District Licensing Committees

​What the District Licensing Committee does

The committee considers and grants or renews applications for licences and manager’s certificates.

Hearings schedule

See a schedule of District Licensing Committee hearings.

How District Licensing Committee hearings are run

For more information on what happens at District Licensing Committee hearings, download our procedures manual.

Get a copy of the procedures manual

How the District Licensing Committee makes its decisions

Our practice and guidance notes will help you understand the District Licensing Committee's approach on the Sale of Supply and Alcohol Act 2012.

The notes cover various topics that may apply to your application for a licence or manager’s certificate.

District Licensing Committee panel members

Each licensing committee has three members, including a chairperson.  

Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority (ARLA) annual reports

ARLA is the new body for reviewing any licence appeals and ruling on enforcement proceedings.

ARLA produces an annual report each year. The 2016 and 2017 reports refer to attachments that are available upon request.