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The Hard - Notice Of Application For The Grant Of A Premises Licence
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LICENSING ACT 2003
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A PREMISES LICENCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been made to the licensing authority of Portsmouth City Council for the grant of a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003. Details of the application are as follows:
Name of Applicant: Emma Stephens
Postal address of premises: 17-18 The Hard, Portsmouth PO1 3DT
Sale of Alcohol: Monday to Saturday 12:00-23:00 Sunday 11:00-23:00
Regulated Entertainment:
Live Music: Friday and Saturday 18:00-23:00 Sunday 12:00-17:00
Recorded Music: Monday to Sunday 07:00-23:00
A copy of the statutory register may be inspected during normal office hours at the address shown below or online at
Any responsible authority, or any other person wishing to make representations on this matter must submit those representations in writing to the Licensing Manager, Licensing Service, Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AL by no later than 22nd April 2026 Written representations may also be made by email to:
Any relevant representations should include a name and address and will be deemed public documents, will be forwarded to the licence holder and will be considered by the licensing authority. All relevant representations will be available for public inspection and also published on the council's website.
It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application and, on summary conviction for the offence, a person is liable to a fine of any amount.
Signed: Emma Stephens
Dated: 26/03/2026
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