Once an application has been received, you have 28 days in which to lodge an objection. This must be received by the Licensing Team within this time limit.
Objections can only be made by residents or businesses in the vicinity of the premises, or by a body representing such persons, including Residents’ Associations.
The definition of "vicinity" is not clearly defined, but essentially, if there is any doubt, you will have to demonstrate a clear link between the proposal and your quality of life. For example, although the premises may be a few streets away, it may be that its customers congregate at the late night bus stop near your home.
Representations must be relevant to the four licensing objectives of the Act, and have evidence to back them up. Objections may be thrown out if they are seen to be repetitive (normally taken as repeating the same complaint - which has already been heard by the Council - within 12 months), frivolous or vexatious.
You can support your objection by supplying the following:
A diary / record of events or incidents
Photos / video evidence
Sound recordings
A record of complaints made to authorities
Supporting statements from fellow neighbours / witnesses
If you collect such evidence, you will need to inform the Council before the hearing that you wish to use it as part of your evidence, and also agree to a copy being given to the applicant.
A hearing, should it be necessary, will normally be held within 10 and 20 working days following the end of the consultation period. Any person or business that has submitted a relevant representation will be invited to attend'
All objections must be made in writing, by post, email or fax.
Contact us
Objections
The Licensing Team
Business Regulation Group
The Civic Centre
Lampton Road
Hounslow
TW3 4DN
Fax: 020 8583 5044
E-mail: licensing@hounslow.gov.uk