Variation of a premises licence

If you have a premises licence, you can apply to vary any aspect of that licence.

Applications for a full variation can be made where significant changes to a premises licence are being proposed, such as:

Adding authorisation for the supply of alcohol to a licence
Extending licensing hours for the supply of alcohol between 11pm and 7am
Increasing the amount of time on any day during which alcohol may be supplied
Extending the period for which the licence has effect
Transferring the licence from one premises to another, or substantially varying the premises to which it relates

If the proposed variation is less significant, a minor variation may be more appropriate

How to apply for the variation

To make an application to vary your premises licence you will need to submit:

The application form
A scale plan of the premises - only if the variation affects the plan of the premises

Scale plans

The scale plan of the premises - unless we agree in writing beforehand - must comply with the regulations. The plan should be drawn at a scale of 1:100 and must show:

the extent of the boundary of the building, if relevant, and any external and internal walls of the building and, if different, the perimeter of the premises
the location of points of access to and exit from the premises
the location of escape routes from the premises, if different from the access and exit points above
in a case where the premises is used for more than one existing licensable activity or qualifying club activity, the area within the premises used for each activity
fixed structures (including furniture) or similar objects temporarily in a fixed location (but not furniture) which may impact on the ability of individuals on the premises to use exits or escape routes
the location and height of any stage or raised area relative to the floor
the location of any steps, stairs, elevators or lifts
the location of any room(s) containing public conveniences
the location and type of any fire safety and any other safety equipment
the location of any kitchen on the premises

The plan may include a legend. Symbols can be used to illustrate the necessary features.

Operating schedule

You must consider if the proposed variation is likely to affect the promotion of the four licensing objectives.

You might need to consider proposing additional conditions on your application to mitigate any impact the variation might have the promotion of the four licensing objectives:

The prevention of crime and disorder
Public safety
The prevention of public nuisance
The protection of children from harm

For example:

extending the times for regulated entertainment might require additional conditions to safeguard against causing a public nuisance
extended hours for the sale of alcohol might require additional conditions to protect children from harm or address issued associated with crime and disorder

Please think carefully about what steps you will take to promote the licensing objectives. We have additional guidance and a pool of model conditions you can refer to in Appendix C of our Licensing Policy Statement.

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Fees

The licence fee is set out in law and is based on your premises’ non-domestic rateable value.

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Consultation

Once your application is made, a statutory 28 day consultation will follow. During this time, you must advertise the application, and responsible authorities and any other person can comment on the application.

The responsible authorities that are consulted on your application are:

Gloucestershire Constabulary
Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue
Public Health
Local planning authority
Health and Safety enforcing authority
Child Protection
Trading Standards
Home Office's Alcohol Team
Environmental Health

If you submit your application to us electronically (either using the online form or by email), it is our responsibility to distribute the application to the responsible authorities.

If you submit the application to us on paper, the responsibility to distribute the application to the responsible authorities is yours. You must post copies of the application form to them on the same day as you submit the application to us.

Notices

You must advertise the application during the consultation period.

Public notice in the local press

A public notice must be published in the local press within 10 working days of the application being submitted to us. Locally circulated newspapers are Gloucestershire Live or Western Daily Press. Locally circulated newspapers are Gloucestershire Live or Western Daily Press.

Failure to do this will invalidate your application.

Public notice on display at the premises

A public notice must be displayed at the premises for a period of 28 consecutive days from the day after the application was given to the council.

The notice has to be at least A4 size, on pale blue paper, printed legibly in black at font size 16 or larger. It must be capable of being conveniently read by passers-by. For premises larger than 50 metres square, the notice must be displayed every 50 metres along any external perimeters that are on a highway.

Failure to do this will invalidate your application.

We provide applicants with a template to use. The regulations state that the notice must include:

a statement of the relevant licensable activities. This should include activities with corresponding dates and times
the name of the applicant
the postal address of the premises
the date by which representations must be made

Please be as clear as you can on the description for the application.

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Determination

If no relevant representations objecting to your application are made, the licence will be deemed granted on the 29th day.

If we receive relevant representations objecting to your application, we have to refer the application to a licensing sub-committee for determination. The licensing sub-committee hearing will be held within 20 working days after the consultation period has closed.

You will be invited to attend the hearing and address the committee, along with the objectors.

Tacit consent

Tacit consent applies to this application. This means that you can assume the authorisation has been granted (subject to standard conditions that might apply) if you have not received a decision notice from us within 61 calendar days.

The timeframe above starts on receipt of an acknowledgement.