Cumulative Impact Assessment

A policy adopted by a licensing authority to address problems caused by a high concentration of licensed premises in an area. A policy tool used by licensing authorities under the Licensing Act 2003 to identify areas where the concentration of licensed premises may be contributing to problems such as crime, disorder, and public nuisance. A council policy used to assess the cumulative impact of licensed premises on licensing objectives. The Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) is a policy tool used by licensing authorities to assess the cumulative effect of licensed premises on a local area. An assessment conducted by a local authority to identify areas with a high concentration of licensed premises and their impact on the local community. An assessment used by Brent Council to identify areas with a concentration of alcohol-related harm. A policy adopted by local authorities to address the cumulative effect of licensed premises in a specific area, aiming to prevent an over-concentration of such venues that could lead to increased crime, disorder, and public nuisance. A statement of an authority's opinion, supported by evidence, regarding the potential impact of licensed premises on the promotion of the four licensing objectives. A policy used by Doncaster Council to assess and manage the impact of licensed premises on the local area, reviewed every three years.