Within the Vale the Licensing Authority is AVDC and within the council, licensing applications and enquiries are dealt with by the Licensing Section of the Environment Services.  While the Act has delegated many of the processing requirements to officers of the council, the licensing strategy and determination of disputed applications is decided by district councillors sitting on a sub-Committee of the Licensing Committee.

AVDC has a Licensing Committee made up of 15 district councillors.  Current membership of the committee can be viewed on the AVDC web-site.  The Act requires the Licensing Authority to publish a Statement of Licensing Policy.  The policy has to, amongst other things describe how the authority will promote the four licensing objectives and set out its general approach to dealing with applications and ensuring synergy with other Council initiatives and strategies.  Follow the link below to view the Statement of Licensing Policy.  The policy will be kept under review and in any event thoroughly reviewed within 3 years.  All of those concerned with applications should make themselves aware of our Licensing Policy.

Uncontested applications will be determined by officers of the licensing team and issued under the authority of the Head of Environment Services.  Where representations have been received the application will be brought before a Licensing Sub-Committee made up of 3 district councillors from the Licensing Committee.  The hearing will be in a set format as set out by the regulations.

Date Updated: 27/03/08