Guidance for applicants

Temporary Event Notice (TEN)

What is a ‘Permitted Temporary Event’?

Permitted temporary events are events that take place in any premises, open space or temporary structures and:

• Consist of one or more licensable activities 
• Where the premises are used over a period of no longer than 96 hours (4 days)
• No more than 499 people will attend
• Are not covered by an existing licence or certificate granted under the Licensing Act 2003
  
  

• A TEN is given to the Council and Police in accordance with the legislation and details set out in the Westminster City Council TEN Fact Sheet (196kb)

Please note: A TEN must be submitted 10 working days before the day on which the event is due to start. Working days do not include bank holidays.

Submit a Temporary Event Notice

Where to send your TEN

Please forward two copies of your completed application, with the fee of £21 to:

Temporary Event Notices
City of Westminster Licensing Service,
14th Floor City Hall,
64 Victoria Street,
London, SW1E 6QP

Please note: If the premises are situated in one or more licensing authority areas, send two copies of this notice to each additional licensing authority.

AND

Please send one copy of your application to:

Metropolitan Police Licensing Team
4th Floor
Westminster City Hall
64 Victoria Street
London
SW1E 6QP

Fax: 020 7641 2436

Please note: If the premises are situated in one or more police areas, send a copy of this notice to each additional chief officer of police.

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