Breaches
This register is a record of Pubs Code breaches that pub-owning businesses have reported to the Pubs Code Adjudicator. Please note, this is a record of breaches reported since 1 April 2022 when the self-reporting process was formalised. Applies to England and Wales.
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Self-reported breaches results list
Breach Reported November 2025
Pub-owning Business: Stonegate
Topic: BDM Notes
Regulation and description: Regulation 41(4)
A pub-owning business must ensure that the Business Development Manager (BDM) provides tied pub tenants with a record of discussions in connection with matters set out in subsection 41(4)(a) within 14 days of the discussion.
Date of breach: January 2025
Matter reported / Further information:
BDM note of 1 meeting was not sent within the required timescale due to BDM error. PCA satisfied POB has taken appropriate action in the circumstances reported.
Breach Reported September 2025
Pub-owning Business: Punch Pubs
Topic: Rent assessment proposal
Regulation and description: Regulation 19(1)(a)
Duty to conduct a rent assessment in connection with a rent review required under the tenancy.
Date of breach: January 2022
Matter reported / Further information:
In 1 instance the POB did not issue a rent assessment proposal at rent review. PCA has given advice to the POB.
Breach Reported June 2025
Pub-owning Business: Greene King
Topic: Rent assessment proposal
Regulation and description: Regulation 20(2)(a)
The rent assessment proposal must be provided to the tied pub tenant, in the case of an assessment conducted under regulation 19(1)(a), at least 6 months before the rent review date.
Date of breach: May 2025
Matter reported / Further information:
1 instance of a rent assessment proposal not being provided within the required timescale. PCA has given advice to the POB.
Breach Reported March 2025
Pub-owning Business: Stonegate
Topic: BDM Notes
Regulation and description: Regulation 41(4)(b)
A pub-owning business must ensure that the business development manager provides tied pub tenants with a record of discussions in connection with matters set out in subsection 41(4)(a) within 14 days of the discussion.
Date of breach: December 2024
Matter reported / Further information:
BDM notes of 3 meetings were not sent within the required timescale due to BDM error. PCA satisfied POB has taken appropriate action in the circumstances reported.
Breach Reported October 2024
Pub-owning Business: Admiral Taverns
Topic: BDM Notes
Regulation and description: Regulation 41(4)(b)
A pub-owning business must ensure that the business development manager provides tied pub tenants with a record of discussions in connection with matters set out in subsection 41(4)(a) within 14 days of the discussion.
Date of breach: July 2024
Matter reported / Further information:
A BDM note of 1 meeting was not sent within the required timescale due to BDM user error. PCA satisfied POB has taken appropriate action in the circumstances reported.
Breach Reported October 2024
Pub-owning Business: Marston's
Topic: BDM Notes
Regulation and description: Regulation 41(4)
A pub-owning business must ensure that the Business Development Manager (BDM) provides tied pub tenants with a record of discussions in connection with matters set out in subsection 41(4)(a) within 14 days of the discussion.
Date of breach: June 2024 - August 2024
Matter reported / Further information:
BDM notes of 147 meetings were not sent within the required timescale due to an internal IT issue. PCA satisfied POB has taken appropriate action in the circumstances reported.
Breach Reported September 2024
Pub-owning Business: Stonegate
Topic: BDM Notes
Regulation and description: Regulation 41(4)(b)
A pub-owning business must ensure that the business development manager provides tied pub tenants with a record of discussions in connection with matters set out in subsection 41(4)(a) within 14 days of the discussion.
Date of breach: August 2024
Matter reported / Further information:
BDM notes of 2 meetings were not sent within the required timescale due to BDM error. PCA satisfied POB has taken appropriate action in the circumstances reported.
Breach Reported September 2024
Pub-owning Business: Punch Pubs
Topic: Rent assessment proposal
Regulation and description: Regulation 20(2)(a)
The rent assessment proposal must be provided to the tied pub tenant, in the case of an assessment conducted under regulation 19(1)(a), at least 6 months before the rent review date.
Date of breach: May 2024 - June 2024
Matter reported / Further information:
2 instances of a rent assessment proposal not being provided within the required timescale. PCA satisfied POB has taken appropriate action in the circumstances reported.
Breach Reported September 2024
Pub-owning Business: Stonegate
Topic: BDM Notes
Regulation and description: Regulation 41(4)(b)
A pub-owning business must ensure that the business development manager provides tied pub tenants with a record of discussions in connection with matters set out in subsection 41(4)(a) within 14 days of the discussion.
Date of breach: August 2024
Matter reported / Further information:
BDM notes of 6 meetings were not sent within the required timescale due to an internal IT issue. PCA monitoring the POB’s management and resolution of this ongoing IT issue.
Breach Reported August 2024
Pub-owning Business: Stonegate
Topic: BDM Notes
Regulation and description: Regulation 41(4)(b)
A pub-owning business must ensure that the business development manager provides tied pub tenants with a record of discussions in connection with matters set out in subsection 41(4)(a) within 14 days of the discussion.
Date of breach: July 2024
Matter reported / Further information:
BDM notes of 1 meeting were not sent within the required timescale. PCA satisfied POB has taken appropriate action in the circumstances reported.