Social Value Ideas for Mid Sussex District Council

Premises licence variation granted

The panel approved the application to vary the premises licence for Woodgate Cafe, allowing extended evening alcohol sales and closing hours on Fridays and Saturdays, subject to conditions. This is a …

“The panel therefore must focus on the relevant elements of the representations only and disregard the irrelevant matters when determining the matter. …”

Appeals Process for License Revocation

Any party with legal standing (the review applicant, the premises license holder, or any other person who made relevant representations) has the right to appeal the licensing subcommittee's revocation…

“In accordance with paragraph 8 of schedule 5 to the licensing act, the review applicant, the premises license holder, and any other person who made re…”

Premises License Revocation Decision

The licensing subcommittee decided to revoke the premises license for London Road Food and Wine under section 52 of the Licensing Act 2003. This was determined to be the only appropriate measure to pr…

“The subcommittee has decided that the revocation of the license is the only measure available to it under section 524 which will ensure the promotion …”

Imposition of outdoor music event restrictions

Licensing panel decision: Maximum 5 outdoor regulated entertainment events per calendar year in garden area, limited to one day each event, finishing by 22:15 hours, garden cleared by 22:45 hours. All…

“only five events lasted no more than one day each and regulated entertainment per calendar year is take place in the garden area...The events are limi…”

New premises licence granted

A new premises licence was granted for a community store at 1A Old Brighton Road, Peace Pottage, permitting off-sales of alcohol alongside wider convenience retail. The panel concluded the application…

“So Mr. Baitman, it would be feasible for us to restrict alcohol sale hours while allowing the shop to open say 6 till 11. Is that correct? Uh thank yo…”

Restricted alcohol hours

The panel accepted a reduced opening arrangement for alcohol sales compared with the original application. The applicant agreed to 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and the panel made this part of its granting…

“Um, do you need to open at 6:00 a.m.? I notice you've given a bit of an inch at the end of the day. Do you need the 6:00 a.m. And why have you asked f…”

Decision: License rejected

The panel rejected the application in its entirety due to nuisance concerns, with written reasons to follow within five working days.

“"the panel has decided to reject the application in its entirety"”

Premises License Revocation Decision

Mid-Sussex Liquor Licensing Panel voted to revoke the premises license for Yapra, 25-27 Station Road, Burgess Hill, effective immediately. Panel decision based on: admitted employment of three illegal…

“our decision is because of the prevention of crime and disorder objective to revoke the license.”

Civil Penalty Notice for Illegal Working

Home Office civil penalty compliance team issued £120,000 penalty notice on 6 January 2025 for employing illegal workers. Penalty was due for payment by 5 February 2025. As of hearing date, penalty re…

“a civil penalty notice for 120,000 was issued on the 6th of January 2025. It was due for payment by the 5th of February. Um, no objection to the penal…”

Beated Bottom Parkland Application - APPROVED

Committee voted 7-1 (4 abstentions) to approve officer recommendation for 103-hectare parkland reserve with public access and biodiversity net gain. Approved as standalone scheme despite noted depende…

“the vote in favor of the officer's recommendation is carried”

DM23286 Housing Application - REFUSED

Committee voted 8-4 to reject officer recommendation and refuse application DM23286 for 1,450 dwellings on grounds of: (1) conflict with development plan policies DP13 (coalescence), DP12 (countryside…

“the motion to reject the application and uh to reject the officer's recommendation is passed. Um we will have a 5m minute break now”