Statement of Licensing Policy - Licensing Act 2003

Have your say on the review of our Statement of Licensing Policy - Licensing Act 2003, which we must legally update at least every five years.

Background

Our current Licensing Act Policy runs from 7 January 2021 to 6 January 2026.  The policy sets out how we carry out our licensing functions in Breckland to help with the four licensing objectives:

• the prevention of crime and disorder
• public safety
• the prevention of public nuisance
• the protection of children from harm

It also covers these licensable activities:

• retail sale of alcohol
• supply of alcohol by or on behalf of a club
• provision of regulated entertainment such as live or recorded music, film, indoor sporting events, performance of dance etc
• provision of late night refreshment

What are we consulting on?

We are now reviewing the current policy.  We want to understand if it provides sufficient and satisfactory information on how we administer the licensing function both for applicants and everyone else.  We also want to know if you think there is anything missing from the policy.

Have your say

The closing dates for comments is 31 August 2025.

You can email your response to licensingteam@breckland.gov.uk or post to:

Licensing Team
Breckland Council
Elizabeth House
Walpole Loke
Dereham
Norfolk  NR19 1EE 

Next steps

Following the consultation, the responses will be presented to the Committee of the Licensing Authority in September 2025.  Final approval must be given by Full Council.

Breckland Licensing Policy 2025 (PDF, 930 KB)(opens new window)