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Under their statistics of “approved applications” include simple admin such as a change of name to the DPS (Designated Premises Supervisor), a minor change to the layout of a venue, slight adjustments for standard, daytime restaurants.

Additionally, if a bar applies for a licence to stay open until 2am with standing room, and the council grants a licence but forces them to close at 11pm, bans vertical drinking, and requires full table-service only, the council counts that as an "Approved" application. Yes, it’s approved, but the license can be vastly different to the applicant’s business model and therefore can be untenable and withdrawn completely.