Apply for a premises licence
Who needs a premises licence
You need a premises licence to:
- sell alcohol
- provide hot food or hot drink between 11pm and 5am
You will also need a licence if you provide the following types of entertainment:
- theatrical performance
- showing a film
- indoor sporting event
- boxing or wrestling (indoor or outdoor)
- live music
- recorded music
- dance performances
You will still need a licence if the activities are for charity.
Before you apply
You need to read and understand the premises licence guidance on GOV.UK. This includes the 4 licensing objectives.
You also need to take appropriate steps to keep the public safe in the event of a terrorist attack following the passing of Martyn’s Law. The legislation is due to come into force in 2027.
How to apply
You can apply for a premises licence by using our online form.
A premises licence is valid for the life of the business.
You will need to request your existing licence reference number from us to use some of the forms below. You can do this by sending an email to licensing@southglos.gov.uk.
Change or transfer an existing licence
To change the conditions or transfer an existing licence, use one of the following online forms:
- make a change to an existing licence
- make a minor change to an existing licence
- transfer a licence (to be completed by the new licence holder)
You can also complete and return our consent to transfer from current licence holder form (to be completed by outgoing licence holder) by email to licensing@southglos.gov.uk.
Before sending your application, you will need to pay a fee of £23 using our secure online payment platform and selecting Other Payments > Licensing > Premises Licence – Transfer Variation.
Change, transfer or remove the need to have a designated premises supervisor
To change, transfer or remove the need to have (disapply) a designated premises supervisor (DPS), use one of the following online forms:
- make a change to a DPS for an existing licence (to be completed by the licence holder)
- disapply a DPS for an existing licence on GOV.UK
You can also complete and return our consent from a new DPS form (to be completed by the new DPS) by email to licensing@southglos.gov.uk.
Before sending your application, you will need to pay a fee of £23 using our secure online payment platform and selecting Other Payments > Licensing > Premises Licence – DPS Variation.
Change of name or address
You can change the name or address on your licence on GOV.UK. You will need to pay a fee of £10.50.
Other premises licence applications
You can apply for a notification of interest, authority notice or provisional statement using the following online forms:
Fees
You need to pay an annual fee on the anniversary date of the licence being granted.
For fees, use our fees and charges information.
Submit a review
A responsible authority or any other person may apply for a review of a licence that is in force.
Only applications that relate to one or more of the 4 licensing objectives can be considered for review:
- the prevention of crime and disorder
- public safety
- the prevention of public nuisance
- the protection of children from harm
Step 1: Download the review of a premises licence or club premises certificate form
Step 2: Complete the form and email it to licensing@southglos.gov.uk