Representations

A representation is a formal submission either supporting or objecting to a licensing application. We can only consider representations that relate to the licensing objectives and meet the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003.

If we receive an application for a new premises licence, a variation to an existing licence or to review a licence we will advertise this on our Licensing Hub page on Let's Talk Harlow.

There is a 28 day consultation period for representations, except for minor variation applications, which have a 10 day period.

Representations can be made by:

• a person living in Harlow who is likely to be affected by the licence
• a person involved in a business in Harlow who is likely to be affected by the licence
• a responsible body

Make sure your representation is valid

In order for your representation to be valid, it must relate to one of the 4 licensing objectives, which are:

• the prevention of crime and disorder
• public safety
• the prevention of public nuisance
• the protection of children from harm

It also has to:

• be submitted within the consultation period
• not be frivolous or vexatious
• not be repetitious
• be submitted in writing and include your name and address
• be relevant to the application in question

We can reject representations that we consider to be frivolous or vexatious.

A frivolous representation is one that lacks seriousness or does not raise a genuine issue relevant to the licensing objectives.

A vexatious representation is one that is made primarily to cause annoyance, disruption, or delay, rather than to address a legitimate concern.

Make a representation

You can make a representation by completing the online form for the relevant notice on Let's Talk Harlow's Licensing Hub.