🏢 Premises Licence Application Guide

📋 Making an Application

Applications must be submitted to the local licensing authority for the area where the premises are located.

🗂️ What’s Required:

• ✅ Application form

• ✍️ Signed consent form (for Designated Premises Supervisor)

• 🗺️ Plan of the premises (specific format)

• 💷 Application fee

• 📘 Operating Schedule

⚖️ The Four Licensing Objectives

Your application must promote the following objectives:

1. 🚔 Prevention of crime and disorder

2. 🚑 Public safety

3. 🔇 Prevention of public nuisance

4. 🧒 Protection of children from harm

📝 What is an Operating Schedule?

This document outlines how your premises will operate. It must include:

• 🎭 Licensable activities

• ⏰ Hours of each activity

• 🚪 Opening hours to the public

• 🧑 DPS details

• 🍻 Alcohol consumption (on/off premises or both)

• ✅ Steps to uphold licensing objectives

💰 Application Fees

📌 Multipliers for alcohol-led venues (Bands D & E only):

• Band D → x2 = £900 | Annual: £640

• Band E → x3 = £1,905 | Annual: £1,050

📢 Advertising Your Application

To meet the legal requirements, applicants must:

• 🪧 Display a notice at the premises (blue A4 paper, font size 16+, for 28 days)

• 📰 Publish a notice in a local newspaper within 10 working days of application

🕒 What Happens Next?

Once submitted, your application enters a 28-day consultation period.

📌 If no valid objections:
✅ Licence is automatically granted.

📌 If there are objections:
⚖️ A licensing hearing will decide the outcome:

• Approval

• Approval with conditions

• Refusal

🎯 Professional Application Support – From £750+VAT

Let us handle the process for you. Our service is available for premises in England & Wales.

🧰 Included:

• 🔎 Risk assessment

• 🤝 Liaison with authorities

• 📝 Application + Operating Schedule preparation

• 🪧 Site & 📰 newspaper notice preparation

• 🛡️ Objection management

🚫 Not Included:

• Government application fee

• Local newspaper fees

• Premises plans

💬 “A strong application backed by experienced negotiation can make all the difference.”

📌 Application Process: Step by Step

1️⃣ Initial Consultation

Complete a quick form outlining:

• Licence holder (individual/company)

• DPS name

• Hours & licensable activities

• Operating schedule basics

2️⃣ Application Drafting

We’ll align your application with:

• Local policies

• Cumulative impact/saturation zones

• Any unique local authority conditions

3️⃣ Submission

Once approved by you, we submit it to the licensing authority to begin the 28-day consultation.

4️⃣ Advertising

We’ll:

• Design & publish the public notice

• Guide you on properly displaying the site notice

5️⃣ Consultation Period

We monitor progress, respond to queries or objections, and manage negotiations. If there are no valid objections, the licence is issued.

📬 Ready to Get Started?

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