Apply for a premises licence

A premises licence is required under the Licensing Act 2003 if you want to carry out licensable activities at a venue or on your property.

If you have successfully applied for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) then you do not need a premises licence.

Licensable activities

Licensable activity includes:

• selling alcohol
• serving hot food or drink between 11pm and 5am

You will also need a licence if you provide the following types of entertainment:

• theatrical performance
• showing a film
• indoor sporting event
• boxing or wrestling (indoor or outdoor)
• live or recorded music
• facilities for making music
• dancing facilities

Check the entertainment licensing guidance on GOV.UK to see if you need a premises licence.

You still need a licence even if the activities are for charity.

For more information about a premises licence, visit the GOV.UK website.

Your responsibilities

Before applying, it's important to understand your responsibilities as a licence holder.

You'll be expected to uphold 4 equally important licensing objectives.

Who can apply

Anyone proposing to carry out licensable activities can apply, including:

• individuals aged 18 years and over
• companies, partnerships or unincorporated bodies
• recognised clubs, charities, educational establishments or health service bodies

Designated premises supervisor (DPS)

If one of your licensable activities is the sale of alcohol, you are required to name a designated premises supervisor on your premises licence.