Premises licences

Pre-application Advice for Licensing Act 2003

We offer a pre-application advice service to support applicants who are considering making an application for a licence

This is either in person onsite or remotely via Teams

Contact [email protected] for details including costs.

Please note: this is not a fast-track service.

You need a premises licence if you want to sell alcohol or offer entertainment from a particular venue.

Licensable activities include:

It is essential to read the guidance notes and our licensing fees information before starting your application.

You can be fined up to £1,000 for failing to produce your licence on request.

If you carry out any licensable activities at your premises without a premises licence, you can be fined, sent to prison for up to 6 months, or both.

Last modified on 13 May 2026