Cinemas Act 1985

Special provisions relating to Greater London E+W+S

17 Provisional grant of licences in Greater London. E+W+S

(1) Where—

(a) application is made to [F1 a local authority in Greater London] for the grant of a licence under section 1 above in respect of premises which are to be, or are in the course of being, constructed, extended or altered, and

(b) [F1 the authority]are satisfied that the premises would, if completed in accordance with plans deposited in accordance with the requirements of [F1 the authority], be such that [F1 the authority]would grant the licence,

[F1 the authority]may grant the licence subject to a condition that it shall be of no effect until confirmed by [F1 the authority].

(2) [F1 A local authority in Greater London]shall confirm any licence granted by virtue of subsection (1) above if and when they are satisfied—

(a) that the premises have been completed in accordance with the plans mentioned in that subsection, or in accordance with those plans as modified with the approval of [F1 the authority], and

(b) that the licence is held by a fit and proper person.

Annotations:

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Amendments (Textual)

F1 Words substituted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 16, Sch. 8 para. 4(1)

18 Variation of licences in Greater London. E+W+S

(1) The holder of a licence under section 1 above granted by [F2 a local authority in Greater London]in respect of any premises may at any time apply to [F2 the authority] for such variation of the terms, conditions or restrictions on or subject to which the licence is held as may be specified in the application; and, subject to subsection (2) below, on any such application [F2 the authority] may make such variations in any of those terms, conditions or restrictions, whether or not those specified in the application, as they think appropriate or may refuse the application.

(2) Section 16 above shall apply in relation to any person aggrieved—

(a) by the refusal of an application under subsection (1) above, or

(b) by any term, condition or restriction substituted under that subsection for any term, condition or restriction on or subject to which the licence was previously held,

as it applies in relation to a person aggrieved as mentioned in section 16(1) above.

Annotations:

Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.

Amendments (Textual)

F2 Words substituted by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 16, Sch. 8 para. 4(1)