Representations

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 public notices page.

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

The representation 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

To make a representation, you need to:

• send a completed representation form (pdf) to the Licensing team

Once we have received your representation, if the issue cannot be resolved with the applicant, we will take the application to a licensing subcommittee for councillors to consider. 

If you are unhappy about a decision of the subcommittee and you made a relevant representation, you can appeal the decision to the magistrates court.