOTICES
Each licensing application that is put before the Licensing Sub Committee for consideration must be determined at the end of this process. This page details all decisions after an application has been taken to hearing, when relevant representations were received since 2005.