Application for premises licence
Who can apply to a premises licence: A premises licence application can be made by anyone 18 and over, or a company which operates the business or an Organisation such as a charity or educational institution. Once granted, the individual, company or organisation becomes the premises licence holder with responsibility for the legal operation of the premises.
Application documents: An application for a premises licence must be made to the relevant licensing authority accompanied by the following documents and appropriate fee:
- an operating schedule,
- a plan of the premises in the prescribed form,
- if the licensable activities include the supply of alcohol, a DPS consent form,
Written applications requires sending a copy of the application (including all the documents) to all responsible authorities. If the application is submitted online, the licensing authority will send a copy of the application to each responsible authority.
Advertising the application: The Secretary of State require an applicant to advertise to make other persons aware of the details of the application. In order to meet this requirement you need to prepare a summary of the application in the prescribed form and
- Published in a local newspaper; within the 10 working days of your consultation period
- An A4 size notice displayed on or outside the premises. from the first day to the 28th (last) day of your consultation period.
