Special provisions relating to Greater London
17Provisional grant of licences in Greater London
(1)
Where—
(a)
application is made to the Greater London Council 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)
the Council are satisfied that the premises would, if completed in accordance with plans deposited in accordance with the requirements of the Council, be such that the Council would grant the licence,
the Council may grant the licence subject to a condition that it shall be of no effect until confirmed by the Council.
(2)
The Greater London Council 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 the Council, and
(b)
that the licence is held by a fit and proper person.