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:
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 (new window) are
available from the Home Office website.
Please note that application form can be filled in on a 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 the
form and complete it using black ink and block
capitals. This is important because the form will be
scanned.
You can also download templates for the production of press and
public notices by following the links below:
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 444510.
Email:
licensing@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk.
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