47Licensing premises

47 Licensing premises (1) The council must, not later than 28 days after receiving an application for the licensing of premises in relation to the keeping of dogs: (a) licence or renew the licence of the premises, either conditionally or unconditionally; or (b) refuse to licence or renew the licence of the premises and refund to the applicant the fee accompanying the application. (2) The council may take into account, in considering an application under clause (1), a matter that is, in its opinion, relevant and in particular may take into account: (aa) the area of the municipality in which the premises are located and any determination made by Council as to the suitability of