2  Purpose 

2.1  The purpose of this policy is to assist and inform those involved in the decision making process and those who may be affected by such decisions.

• This policy will provide the decision makers with parameters under which to make their decisions.
• This policy will inform applicants of the parameters under which the Licensing Authority will make decisions, and therefore how a licensed premises is likely to be able to operate within Bath and North East Somerset.  Each case will, however, be determined on an individual basis.
• This policy will inform residents and businesses of the parameters under which the Licensing Authority will make licence decisions, and therefore how their needs will be addressed.
• This policy will provide the courts with the basis upon which decisions were reached.
• Where it is necessary to depart from the guidance in considering a particular application the Licensing Authority will give reasons.
• This policy will be reviewed by the Licensing Authority every three years as required by the Act.  If an issue arises within that period that requires a change to this policy, an interim review will be carried out, and the policy will be amended as required.

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