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Under the Licensing Act 2003, a premises licence is required for individuals or businesses to conduct one or more of these licensable activities:
- sale by retail of alcohol
- the provision of regulated entertainment
- the provision of late night refreshment (hot food and drink sales) between 11pm and 5am.
Regulated entertainment includes these activities:
- a performance of a play
- an exhibition of a film
- an indoor sporting event
- boxing or wrestling entertainment
- a performance of live music
- any playing of recorded music
- a performance of dance.
Once granted, premises licences will last for the life of the business and therefore will not need to be renewed, although an annual fee will be payable.
You will need to complete an ‘Application for a premises licence to be granted under the Licensing Act 2003’.
Who Can Apply?
Any of the following may apply for a premises licence:
- anyone who uses carries on a business in the premises to which the application relates
- a recognised club
- a charity
- a health service body
- a person who is registered under the Care Standards Act 2000 in relation to an independent hospital
- a chief police officer of a force in England and Wales
- anyone discharging a statutory or function under Her Majesty's prerogative
- a person from an educational institute
- any other permitted person
Applicants must not be under 18 years of age
Types of Applications
- New Premises Licence
- Minor Variation to a Premises Licence
- Vary a Premises Licence
- Vary Premises Licence for Designated Premises Supervisor
- Transfer a Premises Licence
Trade Associations
- Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR)
- Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union (BECTU)
- Federation of Licensed Victuallers Associations (FLVA)
Related Documents
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Applying for a Premises Licence
A guide to applying for a licence for premises offering the sale of alcohol, cinema, theatre and music, singing, dancing or similar entertainment, exhibitions of indoor sporting events and hot food and/or hot drink after 11 pm and before 5 am.
Last updated: 14/12/2010, 10:27am (79 KB) -
Fees
Details of the fees payable under the Licensing Act for premises licences in Torbay.
Last updated: 04/05/2011, 11:08am (46 KB) -
Responsible Authorities
Details of the 'responsible authorities' in Torbay which must be notified when an application is made under the Licensing Act 2003.
Last updated: 30/04/2012, 5:00pm (40 KB) -
Premises Licence Application Guidance Notes
Guidance notes to help applicants complete a Premises Licence application form.
Last updated: 07/11/2011, 3:19pm (64 KB) -
Control of Noise from Licensed Premises
Guidance for applicants on the noise issues, which need to be addressed as part of the Operating Schedule, including the assessment and control of noise from licensed premises.
Last updated: 04/05/2011, 11:08am (112 KB) -
Model Conditions
Information and guidance to help you meet the licensing objectives and write your operating schedule.
Last updated: 10/09/2009, 12:50pm (187 KB) -
Cumulative Impact Policy
Details of the potential impact on the promotion of the licensing objectives where concentrations of similar licensed premises are located in one area.
Last updated: 04/05/2011, 11:08am (18 KB)
Contact Licensing & Public Protection
- Tel: 01803 208025
- Email: licensing@torbay.gov.uk
- Fax: 01803 208854
