Grant or refusal of licence
77 Grant or refusal of licence
A council may – grant an application for a place of assembly licence for a specific event or for general purposes subject to any conditions; or refuse to grant the application.
In determining an application, a council is to consider the following matters:the maintenance of peace and good order; the prevention of noise, smell, pollution or other nuisances; the effect of traffic on highways; whether the place of assembly is capable of being operated, used or managed in accordance with any relevant guidelines; the protection of public health.
The council, by notice in writing served on the applicant, must notify – the granting of the application; or the refusal to grant the application.
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