Premises licence: Minor variation applications
This process can only be used where the variations will not adversely impact on the promotion of the four licensing objectives which are: the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance and protection of children from harm.
Applying to vary a premises licence does not change any planning permissions or existing conditions under planning legislation. You must check the existing terms to ensure you can trade as intended.
Before you apply
Read the guidance notes on how to make a minor variation application:
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Minor variation application guidance notes
Download this document: Minor variation application guidance notes (PDF: 215 KB)
This document provides guidance on completing the application form for the minor variation of a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003.
First published: 18/11/2021
Last updated: 22/03/2023
Giving notice
Your application must be advertised on your premises. Download the notice and instructions on how to display it:
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Minor variation public notice template and instructions
Download this document: Minor variation public notice template and instructions (DOCX: 41 KB)
You must advertise your application on the premises using this notice template. This document also includes instructions on where to display the notice.
How much?
The application fee is £89.
Apply online
Before you apply online, you will need the following to hand:
- a scanned copy of your premises licence or club premises certificate ready to upload
- scanned copies of your existing layout plan and proposed layout ready to upload - only if your application is to change to the premises layout
- a credit or debit card to pay the fee online
Apply and pay online for a minor variation
Read our privacy notice which tells you how we use your data.
On submit, your application will automatically be sent to us.
What happens next?
If, after a 10 working day consultation period, no representation has been made by a responsible authority or interested party we will approve your application and email you a notice outlining the minor variation, along with a new premises licence and summary or club premises certificate.
If any representations have been received, we have a further five working days to consider them and decide whether to approve or reject the application.