The application is made to the licensing authority in which the premises is situated and the application itself consists of:
- Application form
- Signed consent form for the designated premises supervisor (if the application includes the sale of alcohol)
- Plan of the premises in a specific format.
- Application fee.
The main purpose of the licensing process is to promote the 4 licensing objectives and applications will include an ‘operating schedule’
An operating schedule will include details of:
- the licensable activities the premises licence is to cover
- the times the activities will take place
- the times when the premises will be open to the public
- Who is the designated premises supervisor?
- whether any alcohol that is to be sold, is for consumption on or of the premises or both
- the steps proposed to be taken to promote the 4 licensing objectives
How much does a premises licence application cost?
The premises licence application fee is based on the non-domestic rateable value of your premises, whether the premises are used ‘exclusively or primarily for the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises’ and whether you host any events with more than 5,000 attendees at time.
Advertising your premises licence application
As part of the premises licence application the applicant must:
- display a notice of the application at the premises for 28 days starting from the day after the application was submitted
- publish a notice of the application in a locally circulated newspaper within 10 working days starting from the day after the application was submitted.
The site notice must be:
- on pale blue paper
- A4 size or larger
- large font – font size 16 or larger
What happens after the premises licence application has been submitted?
Once the application has been submitted there is a 28 day consultation / representation period. If after the 28 days there haven’t been any relevant representations from any of the responsible authorities or relevant persons, the licence will be granted. If there have been representations and the local authority deem them to be relevant, they will arrange a licensing hearing. At the hearing the application will be granted, granted with extra conditions or rejected and refused.
Premises Licence Application Service from £785+vat
This service is for premises based in England & Wales.
We would conduct a thorough risk assessment, liaising with the applicant and the responsible authorities throughout. We would prepare, complete and submit a suitable, valuable and flexible operating schedule, submit all forms of application to the relevant authorities and liaise with any potential ‘objectors’ on your behalf throughout the 28 day ‘consultation’ period before the licence is granted. We would also prepare the notices for display on the premises licence application and in the local newspaper.
What does this cover?
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- Risk Assessment by an experienced consultant
- Liaison with the applicant and the responsible authorities
- Preparation, completion & submission of all forms of application including the Operating Schedule
- Preparation and the posting of notices for the premises and in the local press
- Negotiation with any concerned parties throughout the consultation period
What's not included:
Licensing Authority fee
Newspaper notice fee
Plans
Whilst there can never be a guarantee that a licence will be granted, the Licensing Act 2003 is underpinned by a presumption of ‘grant’ of licences, nevertheless, effective negotiation and a strong application are still required to avoid attracting objections.