Change a premises licence

Change a name or an address, transfer or vary a licence, surrender your licence, ask for a duplicate copy of a licence.

Make a minor change to a premises licence

You can apply to make a minor variation to your premises licence. This is a variation that will impact any of the 4 licensing objectives.

Apply

To make changes, you will need to complete and submit the relevant application form.

Application for a minor variation to a premises or club licence online

Downloadable application forms:

Examples of a minor variation

Minor variations include:

  • small changes to the structure or layout of a premises
  • authorisation for late night refreshment or regulated entertainment - such as performance of plays or film exhibitions
  • small changes to licensing hours - but not changes relating to the sale or supply of alcohol
  • revisions, removals and additions of conditions - this could include the removal or amendment of out of date, irrelevant or unenforceable conditions, or the addition of volunteered conditions

What a minor variation doesn't cover

You cannot use a minor variation to:

Costs and fees

The fee for a major change to a premises licence depends on the rateable value of the premises.

Find out more about premises licence fees.

Advertising your application

You must display a notice at the premises for 10 working days, starting the day after you submit your application.

The notice must be printed on white paper and placed where it can be easily seen from outside — people should not have to enter the premises to read it.