Gurkha Village Nepalese Bar and Grill has submitted a premises licence application to West Lancashire Borough Council seeking permission to sell alcohol at its Burscough location. The application, lodged under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003, covers Unit 8 Burscough Wharf, Liverpool Road North, with proposed operating hours from 4pm to 10pm.
Public Consultation Open Until August 7
The application is now open for public representations until August 7, 2026. A notice was published in the Ormskirk Advertiser, inviting comments from interested parties before the statutory deadline. Any individual or business that believes they may be adversely impacted by the proposal is encouraged to submit written representations to the council.
Representations must address one or more of the four licensing objectives: prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, and protection of children from harm. Submissions should include the full name, address, and contact details of the person making the representation to allow the council to validate the submission.
How to View and Comment
Members of the public can inspect the full application at West Lancashire Borough Council’s Licensing Section, Robert Hodge Centre, Stanley Way, Skelmersdale WN8 8EE, Monday to Friday between 9am and 4.30pm. Brief details are also available on the council’s website via the licensing pages.
Written representations must be sent to the council’s licensing team before the August 7 deadline. Those with concerns about noise, late-evening activity, public safety, or cumulative impact are advised to provide specific evidence, such as dates, times, or observations.
Potential Outcomes
After the consultation closes, the council will review any representations received. If objections are submitted, the application may be considered at a licensing sub-committee hearing, which can approve the licence, approve it with conditions, or refuse it. If no valid objections are received, the licence may be granted under delegated powers.
It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with a licensing application, according to the Licensing Act 2003.
Local Context
The venue is situated within Burscough Wharf on Liverpool Road North, a mixed-use destination with food, drink, and retail operators. The proposal focuses on alcohol sales within the premises between 4pm and 10pm. Residents and businesses in the area who may be affected are urged to participate in the consultation process.
