In this Schedule—

• “court”, except where the context otherwise requires, means—

  1. a

     in relation to premises in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, the magistrates' court;

  2. b

     in relation to premises in Scotland, the sheriff court;

• “owner” in relation to premises, means—

  1. a

     a person (other than a mortgagee not in possession) entitled to dispose of the fee simple of the premises, whether in possession or in reversion;

  2. b

     a person who holds or is entitled to the rents and profits of the premises under a lease that (when granted) was for a term of not less than 3 years;

• “person who has an interest”, in relation to premises, includes—

  1. a

     the owner;

  2. b

     any person with control of or responsibility for the premises;

  3. c

     any person who otherwise occupies the premises;

• “premises” includes—

  1. a

     any land, vehicle, vessel or other place (whether enclosed or not);

  2. b

     any outbuildings that are, or are used as, part of premises;

• “premises licence” has the meaning given by section 11 of the Licensing Act 2003;

• “relevant licensing authority” has the meaning given by section 12 of that Act.