When is a premises licence needed?
The basic rules are that all premises providing a licensable
activity need a licence. Licensable activities are:
- Retail sale of alcohol.
- Supply of alcohol by a private members’ club.
- Provision of 'regulated entertainment' (which includes live and
recorded music, dancing, indoor sporting events, the performance of
plays, and the exhibition of films).
- Provision of late night refreshment (hot food and hot drink)
between 11pm and 5am.
Help and advice for applicants
The Council’s Licensing Team has produced an information pack
for applicants which you can view or download by following the link
below:
Follow this link for help with downloading and opening PDF files.
Please contact the Licensing Team if you have any questions
about making an application or are finding the process difficult to
understand. You can also make an appointment to visit the Council
offices if you would like us to go through your application before
you submit it.
If you wish to discuss your application with any of the responsible
authorities you should contact them direct. Their contact details
can be found in the premises licence information pack.
Application forms
Application forms in PDF and Word formats (new
window) are available from the Department for Culture,
Media and Sport website.
Please note that application forms in Word format can be
filled in on your computer and printed off for submission but
completed forms must be signed and submitted to us as hard
copy.
If you want to fill in your application by hand, print out
either a PDF or Word version and complete it using
black ink and block capitals. This is important because
the form will be scanned.
You can also download Word templates for the production of
press and public notices by following the links below:
Follow this link for help with downloading and opening Word and PDF
documents.
Changes to a licence
The most common changes to existing premises licences are a
variation to a premises licence, transfer of premises licence, and
variation to the designated premises supervisor.
Application forms and guidance on how to apply are available
from the links below:
Contact details
For more information and advice please contact:
Licensing Team,
Suffolk Coastal District Council,
Melton Hill,
Woodbridge,
Suffolk IP12 1AU.
Telephone: 01394 444802.
Fax: 01394 385100.
Email:
licensing@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk.
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