Find out more about premises licences, what they are, who can apply and their significance. There are also links to guidance and information on how to apply, together with application forms.
What do we mean by a premises licence?
Subject to the definitions and exemptions under the Act, a premises licence authorises any premises to be used for one or more of the licensable activities.
The 'licensable activities' include one or more of the following:
The retail sale and supply of alcohol
Provision of regulated entertainment (this includes public entertainment, theatre, cinema, and indoor sports)
The provision of late night refreshments between 23:00 and 05:00
Who can apply for a premises licence?
No individual may apply for a premises licence unless (s)he is aged 18 years or over.
Generally, any person who is aged 18 or over and who is or proposes to carry on a business which involves the use of premises for licensable activities may apply for a premises licence either on a permanent or time-limited basis. The following class of people/organisations may also apply for a premises licence on a permanent or time-limited basis.
A person who makes the application pursuant to any statutory function which they discharge and which relate to the licensable activities
A person who makes the application pursuant to any function which they discharge by virtue of the Queen's prerogative
