Premises Licence Application

Premises Licence Application

Comprehensive, end-to-end support from The Licensing Team

Securing a Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 is essential if you intend to sell alcohol or provide other licensable activities at a venue in England or Wales. At The Licensing Team, we take care of the entire process—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and minimal disruption to your business.

What’s Included in Our Service ✅

  • 📋 Detailed risk assessment, with ongoing communication between you, relevant authorities, and our team

  • 📝 Creation of a tailored Operating Schedule, aligned with the four licensing objectives and local authority policies

  • 📤 Preparation and submission of all necessary application documents to the relevant licensing authority

  • 🔁 Management of objections and feedback during the 28-day statutory consultation period

  • 📣 Preparation of public notices, including both on-site display and publication in a local newspaper

Application Process – Step-by-Step

1. Initial Consultation

After you engage our service, we’ll send you a detailed questionnaire to gather the key information, including:

  • Licence holder details (individual or business)

  • Proposed Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)

  • Intended opening hours and licensable activities

  • Key policies for upholding the four licensing objectives (prevention of crime, public safety, public nuisance, and protection of children)

2. Drafting the Application

We will prepare the first draft of your application, ensuring it aligns with local policies and any unique considerations. We'll review it with you and make any necessary adjustments.

3. Submission

Once approved by you, we submit your application to the relevant licensing authority and commence the mandatory 28-day consultation period. During this time, we monitor progress and liaise with responsible authorities and any objectors on your behalf.

4. Public Notices

We'll arrange for:

  • A local newspaper notice (within 10 working days of submission)

  • Premises display notices, prepared and provided for you to post throughout the consultation period

5. Consultation Period & Outcome

If no outstanding objections remain at the end of the consultation period, the licence will be granted without the need for a hearing.

Fees & Additional Costs

Service Cost
The Licensing Team Admin Fee £750+vat
Licensing Authority Fee ~£190 (varies by rateable value)
Newspaper Publication Fee Estimated £150–£250

What’s Not Included

  • 📐 Premises Plan Preparation: While we can advise on what’s required, producing the layout plan is not included. Plans must be to scale (usually 1:100) and include features like exits, licensable areas, alcohol storage, and fire safety equipment.

  • 🧑⚖️ Representation at a Licensing Hearing: If objections cannot be resolved during the consultation period, we can arrange representation at an additional cost.

What’s Next?

Once you confirm our services, we’ll provide a short questionnaire to collect all the necessary information about your business, including:

  • The licence holder (individual or company)

  • The proposed DPS

  • Intended licensable activities and operating hours

  • Operating Schedule content

Upon receiving the completed questionnaire, our team will begin drafting your application and guide you through each stage until your licence is granted.

📞 Need expert help with your Premises Licence application?
The Licensing Team is here to make the process smooth, compliant, and stress-free from start to finish.

🖊️ Contact us today to get started.