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Licensing applications

Current licence applications

Search our licensing directory to find current licence applications for any premises that would like to:

  • sell alcohol
  • provide entertainment
  • sell hot food and drinks after 11pm
  • provide gambling
  • be used as a sex establishment
  • place tables and chairs outside on the pavement.
Search the licensing applications directory

Each listing shows:

  • who applied (a person or business)
  • what the licence is for (like alcohol, food, gambling, or entertainment)
  • when they applied
  • how to share your views (this is called making a "representation") and the deadline to do this by
  • a copy of the application and other documents (like plans).

Making representations

You can send the Licensing Authority your representations about certain types of applications. These applications include:

1
Licensing Act 2003

For licences to sell alcohol, run entertainment, or serve food. You can comment if you think granting the licence will undermine any of the licensing objectives below:

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

2
Gambling Act 2005

For places like betting shops, bingo halls, arcades, or race tracks. You can comment if you think granting the licence will undermine any of the licensing objectives below:

  • preventing gambling from being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime
  • making sure gambling is carried out in a fair and open way
  • protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited through gambling.

3
Sex establishments

This includes adult shops or clubs. How the Licensing Authority deals with sex establishment applications is outlined in the policy: 

Please note:
You cannot make representations based on personal views or morals.

4
Business and Planning Act 2020

For putting tables and chairs on public pavements.

To see current applications, visit our licensing applications directory.

How to make a representation

You can send your representation in one of the following ways:

1
Online

Find the required listing in the licensing applications directory, and follow the instructions.

Please note:
The deadline for making representations is shown on each directory entry.

2
By email

Email licensing@eastriding.gov.uk

3
By post

Health, Safety & Licensing Manager
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
County Hall
Cross Street
Beverley
HU17 9BA

Please note, you must:

  • include your full name and address
  • clearly explain why you support or object to the application
  • include any evidence to support your view
  • send your comments before the representation deadline shown for each entry in the licensing directory.

Privacy

If you make a representation to any application, your comments will be in the public domain. The person or business who applied will see your representation at the end of the representation period. This includes your name and address. The licensing process must be a fair and open process for all parties. If valid representations are made, a decision will be made at a Licensing Act 2003 committee hearing.

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