69.4 Notice Of Application For A Declaration As To Suitability Of Licensed Premises For A Restaurant Certificate

What this form is for

• • Use this form when applying for a new restaurant certificate with alcohol service
• • Use this form when changing the use of existing licensed premises to restaurant operations
• • Use this form when seeking confirmation that premises meet suitability requirements
• • Use this form when required by court procedures for restaurant licensing
• • Don't use this form for standard renewal of existing licenses
• • Don't use this form for applications without alcohol service

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Applications should typically be submitted at least 8-12 weeks before your intended opening date to allow for processing time and any required public consultation periods.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form completed
• • Correct application fee included
• • Detailed premises information provided
• • Site plan or location map attached
• • Proof of ownership or lease agreement
• • Public notice documentation
• • Any required supporting certificates

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct form version from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information
3. 3Gather required supporting documentation
4. 4Submit the completed form to the relevant District Court
5. 5Pay any required fees
6. 6Keep a copy of your application for records
7. 7Await notification of the court's decision

Known limitations

• • This form does not guarantee approval of your application
• • Meeting suitability requirements doesn't automatically address all licensing needs
• • Additional permissions may be required from other authorities
• • Public objections could affect the outcome
• • The court has discretion to refuse declarations even if requirements are met