Sex establishments

Anyone may object to an application for the grant, renewal or transfer of a sex establishment licence. They should contact us stating why they object, within 28 days of the date of the application.

licensing@basingstoke.gov.uk

01256 844844 or 01252 622122

Shared Licensing Service

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and Hart District Council

Rights of appeal

If you are refused a licence, or refused the renewal of your licence, you may appeal to the local magistrates' court within 21 days of being notified of the refusal.

You may also appeal to the Crown Court against a decision of a magistrates' court.

However, the right to appeal does not apply where the licence was refused on the grounds that:

• the number of sex establishments in the area has already reached the limit set by the Council
• the grant of the licence would be out of keeping with the area where the premises are located

A licence holder who wishes to appeal against a condition can appeal to a local magistrates' court.

Variations

You can apply to us at any time for a variation of the terms, conditions or restrictions in your licence.

Tell us about changes to a licence

Offences and penalties

You could be prosecuted if you operate a sex establishment without a licence or ignore licence conditions. It is an offence to admit anyone under 18. If convicted, you could be fined from £1,000 to £20,000.