What are they?
Club premises certificates authorise qualifying clubs to use club premises for qualifying club activities such as:
- The supply of alcohol by or on behalf of a club to a member for consumption on the premises.
- The retail sale of alcohol by or on behalf of a club to a guest of a member for consumption on the premises, and the provision of regulated entertainment by or on behalf of a club for its members or their guests.
How to apply
Apply online for a club premises certificate
Apply online for declaration of club premise certificate to be granted or download the application forms below.
- Application for club premises certificate.
- Guidance notes for club premises.
- Declaration for a club premises certificate to be granted.
Will tacit consent apply?
Yes. After the 28 day consultation period has expired, if no representations have been received from Responsible Authorities or interested parties, then the licence is granted as applied for. We will issue the licence shortly after.
If there is a representation from a responsible authority or interested party then this will cause the application to be considered by the Licensing Sub Committee. A hearing will be arranged within 56 days from the date the application is made.
Variation to club premise certificates
There may be a reason why you wish to vary a certificate, such as to include further licensable activities or alter operating times allowed by the premises licence of club premises certificate.
How to apply
We advise you to speak to the Licensing Unit before making your application to vary a certificate.
Apply online for variation of club premise certificate or download the application form below.
- Application for variation of a club premise certificate.
- Guidance notes for variation of a club premise certificate.
Will tacit consent apply?
Yes. After the 28 day consultation period has expired, if no representations have been received from Responsible Authorities or interested parties, then the licence is granted as applied for. We will issue the licence shortly after.
If there is a representation from a responsible authority or interested party then this will cause the application to be considered by the Licensing Sub Committee. A hearing will be arranged within 56 days from the date the application is made.
Minor variation to club premise certificates
How to apply
Apply online for minor variation or download the forms below:
Will tacit consent apply?
Yes. If after the 10 working day consultation period has expired and no representations have been made by a responsible authority or interested party, then we will approve the minor variation.
If any representations have been received, we have a further five working days to consider them and will decide whether to approve or reject the application.
If the minor variation is approved, we will issue a notice outlining the minor variation to the premise licence or club premises certificate. We will also issue a new licence or certificate to reflect the minor variation.
Fees
Send applications to the following address, with cheques for the appropriate fees, made payable to Liverpool City Council. Visit the Department for Culture, Media and Sport for fee information.