Maidstone- Licensing Consultancy & Training
Professional Licensing Support for Premises in Maidstone
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Licensing Professionals provides specialist consultancy services for pubs, bars, restaurants, takeaways, off-licences, clubs, and licensed premises across Maidstone Borough.
We support businesses in Maidstone town centre, Bearsted, Loose, Coxheath, Marden, Harrietsham, Lenham, Staplehurst, Headcorn, Yalding, Aylesford, and surrounding areas, offering expert advice, compliant applications, and professional representation under the Licensing Act 2003.
Whether you are opening a new venue, adding alcohol to your licence, or dealing with enforcement or a review, we manage the process clearly and efficiently from start to finish.
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Our Licensing Services in Maidstone
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We provide end-to-end licensing support before Maidstone Borough Council Licensing Authority, including:
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✔ Premises Licence Applications
New licences for pubs, restaurants, takeaways, shops, and hospitality venues.
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✔ Full (Major) Variations
Adding alcohol, extending hours, introducing regulated entertainment, or making significant changes.
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✔ Minor Variations
Low-impact amendments such as layout adjustments or minor condition changes.
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✔ DPS Changes & Transfers
Fast, compliant handling of Designated Premises Supervisor changes and licence transfers.
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✔ Licensing Reviews & Hearings
Professional representation at Sub-Committee hearings, reviews, and enforcement matters.
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✔ Compliance & Advisory Services
Ongoing support to ensure your premises remains compliant with licence conditions and Maidstone’s licensing policy.
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Local Knowledge of Maidstone Licensing
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We understand how Maidstone Borough Council approaches licensing decisions, including:
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Strong emphasis on the Prevention of Public Nuisance, particularly in residential and mixed-use areas
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Careful scrutiny of alcohol applications in Maidstone town centre and evening economy locations
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Expectations around CCTV, incident and refusals logs, staff training, and dispersal policies
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Close consideration of applications affecting:
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Maidstone town centre
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Night-time economy zones
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Areas close to housing, transport hubs, and schools
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Our applications are written to reflect local authority expectations, reducing the risk of objections, delays, or refusal.
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Why Choose Licensing Professionals in Maidstone
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✔ Specialists in UK licensing law and the Licensing Act 2003
✔ Experience dealing with Kent and London borough licensing authorities
✔ Clear, compliant operating schedules tailored to Maidstone policy
✔ Professional hearing representation
✔ Integrated compliance training and advisory services
✔ Straightforward advice — no jargon, no guesswork
We don’t just submit forms — we manage the entire licensing process.
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Adding Alcohol to a Maidstone Premises?
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If your premises currently operates as a café, takeaway, or late-night food outlet and you want to add alcohol, this will almost always require a Full (Major) Variation.
We will:
✔ Assess your proposal
✔ Draft a compliant operating schedule
✔ Prepare plans and supporting documents
✔ Engage with Responsible Authorities
✔ Represent you if a hearing is required
This approach gives your application the best possible chance of approval.
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Serving All Areas of Maidstone Borough
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We provide licensing support across:
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Maidstone town centre
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Bearsted
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Loose
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Coxheath
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Marden
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Harrietsham
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Lenham
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Staplehurst
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Headcorn
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Yalding
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Aylesford
If your business operates anywhere within Maidstone Borough, we can assist.
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Free Initial Licensing Consultation
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If you need help with:
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A premises licence application
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A variation or DPS change
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A review or enforcement issue
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Or simply want to understand what Maidstone Borough Council will expect
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👉 Book your free initial consultation today
We’ll review your situation and explain the correct route before you apply.
Licensing Professionals – Clear advice. Professional representation. Real results.
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We work in line with Maidstone Council's Statement of Licensing Policy
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