The Licensing Act and the Gambling Act requires the Licensing Authority to prepare a statement of principles that they propose to when making decisions around licences and enforcement of the legislation.
Licensing Act 2003
We published a
revised Statement of Licensing Policy, in accordance with Section 5 of the Licensing Act in January 2023.
This policy must be reviewed every five years but may be reviewed sooner if necessary.
Under the Licensing Act 2003 we can publish an assessment of cumulative impact of licensed premises in our area. Such an assessment was undertaken in 2022, and the Cumulative Impact Assessment 2023 to 25 was approved by Licensing Committee in November 2022. Applicants for licences in the following areas should contact Entertainment Licensing to discuss their proposals in relation to cumulative impact:
- City Centre
- Headingley
- Hyde Park
- Armley
- Harehills
- Holbeck
We are consulting on the review of the Harehills and Burmantofts Cumulative Impact Assessment until 28 February 2024. You can obtain a copy of the assessment by sending an email to entertainment.licensing@leeds.gov.uk. We would welcome your views.
Gambling Act 2005
We published a
revised Statement of Licensing Policy in accordance with Section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005 on 1 January 2022.
This will be reviewed every three years. The next review is due to commence in 2024, and a revised policy will be in place by January 2025.
To assist applicant we have produced guidance:
Sex establishment applications
We have also prepared a licensing policy for Sex Establishment licensing. This provides information about sensitive locations and the number of sex establishments we consider appropriate for Leeds. There is no set period by which this this policy should be reviewed, although the Council has committed to regular reviews.
