Premises Licence

Who can apply for a Premises Licence?

You must be 18 years or over to apply for a premises licence.

Generally, any person who is aged 18 or over and who is or proposes to carry on a business which involves the use of premises for licensable activities may apply for a premises licence either on a permanent or limited basis.

The following people or organisations may also apply for a premises licence on a permanent or limited basis:

• A person who makes the application pursuant to any statutory function which they discharge, and which relate to the licensable activities.
• A person who makes the application pursuant to any function which they discharge by virtue of the King's prerogative.
• A recognised club.
• A charity.
• The proprietor of an educational institution.
• A health service body.
• The chief officer of police.