Licensing Act (Hearings) Regulations 2005
Councils continue to apply the Licensing Act (Hearings) Regulations 2005 in premises licence hearings.
The Licensing Act (Hearings) Regulations 2005, which govern hearings related to the Licensing Act 2003 in England and Wales, continue to be applied by councils. For example, in August 2025, Islington's Licensing Sub Committee D delayed a decision on a new premises licence application for Sud Italia. This delay occurred because the applicant was absent due to an emergency and failed to inform the authority until hours before the hearing.
No specific upcoming meetings or discussions concerning the Licensing Act (Hearings) Regulations 2005 have been reported. Councils routinely apply these regulations when considering premises licence applications and other licensing matters, ensuring due process is followed in all hearing procedures.
Key facts
- Islington's Licensing Sub Committee D delayed a decision for Sud Italia's new premises licence application on 7 August 2025. Source
- The delay was due to the applicant's absence and failure to inform the authority until hours before the hearing. Source
- The sub-committee noted insufficient details about the emergency to determine its validity. Source
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