What Is a Premises Licence?

A premises licence is a licence granted by a local licensing authority that allows one or more licensable activities to be carried out at a premises.
The licensable activities covered include:

• ✅ The retail sale of alcohol

• ✅ The supply of alcohol in a club (under a Club Premises Certificate)

• ✅ The provision of regulated entertainment (live music, recorded music, plays, films, etc.)

• ✅ The provision of late-night refreshment (hot food or drink served between 11pm and 5am)

A "premises" does not have to be a permanent building — licences can also be issued for:

• Moveable structures such as beer tents or burger vans

• Open spaces like fields used for festivals

• Vessels such as riverboats or canal boats

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How Long Does a Premises Licence Last?

Once granted, a premises licence lasts indefinitely unless:

• It is revoked by the licensing authority

• The licence holder dies, becomes incapacitated, or is declared bankrupt

• The licence is formally surrendered by the holder

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Who Can Apply for a Premises Licence?

A premises licence application can be made by:

• An individual (must be 18 years or over)

• A company operating a business

• An organisation such as a charity or an educational institution

Once granted, the individual, business, or organisation becomes the Premises Licence Holder, taking full legal responsibility for the correct operation of the premises.

Most alcohol sales to the public (regardless of quantity) are considered retail sales — and therefore require both:

• A Premises Licence

• A Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) — who must hold a valid Personal Licence

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How to Apply for a Premises Licence

You must apply to the Licensing Authority in the area where your premises is located.

The application package must include:

• A completed Premises Licence application form

• An Operating Schedule detailing your intended activities

• Details of your proposed DPS, including their signed consent

• A plan of the premises (to a specified format)

• Proof of your right to work in the UK

• Payment of the application fee

You must also advertise your application:

• 📰 In a local newspaper

• 📜 With an A4 notice displayed on or outside the premises for at least 28 consecutive days

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Inn Confidence – Premises Licence Application Service

Inn Confidence offers a fixed-fee service to take care of the entire premises licence application process for you:

💷 £750 + VAT
(Please note: this fee excludes external disbursements like newspaper adverts, licensing authority fees, and floor plan costs.)

👉 Click here to instruct us for your Premises Licence Application

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What’s Included in Our Fixed-Fee Service?

• Full risk assessment of your proposed activities by an experienced licensing consultant

• Direct liaison with the council and all relevant responsible authorities

• Preparation, completion, and submission of all required documents, including your Operating Schedule

• Preparation and posting of public notices at the premises and in the local newspaper

• Negotiation with any authorities or objectors during the mandatory 28-day consultation period

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What Additional Costs Might Apply?

You should budget separately for:

• 📜 Preparation of professional floor plans (which we can arrange)

• 📰 Newspaper advertising costs (typically £200–£300)

• 🏛️ The council’s licensing application fee (see table below)

• 🧑⚖️ Legal representation at a hearing, if objections arise that cannot be negotiated away (optional and rare)

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Premises Licence Application Fees (By Band)

Note: Higher fees apply for D and E premises that are primarily focused on alcohol sales.

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Why Choose Inn Confidence?

✅ Highly experienced and well-respected licensing consultants
✅ Nationwide coverage across England and Wales
✅ Fixed fees with no hidden costs
✅ Full management from start to finish
✅ Straightforward advice and expert support

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What’s Next?

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