Contents

  1. Introduction to the DRAFT Statement of Licensing Policy
  2. Scope of the Policy
  3. Licensing principles
  4. Licensing objectives
  5. Conditions
  6. Cumulative Impact and Saturation Policies
  7. Licensing hours and outdoor events
  8. Inspection, enforcement and review of licences
  9. Early Morning Restriction Orders (EMROs)
  10. Integration of the Licensing Policy with other related Council Strategies
  11. Other key considerations
  12. Administration and standards of service delivery
  13. Further information and useful contacts
  14. Annex 1 - Useful Contacts
  15. Appendix A - Bexleyheath and Welling Town Centre Saturation Areas
  16. Appendix B - Scheme of Delegations of Licensing Functions

13. Further information and useful contacts

13.1 The Council is able to supply a copy of this Policy, a standard format for an operating schedule, various other standard application forms and associated local guidance on request. Copies are also available on the Council’s website. Copies can be made available by request with reasonable notice in large type or on audiotape. The Council’s translation service may also be able to assist in providing information about the policy in languages other than English.

13.2 The Council is required to maintain a register of applications submitted and licences issued in accordance with the requirements of the Act. Details of all licences issued, and current applications can be viewed via Public Access. The Licensing Register can be inspected in person by visiting the Licensing Partnership, Sevenoaks District Council, Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1HG.

13.3 The contact details set out in Annex 1 to the Policy may alter during the life of the Policy, and statutory instrument may add additional “responsible authorities” in due course. The Council’s Licensing Partnership will publish a new version of the Annex whenever there are any variations. Applicants should contact the Licensing Partnership for up to date information.