How to apply
Before applying, make sure you've taken a look at our guidance for online applicants and fees list below to ensure you include all the necessary information with your application.
New applicants
Premises management
- Apply for a variation of an existing licence
- Apply for a minor variation of an existing licence
- Apply to vary named Designated Premises Supervisor
- Consent form for person to be Designated Premises Supervisor
- Apply to be removed as Designated Premises Supervisor
- Apply to transfer a licence to a new licensee
- Consent form for licence holder to transfer licence
- Apply for interim authority notice
- Apply for notification of an interest in a licensed premise
Email [email protected] for a postal application form. The council has established a cheque payment surcharge for all Type 3 and some Type 2 licensing regime fees. View the fees list above for more detail.
To request a change of address please email [email protected]
Displaying notice
For new, provisional statements or full variation applications under the Licensing Act 2003 a notice must be displayed on the premises for 28 days starting from the application date. The display notice must be on A4 paper and be light blue in colour. A notice with the same information must also be displayed in a local newspaper within 10 days from the application date.
A notice is also required for a minor variation application for 10 working days from the day after the application is made. The display notice must be on A4 paper and white in colour. No newspaper public notice is required for minor variations.
Public notice templates: