Who are the premises licence applications submitted to?
Applications for premises licences must be made to the licensing authority within whose area your premises is situated. This will normally be your local authority.
Who are premises licence applications submitted to Scotland?
You must either be, or have appointed, a designated premises supervisor (DPS) before you can apply for a licence. A DPS holds a ‘personal licence’ to sell alcohol. You might have to register to pay machine game duty on any gaming machines you have on your premises.
What is a premises licence definition?
A premises licence, or a club premises certificate, is a permanent licence granted for a specific location, that authorises the holder to carry on any or all of the following licensable activities: the sale of alcohol. the supply of alcohol by a club to its members and guests.
What is the purpose of reviewing a premises licence?
Decide that no action is necessary to promote the licensing objectives. Modify or add conditions to the licence. Exclude a licensable activity from the licence. Remove the designated premises supervisor.
What are the 2 parts to a premises licence?
The premises licence document comes in two parts, as follows:
- The premises licence summary.
- The full premises licence complete with all of the conditions and plan.
How long do premises licence last?
How long does a premises licence last? A premises licence lasts for the lifetime of the business, unless you apply for a licence for a shorter period.
Who can get an occasional licence?
You can apply for an occasional licence if any of the following are true:
- you’re from a voluntary organisation.
- you hold a premises licence to sell alcohol.
- you hold a personal licence to sell alcohol.
Is a premises licence a legal requirement?
What is a premises licence? Premises at which entertainment and certain other activities including the sale of alcohol are provided are required to be licensed under the Licensing Act 2003 (the Act). The premises licence is valid for the life of the business supplying alcohol and/or regulated entertainment.
What are the two parts of a premises licence?
Does a premises licence expire?
Unless a shorter period is specifically stated, all premises licences will be granted for the life of the business. A licence may be revoked, suspended or surrendered. An annual fee must also be paid to maintain the licence.
What are the 2 parts of a premises licence?
Who can review a premises licence?
Who can apply for a review? A responsible authority or any other person may apply for a licence to be reviewed but the grounds for review must be relevant to one or more of the four licensing objectives: the prevention of crime and disorder. public safety.
What do I need to apply for a premises licence?
Any application for a premises licence (but not for club registration) must also include a form of consent given by the individual whom the applicant wishes to have specified in the premises licence as the DPS. The DPS consent form is available separately. Please send original application to the Local Authority at this address: (updated April 2013)
What happens if you get planning permission for a premises?
If the planning permission position is clear before the licensing authority has to deal with the licensing application, there will then be little doubt that the premises can be lawfully used for the purposes covered by the proposed premises licence.
Can a change of use be done with a planning licence?
This could be done as part of the same application as a change of use. As set out above, the licensing and planning application processes are entirely distinct. Simply because planning permission is obtained, does not mean that a premises licence will automatically be awarded.
Where do I go to get a licence for my business?
Applications for premises licences must be made to the licensing authority within whose area your premises is situated. This will normally be your local authority. Application forms can be obtained from GOV.UK or Home Office websites or, on request, from your licensing authority.
