Apply for a 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.

Costs and fees for premises licence

The fee for a new premises licence or to vary an existing one is based on the non-domestic (business) rateable value of the premises.

To work out your rateable value, visit Find a business rates valuation on GOV.UK

Premises licence fee
BandRateable valueApplication feeAnnual fee
ANone to £4,300£100£70
B£4,301 to £33,000£190£180
C£33,001 to £87,000£315£295
D£87,001 to £125,000£450£320
E£125,001 and above£635£350

A higher rate (called a multiplier) may apply to premises in bands D and E that are mainly or exclusively in the business of selling alcohol — typically large pubs in town and city centres. If your premises may be affected by a multiplier, contact us for more details.

Other premises licence fees
Type of applicationFee
Application for a provisional statement where premises being built£315.00

Annual payment

Make an annual payment for premises licence online