Applicants are also required to supply a copy of their application to the relevant Responsible Authorities according to the type of application being submitted, unless submitting their application via an online form. The table on this page shows which Responsible Authorities need to be copied in.
| Application type | Responsible authority to be consulted |
| New premises licence | All** |
| New provisional statement | All |
| Full premises licence variation | All** |
| Minor premises licence variation | None* |
| Transfer of a premises licence | Police and Home Office** |
| Change of DPS | Police only |
| Interim authority notice | Police and Home Office** |
| Notification of interest | None |
| Dis-application of mandatory alcohol conditions | Police only |
* The Licensing Authority will consult those Responsible Authorities it feels appropriate given the nature of the application.
** Where the premises are being, or are proposed to be, used for late night refreshment or the sale or supply of alcohol and is not a vessel, applicants must copy their application to the Home Office in addition to the other required responsible authorities. Applications only offering regulated entertainment, are not required to send a copy to the Home Office.
For new applications, full variations, and provisional statements it is necessary to advertise the application by placing a notice on the premises for a period of 28 days commencing the day after the day the application is given. A notice with the same information must also be displayed in a local newspaper within 10 working days of the valid application being given.
A notice is also required for a minor variation application for a period of 10 working days commencing the day after the day the application is given. No newspaper public notice is required for minor variations.
Rights of appeal exist for many of the applications and processes covered by the Licensing Act 2003, and those affected by licensable activities may submit representations against applications, or ask for a licence to be reviewed.
If you are not satisfied with the outcome and are located in the UK, Citizens Advice Consumer Service will give you advice. If you are from outside the UK, please contact the UK European Consumer Centre.