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What is a Premises Licence for?


A premises licence authorises the premises in question to carry out licensable activities. Almost any business that carries on one or more licensable activity will need a premises licence, including takeaways and late night cafes.
What are the licensable activities?
  • sale or supply of alcohol;
  • rovision of regulated entertainment; and
  • provision of late night refreshment (that is the sale of hot food or drink at any time between 11pm - 5am).

 
What is Regulated Entertainment?

Regulated entertainment is entertainment provided in the presence of an audience for the purpose of entertaining that audience, eg:
  • the performance of a play;
  • the exhibition of a film;
  • an indoor sporting event;
  • boxing or wrestling;
  • a performance of live music;
  • any playing of recorded music;
  • a performance of dance; and
  • entertainment of a similar description (eg, a circus).

 
How long is a Premises Licence valid?

A premises licence has effect until the licence is revoked, suspended or surrendered. This means it is not time-limited (unless the applicant specifically requests this)


Who can apply for a Premises Licence?

Individuals, businesses or partnerships can apply. In the case of an individual, the applicant must be aged 18 or over.


If you would like to know more about how to apply for a premises licence click here to view www.premises-licence.com



 

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Would you like some further information on:

Premises Licence Applications

Premises Licence Review,

Premises Licence Variations,

Temporary Event Notices

or any licensing questions then:

Click here to view premises-licence.com

This site is designed to try and give you as much information as possible about Premises Licence Applications.

You can decide whether you wish to attempt applying for your Premises Licence yourself or you would like someone to take over that task for you.

How much will a premises Licence cost?


We guarantee that our prices will be at least 25% cheaper than any comparable solicitors quote and our service will be personal to you. You will have your own personal licensing consultant to handle your case from start to finish.

To contact our licensing team click here

Do I need a Personal Licence?

You need a Personal Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 if you want to sell alcohol.  If you are to be the DPS named on the Premises Licence you must hold a valid Personal Licence.  All sales of alcohol must be authorised by a personal licence holder so it would be useful to have more than one Personal Licence holder working at a particular site.  However, it is not a legal requirement for a Personal Licence holder always to be present when alcohol is sold.