Why do I need a Night Café Licence?
How can I obtain a Night Café licence?
On what conditions may I not be granted a Night Café licence for my premises?
Where do I send the application form?
How can I contact you for further information?
Why do I need a Night Café Licence?
Night cafes are premises in the borough which are open at any time between 11pm and 5am the next morning and which provide refreshment which is eaten on the premises, or are open between midnight and 5am and operate only as a take-away, providing refreshment which is eaten off the premises.
The following types of premises usually would not fall within the definition of a night cafe; those which have a drinks licence which allows alcohol to be consumed on the premises such as pubs, restaurants, hotels, theatres and cinemas.
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Who is licensed?
The holder of the licence for the premises should be the occupier or someone who is concerned in the conduct or management of the business. This may be a company, as in the case of large chains of restaurants or an individual in the case of a single shop.
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How can I obtain a Night Café licence?
Application for a licence must be on the form supplied by us. A notice must be displayed at the premises giving details of the application and a similar notice must also be published in a local newspaper. Specimen copies of these notices are supplied. The reason for this is to make people in the area aware of the application so that they have an opportunity, if they wish, to comment on the application. When renewing a licence there is no need to publish a notice in a newspaper.
We will send a copy of the application form to the local police station and to the fire brigade. The licence fee must be paid at the same time as the application is submitted to usl. The licence for a new application only, will be decided by the Licensing Sub-Committee at a meeting. The applicant and any one who has objected to the application may attend the meeting and put their views to the councillors if they wish. When granted, a licence expires at the end of March each year when it must be renewed.
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On what conditions may I not be granted a Night Café licence for my premises?
We may refuse to grant a licence, renew a licence or to transfer a licence for any of the following reasons:
The premises are not structurally suitable.
There is a likelihood of a nuisance being caused by the location of the premises.
The applicant is not a fit and proper person to hold such a licence.
The premises have unsatisfactory ventilation, lighting, heating and sanitation.
Proper fire precautions have not been taken, and means of escape are inadequate or
Any other reason the Council may think fit.
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Where do I send the application form?
A copy of the application form and a set of plans of the premises must be sent to:
London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority
Hounslow Borough Team
R/O Heston Fire Station
520 London Road
Isleworth
TW7 4HR
A copy of the application form must also be sent to;
Hounslow Police Station
3/5 Montague Road
Hounslow
TW3 1LB
When the licence is granted it must be displayed on the premises at all times. This will have on it the permitted opening times.
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How can I contact you for further information?
Email: licensing@hounslow.gov.uk
Tel: 020 8583 5555
Licensing Team
Business Regulations Section
Environment Department
London Borough of Hounslow
Civic Centre
Lampton Road
Hounslow
TW3 4DN
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