New club premises certificate

A club premises certificate can authorise:

• buying alcohol in bulk for supply in the club,
• the provision of regulated entertainment, unless exempt (such as live music, indoor sporting events, etc),
• the provision of late night refreshment (the sale of hot food or drink between 11pm and 5am).

Application, consent form and guidance notes

Attachments required

The following documents are required at the time of submission:

• plan of the premises
• copy of the club rules
• club operating schedule

Fees

Please be aware that no refunds will be given if either the information supplied is incorrect or the address is found to be outside of our authority boundary.

Fees are based on the non-domestic rateable value (NDRV) of the premises. These can be checked on the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). Premises that do not have a NDRV fall into Band A for licensing fee purposes. Premises that do not have a NDRV due to being under construction fall into Band C.

Premises licence and club premises fees

Processing and timescales

If you post your application, you must also serve a copy, including the accompanying documentation, to the responsible authorities on the same day. When using the online form or submitting via email, we will undertake the consultation with the responsible authorities.

The consultation period is 28 days from receipt of the valid application. At the end of which, if no representations have been received, the premises licence will be issued within a further 28 days. You may only carry out licensable activities once you have received notification of the application determination from the Licensing Team.

If non-negotiable relevant representations are made against the application, a hearing will be held within 20 working days after the close of consultation, where the matter will be decided by the licensing sub-committee (which is made up of Councillors).

Validity and renewals

The licence is subject to an annual fee which will be sent to the premises licence holder or nominated representative on the anniversary of the determination of the licence.

If you do not want to use the premises for licensable activities please ensure you surrender the club premises certificate, otherwise you will continue to be liable for the annual fee.