Yes, a transfer of license for persons not company as clearly outlined section 42 of the license act.
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the transfer of premises license is applicable to a person within a company I.e. within a supermarket or a premises where there is a change of pub landlord or selling business. A transfer could occur if the current occupier own the rateable building (value by which license fee is determined).
morrisons do not own the building so having a license in place has no selling point as they have a lease. Which is run by a third party so any lease conditions have to be agreed with LXB in this case. The fact the top band license is less than 2k is hardly going to put off other companies of similar to morrisons? 2k is nothing. Let alone the length of time to obtain a new license can be done just as quickly depending on council and call ins.
Not a 100% but type class consent of use outlined in the building might effect an outright transfer or could have bearing on its consent.
variances are the changing or additions removals on a current license I.e extended hours.