Licensing Act 2003 - premises licence
Apply for a premises alcohol licence.
What is a premises licence?
A premises licence authorises the use of any premises (vehicle, vessel or moveable structure or any place or a part of any premises), for licensable activities. A single licence covers all activities. However, if alcohol is sold or supplied a personal licence holder and a designated premises supervisor are a mandatory requirement.
Licensable activities include the following:
- sale by retail of alcohol
- a performance of a play
- an exhibition of a film
- an indoor sporting event
- a boxing or wrestling entertainment
- a performance of live music
- any playing of recorded music
- dancing
- any entertainment of a similar description to that falling within the performance of live music, the playing of recorded music and dancing
- late night refreshment (hot food or hot drink between 11pm and 5am)
Licensing Act 2003 Policy
All applicants are strongly advised to read the council's
Application forms
Application for a new Premises Licence |
Application to vary a Premises Licence |
Changing a Designated Premises Supervisor |
Transferring a Premises Licence |
Application for a Minor Variation to a Premises Licence |
Additional forms |
Club Premises Certificates |
Find out more about Premises Licenses
Further information is available on our Licensing Act 2003 - Premises frequently asked questions page.
We also publish for consultation a list of Applications made under the Licensing Act 2003.