Sorry, this may be a "how long is a pice of string?" question.
Briefly, our local Post Office/small shop closed down and was sold. The man who bought it owns a chain of Off Licences - he bought the premises for his 19 year old nephew to run as part of the chain. There was a great deal of opposition to this (on the grounds of extra traffic, parking, litter, anti-social behaviour, extended opening hours - he was going to open 'til 11pm every night: this is a residential area, local primary school is round the corner - already have 4 off licences in walking distance.)
Anyway, there was a hearing at the Magistrates Court and the licence was refused.
Since heard that he is taking his appeal to Crown Court - so the Residents' Committee is gearing up to oppose again. Apparently, however, if we lose this time, we are liable for court costs. How much are we talking here? Hundreds? Thousands? And is it shared equally between everyone who has opposed the licence - so, eg., dh and I would have to pay a share?
Anyone have any expertise in this?