The Licensing Act 2003 has reformed the previous alcohol, entertainment and late night refreshment licensing systems into a single licensing system managed by the local authority.
The new law came into force on 24 November 2005. If you do not have a licence issued under the Licensing Act 2003 you cannot sell alcohol, put on regulated entertainment or sell hot food or drink after 11pm.
Licensing Act 2003 pending applications
A list of pending applications made under the Licensing Act 2003, these will remain on the site for 28 days, in which time any objections can be made.
Hounslow's licensing policy
After extensive consultation, we agreed a licensing policy laying out the basis on which decisions under the new Act will be made. This policy strives to achieve a local balance between the commercial interests of the licensed trade and the communities they serve and affect – a balance between freedom and responsibility.
Hounslow's licensing policy is available to the right of this page.
Have your say
Licensing Act 2003 applying for a licence review
People who live or work in the vicinity of a premises licensed to sell alcohol, provide entertainment, or sell hot food and drink after 11pm can ask us to review the licence if they are being adversely affected by the operation of the licence.
Licensing Act 2003 objecting to an application
Once an application has been received, you have 28 days in which to lodge an objection. This must be received by us within this time limit.