Paragraph 5 Licence applications etc: processF1

require a licensing authority to be satisfied as to a matter specified in the regulations before granting, renewing, varying or transferring a licence;

require a licensing authority to have regard to a matter specified in the regulations, in deciding whether to grant, renew, vary or transfer a licence.

to specify the form and content of an application;

to specify information to be provided in connection with an application;

to specify the procedure for rectifying procedural irregularities;

to specify the time limits for doing anything required to be done in connection with an application and any procedure for extending any such limits;

to inspect sites, facilities, equipment or vehicles for the purposes of deciding an application, but may not give the licensing authority any power of entry.