(1)  A council may –

(a) grant an application for a place of assembly licence for a specific event or for general purposes subject to any conditions; or

(b) refuse to grant the application.

(2)  In determining an application, a council is to consider the following matters:

(a) the maintenance of peace and good order;

(b) the prevention of noise, smell, pollution or other nuisances;

(c) the effect of traffic on highways;

(d) whether the place of assembly is capable of being operated, used or managed in accordance with any relevant guidelines;

(e) the protection of public health.

(3)  The council, by notice in writing served on the applicant, must notify –

(a) the granting of the application; or

(b) the refusal to grant the application.