Premises licence

What you need to know before you apply for a premises licence, including what is termed a licensable activity and who can apply.

Changes and variations to premises licence

If you have a premises licence, you can apply to make changes to it. There are 2 types of variations.

Apply

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

Major variations

Major changes such as changing the structure, hours or licensable activities.

Apply to vary a premises licence online

Downloadable application forms:

Minor variations

Small changes such as layout or conditions.

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

Downloadable application forms:

Notification of your variation application

You must advertise your application for a minor variation on your premises for 10 working days. It must be displayed in a public area, on your premises.

Use the following templates as guidance.

Advertising your application for a full variation.