4. In paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to the 1982 Act, after sub-paragraph (1), there shall be inserted as follows:–
“(1A) Where an application is made for the grant or renewal of a licence in relation to a house in multiple occupation used as a women’s refuge, the licensing authority shall, as soon as the application is made to them, give notice in writing to such persons residing in the vicinity of the premises in relation to which the application is made as the authority consider fit of the making of the application containing the information specified in sub-paragraph (3) below.”