Premises licence: New applications

We can grant a premises licence for a business supplying alcohol or entertainment or late night refreshment, on or off the premises.

Before you apply

Please download and read the guidance notes below before you apply. They explain the application process and the supporting documentation you'll need in order to submit a valid application.

• Application guidance notes

  Download this document: Application guidance notes (DOCX: 93 KB)

  This guidance explains the application process, including the supporting documentation you need to submit. Read these notes before you make an application.

Provide proof of right to work in the UK

If you’re applying as an individual, you must provide proof that you have the right to work in the UK and are not subject to a condition preventing you from doing work relating to the licensable activity – this is applicable to all individual applicants, including those born in the UK. If you do not submit your proof document or share code, we cannot process your application.

• Acceptable forms of proof of right to work in the UK

  Download this document: Acceptable forms of proof of right to work in the UK (PDF: 232 KB)

  This guidance includes a list of acceptable documents you can provide as proof of right to work in the UK.

Get DPS consent and download notice

You will also need to download and use:

• the notice for advertising the application at the premises and in the local paper
• the consent form that has to be completed by the proposed DPS and attached to any application that includes the sale of alcohol

• Notice for advertising application

  Download this document: Notice for advertising application (DOCX: 69 KB)

  Use this template and display it at the premises. It must remain in place for no less than 28 consecutive days starting from the date you submit your application to the council.

• DPS Consent 2023

  Download this document: DPS Consent 2023 (DOC: 97 KB)

Read the list of model conditions

We have produced a list of model conditions to help you draft the contents of your operating schedule in your application. The schedule should set out the steps you will take to promote the four licensing objectives if your application is granted.

• List of model conditions

  Download this document: List of model conditions (PDF: 266 KB)

  This will help you draft the content of your operating schedule before you submit your application.

Apply online

When you have done all of the above, you are ready to submit your application.

• You'll be prompted to upload a scanned copy of your plan/s.
• You'll be prompted to upload a scanned copy or clear photograph of the completed Designated Premises Supervisor consent form and, if applying as an individual, you can attach proof of the right to work in the UK or share code.
• On submit, your application will automatically be sent to the Licensing Authority and all the responsible authorities.
• You will be directed to our payment portal to make your payment.

Apply and pay online

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Application approval

If we don’t receive any representations after the 28-day consultation period, the licence will be granted and we will issue it by email shortly after.

If there is a relevant representation from a responsible authority or interested party, then the application will be presented to the Licensing Sub-Committee for their determination. The hearing for the sub-committee will be arranged within 28 days following the initial 28-day consultation period.