Do I need to give notice?

Not all licensable activities require authorisation by the licensing authority on an application. Instead, a person wishing to hold an event at which such activities are proposed to be carried on (the “premises user”) gives notice to the licensing authority of the event (a “temporary event notice” or “TEN”).

If you want to hold a temporary 'licensable activity' anywhere in Stevenage at any premises (including any place, area, or private land), you must submit a TEN before the event. 

You must also give a copy of the notice to Hertfordshire Police and Environmental Health at Stevenage Borough Council before the event.

There are two types of TEN: a standard TEN and a late TEN. These are subject to different processes: a standard notice is given no later than ten working days before the event to which it relates; and a late notice is given not before nine and not later than five working days before the event.

A TEN may be given in respect of any premises. This includes those that are not currently licensed and/or those licensed premises that want to temporarily derogate from their licence conditions for a temporary period.

Applicants intending to hold events where the number of TEN’s permitted have been exceeded will need to apply for either a personal licence, a premises licence or a club premises certificate.