31  Transfer of Premises Licences

31.1  In the vast majority of cases it is expected that a transfer will be a very simple administrative process.  This is to ensure that there should be no interruption to normal business at the premises.

31.2  Notice of the application must be given to the Police.  If the Police raise no objection about the application the Licensing Authority will transfer the licence in accordance with the application, amend the licence and return it to the new holder.

31.3  In exceptional circumstances the Police may consider that the granting of the application would undermine the crime prevention objective.  In these circumstances the Licensing Authority must hold a hearing and consider the objection, they will not be able to consider any other matters.  The Committee will give reasons for the decision made.

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