A Licensing Act 2003 premises licence is required to authorise:
- the sale or supply of alcohol,
- the provision of regulated entertainment (such as live music, indoor sporting events, etc),
- the provision of late night refreshment (the sale of hot food or drink between 11pm and 5am)
Application, consent form and guidance notes
Guidance notes are available via the online application form (you can also read the latest national guidance on GOV.UK):
Attachments required
The following documents are required to be uploaded as part of the application:
- plan of the premises
- proof of your right to work in the United Kingdom (individual applicants only)
- consent form completed by the nominated designated premises supervisor (DPS) - required for applications that include the sale of alcohol
- application to include the alternative mandatory condition (if applicable)
Fees
Please be aware that no refunds will be given if either the information supplied is incorrect or the address is found to be outside of our authority boundary.
Fees are based on the non-domestic rateable value (NDRV) of the premises. These can be checked on the Valuation Office Agency (VOA).
Processing and timescales
If you do not submit your application electronically, you must also serve a copy, including the accompanying documentation, to all the responsible authorities on the same day. When using the online form, we will undertake the consultation with the responsible authorities.
The consultation period is 28 days following receipt of the valid application. If no representations have been received, the premises licence is granted.
If relevant representations are made against the application, a hearing will be held within 20 working days after the end of the consultation period, where the matter will be decided by a licensing sub-committee (which is made up of elected members of the council).
The licence is subject to an annual fee.
