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Premises Licences - Making an application

The fees for the new licensing regime have been set by the Government and are the same across the whole country.  The fee for a Premises Licence is based on the rateable value of the premises.

The Home Office is responsible for policy around alcohol licensing. Licensing policy is set out in the Licensing Act 2003

An application pack can be downloaded by following the links below or can be requested from the Licensing Section on 01277 312523.  Interactive forms will be available in the near future.

You may now apply and pay online for a Premises Licence.

application form (new application) - online application

Designate Premises Supervisor (DPS) consent form - online form

Alternatively, you can download and print a pdf of the form. If you choose to complete a paper application, please note: the Council has no facility to accept cash payments. Payment must be by cheque or credit/debit card only. Cheque payments subsequently 'Referred to Drawer' must be repaid by credit/debit card only.

If you wish to discuss the type of application appropriate for your needs, please contact Russell Powell on 01277 312523.

New Premises Licence

Download the following documents to form your application pack:

• introduction to applications for new premises licence
• application form (new application) - pdf
• DPS consent form - pdf
• licensing policy
• list of responsible authorities
• useful addresses
• references to Best Practice Guides
• Information Sheet - Licensing Act 2003 - Fees
• Information Sheet - Licensing Act 2003 - Plans
• Information Sheet - Licensing Act 2003 - Notices
• Public Notice (new)
• Information Sheet - Licensing Act 2003 - Local Residents
• Essex Fire and Rescue Service - Information for Applicants
• Licensed Premises: Public Nuisance Control

Variation of Premises Licence

Download the following documents to form your application pack:

• introduction to applications to vary premises licence
• application form (variation)
• licensing policy
• list of responsible authorities
• useful addresses
• references to Best Practice Guides
• Information Sheet - Licensing Act 2003 - Fees
• Information Sheet - Licensing Act 2003 - Plans
• Information Sheet - Licensing Act 2003 - Notices
• Public Notice (variation)
• Information Sheet - Licensing Act 2003 - Local Residents
• Essex Fire and Rescue Service - Information for Applicants
• Licensed Premises: Public Nuisance Control

Variation of Premises Licence to specify an individual as designated premises supervisor

You may now apply and pay online for a Variation of Premises Licence to specify an individual as designated premises supervisor or you can download and print a pdf of the form.

Download the following documents to form your application pack:

• introduction to applications to vary DPS
• DPS application form - online
• DPS application form - pdf
• DPS consent form - online
• DPS consent form - pdf
• Useful Address

Transfer of Premises Licence

Download the following documents to form your application pack:

• Introduction to application to transfer
• Transfer of Premise Licence application form
• Licence holders consent form

For application packs in respect of other types of application under the Licensing Act 2003, please view the appropriate link below: 

• Club Premises
• Personal Licences