The London Borough of Hounslow is reviewing its Licensing Policy for 2025-2030 and wants to hear from local residents, businesses, and key organisations. We want your feedback, it will help shape how licensing decisions are made in the borough over the next few years.
Whether you live near a pub, run a business, or attend local events, your input is valuable in ensuring the policy meets the needs of everyone in the community. This consultation is a chance for you to share your views and help shape the future of premises / personal licensing in Hounslow. Please note this Licensing Policy does not apply to licences relating to skips, animals or HMO/houses or scaffoldings.
You can participate in the consultation from 13th January 2025 to 10th March 2025 by providing your views on the draft policy. The Council will review all feedback and may amend the policy to reflect the concerns and suggestions raised.
What is a Licensing Policy?
The Licensing Policy (officially known as the Statement of Licensing Policy) sets out the principles and guidelines the Council follows when making decisions on licences for:
- Premises licences
- Club premises certificates
- Personal licences
- Provisional statements
- Review applications, and
- Temporary event notices that receive objections.
The Licensing Act 2003 requires the Council to review this policy every five years to ensure it reflects local needs and aligns with national regulations. The policy aims to strike a balance between supporting local businesses and maintaining public safety and quality of life for residents.
The Licensing Policy is based on four key objectives:
- Prevention of crime and disorder
- Public safety
- Prevention of public nuisance (e.g., noise and disturbance)
- Protection of children from harm
The policy covers all licensed premises where any of the following take place:
- Sale or supply of alcohol
- Regulated entertainment
- The provision of late-night refreshment
- Supply of alcohol in qualifying clubs.
across the borough, and it is the Council’s responsibility to ensure that these activities do not negatively impact local communities while supporting a vibrant local economy.
Our existing policy which we are now updating can be found here: https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/downloads/20192/licensing
What changes have been made?
What changes have been made?
You can view a full copy of the draft statement on the right of this page under the heading: documents. | - Local context updated to focus on Hounslow.
- References to the London Borough of Bromley changed to focus on Hounslow.
- Updated and revised the section on integration of licensing with other policies.
- Updated the community safety section to reflect new policies.
- Revised the partnership working section to be Hounslow-focused.
- Updated the public health section with information from the Public Health team.
- Updated the section on Pavement Licences.
- Updated PSPO (Public Space Protection Orders).
- Updated the equality section.
- Updated right to work information
- Updated the counter-terrorism section.
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New Sections Added:
New Sections Added: | - More detailed use of local plan, including sections on each town centre.
- Local Plan section highlights, Arts, Culture, sports and Tourism. Added Town centres with profile for each
- Drugs in licensed premises, reflects current advice and sets out what is expected as best practice
- Spiking and welfare in licensed premises, a new section that lays out best practice
- Outdoor and major events section
- Agent of Change section
- Film classification.
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The Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) was reviewed in 2022 and published in 2023. It covers three cumulative impact areas:
- Hounslow Town centre
- Heston
- Cranford
It has been revisited as part of the review of the Statement of Licensing Policy. The data supporting the cumulative impact assessment has been updated and reviewed accordingly.
Appendices Will Contain:
Appendices Will Contain: | - Mandatory conditions.
- Glossary.
- Regulated and deregulated entertainment.
- Pool of model conditions.
- Delegation of powers.
- Relevant legislation.
- Licensing resources.
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Get Involved:
To take part, please complete the survey below. Make sure to submit your feedback by 10th March 2025.
If you would like a printed copy of this consultation, or an accessible alternative, such as Braille, large print or EasyRead, please email engage@hounslow.gov.uk
For more information, please email: engage@hounslow.gov.uk
More Information on the Draft Licensing Policy 2025-2030:
The draft Licensing Policy for 2025-2030 sets out how the Council plans to manage licensed premises over the next five years. This includes places like pubs, community centres, nightclubs, and off-licences, as well as events that serve alcohol or provide late-night refreshments.
The draft policy has been prepared in line with guidance from the Home Office and takes into account local circumstances and feedback from previous consultations. It also outlines how the Council will deal with:
- New premises licences
- Club premises certificates
- Personal licences
- Provisional statements (for venues that are not yet open)
- Review applications (reassessing existing licences)
- Temporary Event Notices (TENs) (for one-off events where alcohol is served, with objections considered)
The draft policy aims to ensure that Hounslow’s licensed venues operate safely and responsibly, supporting community life while safeguarding the needs of residents.
Who Will Be Consulted?
The Council is legally required to consult a wide range of stakeholders before finalising the policy. This includes:
- The Police
- The Fire Authority
- Public Health officials
- Businesses holding premises licences
- Social clubs with club premises certificates
- Individuals with personal licences
- Local residents and businesses
- Others
By consulting these groups, the Council aims to create a policy that works for everyone, taking into account the diverse needs of the community.
The London Borough of Hounslow is reviewing its Licensing Policy for 2025-2030 and wants to hear from local residents, businesses, and key organisations. We want your feedback, it will help shape how licensing decisions are made in the borough over the next few years.
Whether you live near a pub, run a business, or attend local events, your input is valuable in ensuring the policy meets the needs of everyone in the community. This consultation is a chance for you to share your views and help shape the future of premises / personal licensing in Hounslow. Please note this Licensing Policy does not apply to licences relating to skips, animals or HMO/houses or scaffoldings.
You can participate in the consultation from 13th January 2025 to 10th March 2025 by providing your views on the draft policy. The Council will review all feedback and may amend the policy to reflect the concerns and suggestions raised.
What is a Licensing Policy?
The Licensing Policy (officially known as the Statement of Licensing Policy) sets out the principles and guidelines the Council follows when making decisions on licences for:
- Premises licences
- Club premises certificates
- Personal licences
- Provisional statements
- Review applications, and
- Temporary event notices that receive objections.
The Licensing Act 2003 requires the Council to review this policy every five years to ensure it reflects local needs and aligns with national regulations. The policy aims to strike a balance between supporting local businesses and maintaining public safety and quality of life for residents.
The Licensing Policy is based on four key objectives:
- Prevention of crime and disorder
- Public safety
- Prevention of public nuisance (e.g., noise and disturbance)
- Protection of children from harm
The policy covers all licensed premises where any of the following take place:
- Sale or supply of alcohol
- Regulated entertainment
- The provision of late-night refreshment
- Supply of alcohol in qualifying clubs.
across the borough, and it is the Council’s responsibility to ensure that these activities do not negatively impact local communities while supporting a vibrant local economy.
Our existing policy which we are now updating can be found here: https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/downloads/20192/licensing
What changes have been made?
What changes have been made?
You can view a full copy of the draft statement on the right of this page under the heading: documents. | - Local context updated to focus on Hounslow.
- References to the London Borough of Bromley changed to focus on Hounslow.
- Updated and revised the section on integration of licensing with other policies.
- Updated the community safety section to reflect new policies.
- Revised the partnership working section to be Hounslow-focused.
- Updated the public health section with information from the Public Health team.
- Updated the section on Pavement Licences.
- Updated PSPO (Public Space Protection Orders).
- Updated the equality section.
- Updated right to work information
- Updated the counter-terrorism section.
|
New Sections Added:
New Sections Added: | - More detailed use of local plan, including sections on each town centre.
- Local Plan section highlights, Arts, Culture, sports and Tourism. Added Town centres with profile for each
- Drugs in licensed premises, reflects current advice and sets out what is expected as best practice
- Spiking and welfare in licensed premises, a new section that lays out best practice
- Outdoor and major events section
- Agent of Change section
- Film classification.
|
The Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) was reviewed in 2022 and published in 2023. It covers three cumulative impact areas:
- Hounslow Town centre
- Heston
- Cranford
It has been revisited as part of the review of the Statement of Licensing Policy. The data supporting the cumulative impact assessment has been updated and reviewed accordingly.
Appendices Will Contain:
Appendices Will Contain: | - Mandatory conditions.
- Glossary.
- Regulated and deregulated entertainment.
- Pool of model conditions.
- Delegation of powers.
- Relevant legislation.
- Licensing resources.
|
Get Involved:
To take part, please complete the survey below. Make sure to submit your feedback by 10th March 2025.
If you would like a printed copy of this consultation, or an accessible alternative, such as Braille, large print or EasyRead, please email engage@hounslow.gov.uk
For more information, please email: engage@hounslow.gov.uk
More Information on the Draft Licensing Policy 2025-2030:
The draft Licensing Policy for 2025-2030 sets out how the Council plans to manage licensed premises over the next five years. This includes places like pubs, community centres, nightclubs, and off-licences, as well as events that serve alcohol or provide late-night refreshments.
The draft policy has been prepared in line with guidance from the Home Office and takes into account local circumstances and feedback from previous consultations. It also outlines how the Council will deal with:
- New premises licences
- Club premises certificates
- Personal licences
- Provisional statements (for venues that are not yet open)
- Review applications (reassessing existing licences)
- Temporary Event Notices (TENs) (for one-off events where alcohol is served, with objections considered)
The draft policy aims to ensure that Hounslow’s licensed venues operate safely and responsibly, supporting community life while safeguarding the needs of residents.
Who Will Be Consulted?
The Council is legally required to consult a wide range of stakeholders before finalising the policy. This includes:
- The Police
- The Fire Authority
- Public Health officials
- Businesses holding premises licences
- Social clubs with club premises certificates
- Individuals with personal licences
- Local residents and businesses
- Others
By consulting these groups, the Council aims to create a policy that works for everyone, taking into account the diverse needs of the community.
Appendix 1 LBH Draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2025 v3.pdf (405 KB) (pdf)
