You will need a sex establishment licence if you would like to run a sex shop, sexual entertainment venue (lap dancing club), or a sex cinema.
Find information on the legislation relating to sex establishments can be found on GOV.UK.
Apply for a new licence, variations, renewals and new advertising material
Before making your application, read the
sex establishment licensing policy.
If you would like to apply for a new sex establishment licence, variations to your licence, renew your licence or apply for new advertising material for your sex establishment, you will need email
entertainment.licensing@leeds.gov.uk to request a grant of a sex establishment licence and an information on individuals form.
Send your completed applications forms by email to
entertainment.licensing@leeds.gov.uk or post your application to:
Leeds City Council
Entertainment Licensing
Civic Hall
Leeds
LS1 1UR
A sex establishment licence lasts one year. Towards the end of the year you are able to apply for a renewal of the licence, which is subject to same application process as a new licence.
Fees and payment
Sex establishment fees
Sex shop
| Sex shop licence | Fee |
|---|
| New application | £2,726
|
| Variation | £2,370
|
| Renewal | £845
|
| Transfer | £948
|
| Change of details | £130
|
Sex entertainment venue
| Sex entertainment venue licence | Fee |
|---|
| New application | £2,726
|
| Variation | £2,370
|
| Renewal | £2,432
|
| Transfer | £2,535
|
| Change of details | £130
|
Sex cinema
| Sex cinema licence | Fee |
|---|
| New application | £2,726
|
| Variation | £2,370
|
| Renewal | £845
|
| Transfer | £948
|
| Change of details | £130
|
Pay your annual fee online
External link
Tell us about a change of personnel in your shop or club
If you have a change in personnel, email
entertainment.licensing@leeds.gov.uk to request an information on individuals form for each new employee.
There is no charge for a change in personnel details.
Objecting an application
Anyone wanting to object to an application for a sex establishment must write to us stating the grounds of the objection, within 28 days of the date of the application.
Consumer protection
Should you have cause for complaint in relation to licensed premises, we would always recommend that you write to the business first. If that does not work please contact us and providing it is a matter covered by the legislation, we can investigate the complaint for you.
