Premises licensing notifications

There is legislation that means that your representation may be made public. The relevant legislation is:

• The Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005; 
• Freedom of Information Act 2000, Data Protection Act 1998 and 
• Environmental Information Regulations 2004

The Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005

Under these regulations, we must send copies of all relevant representations to the Applicant. 

The regulations also say that all hearings shall take place in public (which means that your representations will usually become public) but that we can exclude the public from all or part of a hearing where we consider that the public interest in so doing outweighs the public interest in the hearing, or that part of the hearing, taking place in public.  

Freedom of Information Act 2000, Data Protection Act 1998 and Environmental Information Regulations 2004

These Acts and regulations contain further rights to access information held by the Licensing Authority. There are several exemptions that may apply. While it is unlikely that anyone would need to rely on this legislation to require access to your representations (since the provisions already referred to are extensive), you should be aware that this legislation could also apply to your representations and require the Licensing Authority to disclose them.

The Licensing Authority’s Approach

The legislation referred to creates a presumption in fairness to the Applicant and in the public interest of transparency and openness that your representations will be disclosed to the Applicant and the public. 

We will not usually exclude or redact any information that is given to the Applicant. As a matter of fairness, there is a presumption that an Applicant should be fully aware of the details of the persons who has made representations in relation to the application. 

We will attempt however to exclude or redact certain sensitive information from information that is available for the public but not information that is given to the Applicant. This applies to: 

• Your signature; 
• Your telephone number; 
• Your email address;
• Your house number/name:
• Your postcode; 

We will not usually exclude or redact your name and address. We consider that it will generally be in the public interest to be transparent and open as to who made representations. 

Can I request that my details are not disclosed?

We can decide to withhold more of your personal details (such as your name and address) and instead give only minimal details (such as your street name or general location within a street). However, we can only do so where the circumstances justify such action. We cannot do this in all cases. We cannot set out all the circumstances that may be relevant. One example may be that you consider that you or your family might suffer some detriment were the details disclosed. You must tell us why you feel that we should do this. If we decide that we cannot comply with your request, we will tell you and give you an opportunity to consider your position and/or withdraw your representation before we disclose it.      

Notice of application to North Northamptonshire Council for a Premises Licence Variation

Name of applicant: Layla Leighton

Address of premises: Ferrers & Vine, 2 Westfield Terrace, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8BB

It is proposed to licence these premises for:

Extend sale of alcohol (On the premises)

Monday to Sunday 18:00 to 23:00 to Monday to Sunday 10:00 to 22:30

Representations can be made on the following dates: From 3 January 2026 to 30 January 2026

By writing to:

North Northamptonshire Council
Regulatory Services Licensing Administration
Thrapston Offices, Cedar Drive
Thrapston
NN14 4LZ

By emailing: [email protected]

The application may be viewed on the council's licensing register or by appointment at the above offices. To attend the offices please email [email protected].

It is an offence to make a false statement in connection with an application and those who make a false statement may be liable on summary conviction to a fine of any amount.

Notice of application to North Northamptonshire Council for a Premises Licence

Name of applicant: Guy Freeman-Pow

Address of premises: Ground Rules Festival in the grounds of Deene Park, Deene, NN17 3EW

The sale by retail of alcohol - On the premises

• Monday 12am to 2am
• Friday 11am to 23:59pm
• Saturday and Sunday 12am to 6am and 11am 23:59pm

Late night refreshment - Outdoors

• Monday 12am to 5am
• Friday 11pm to 23:59pm
• Saturday and Sunday 12am to 5am and 11pm to 23:59pm

Films - Outdoors

• Monday 12am to 2am
• Friday 11am to 23:59pm
• Saturday and Sunday 12am to 6am and 11am 23:59pm

Live music - Outdoors

• Friday 11am to 23:59pm
• Saturday and Sunday 12am to 4am and 11am to 23:59pm

Recorded music - Outdoors

• Friday 11am to 23:59pm
• Saturday and Sunday 12am to 4am and 11am to 23:59pm

Dance - Outdoors

• Monday 12am to 2am
• Friday 11am to 23:59pm
• Saturday and Sunday 12am to 4am and 11am to 23:59pm

Similar reg entertainment activity to that falling within live or recorded music or performances of dance - Outdoors

• Monday 12am to 2am
• Friday 11am to 23:59pm
• Saturday and Sunday 12am to 4am and 11am to 23:59pm

Hours open to the public

• Monday 12am to 12pm
• Friday 11am to 23:59pm
• Saturday and Sunday 12am to 23:59pm

Representations can be made on the following dates: From 13 January 2026 to 9 February 2026

By writing to:

North Northamptonshire Council
Regulatory Services Licensing Administration
Thrapston Offices, Cedar Drive
Thrapston
NN14 4LZ

By emailing: [email protected]

The application may be viewed on the council's licensing register or by appointment at the above offices. To attend the offices please email [email protected].

It is an offence to make a false statement in connection with an application and those who make a false statement may be liable on summary conviction to a fine of any amount.

Notice of application to North Northamptonshire Council for a Premises Licence Variation

Name of applicant: Punch Taverns Limited

Address of premises: The Red Lion, 42 High Street, Cranford, NN14 4AA

It is proposed to vary the premises to:

To vary the layout of the premises in accordance with the plan submitted (drawing no 24133-501)

To add conditions to relate to the use of the external bar for licensable activities

Representations can be made on the following dates: From 13 January 2026 to 9 February 2026

By writing to:

North Northamptonshire Council
Regulatory Services Licensing Administration
Thrapston Offices, Cedar Drive
Thrapston
NN14 4LZ

By emailing: [email protected]

The application may be viewed on the council's licensing register or by appointment at the above offices. To attend the offices please email [email protected].

It is an offence to make a false statement in connection with an application and those who make a false statement may be liable on summary conviction to a fine of any amount.

Notice of application to North Northamptonshire Council for a Premises Licence

Name of applicant: Grafton Global Ltd

Address of premises: Bargain Booze, 5 Grafton Close, Wellingborough, NN8 5WA

It is proposed to licence these premises for:

The sale by retail of alcohol - Off the premises

Monday to Sunday 6am to 11pm

Hours open to the public

Monday to Sunday 6am to 11pm

Representations can be made on the following dates: From 24 January 2026 to 20 February 2026

By writing to:

North Northamptonshire Council
Regulatory Services Licensing Administration
Thrapston Offices, Cedar Drive
Thrapston
NN14 4LZ

By emailing: [email protected]

The application may be viewed on the council's licensing register or by appointment at the above offices. To attend the offices please email [email protected].

It is an offence to make a false statement in connection with an application and those who make a false statement may be liable on summary conviction to a fine of any amount.