Licensing Act 2003 - Fees

People enjoying a drink
People enjoying a drink

This page contains information about the Licensing Act 2003 and the fee levels for the different licence applications. If you need any help or advice about anything on this page please contact us by telephone or email. Our telephone line is open Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm and Friday 9am - 4:30pm. You can also offer us feedback on our service by filling out our online customer feedback form.

Main Fee Levels

The fee levels are set centrally by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and are the same throughout England and Wales. 

 Band  A  B  C  D  E
 

Non domestic rateable value of premises

 

None - £4,300

 

£4,301 - £33,000

 

£33,001 - £87,000

 

£87,001 - £125,000

 

£125,001+

*Premises Licences          
 

New applications & variations

 £100  £190  £315  £450  £635
 

Multiplier applied to premises used exclusively or primarily for the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises(Bands D & E only)

 N/A  N/A  N/A  

Band D X2(£900)

 

Band E X3(£1905)

 *Annual Charge  £70  £180  £295  £320  £350
Annual charge multiplier applied to premises used exclusively or primarily for the consumption on the premises (Bands D&E only)   N/A  N/A  N/A Band D annual charge X 2 £640  Band E annual charge X 3 £1050
 *Club Premises Certificates          
 New applications and variations  £100  £190  £315  £450  £635
 Annual Charge  £70  £180  £295  £320  £350
 *There are additional fees for premises licence applications for large events with over 5,000+ people.  see below or contact Entertainment Licensing for more information          

Additional Fees

Number in attendance at any one time Additional Premises Licence fee Additional annual fee payable if applicable
 5,000 to 9,999  £1,000  £500
 10,000 to 14,999  £2,000  £1,000
 15,000 to 19,999  £4,000  £2,000
 20,000 to 29,999  £8,000  £4,000
 30,000 to 39,999  £16,000  £8,000
 40,000 to 49,999  £24,000  £12,000
 50,000 to 59,999  £32,000  £16,000
 60,000 to 69,999  £40,000  £20,000
 70,000 to 79,999  £48,000  £24,000
 80,000 to 89,999  £56,000  £28,000
 90,000 and over  £64,000  £32,000

Other Fees

 Application for the grant or renewal of a personal licence  £37
 Temporary event notice  £21
 Theft, loss etc of a premises licence or summary  £10.50
 Application for a provisional statement where premises being built etc  £315
 Notification of change of name or address  £10.50
 Application to vary licence to specify individual as premises supervisor  £23
 Application for transfer of premises licence  £23
 Interim authority notice following death etc of licence holder  £23
 Theft, loss etc of certificate or summary  £10.50
 Notification of change of name or alteration of rules of club  £10.50
 Change of relevant registered address of club  £10.50
 Theft, loss etc of temporary event notice  £10.50
 Theft, loss etc of personal licence  £10.50
 Duty to notify change of name or address  £10.50
 Right of freeholder etc. to be notified of licensing matters  £21

Payment

  • We can accept payment by all major credit and debit cards at our St George House office. Please visit St George House, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3DL and report to our reception on the first floor.
  • We can also accept payments over the telephone.
  • Cheques  should be made payable to Leeds City Council.
  • Annual fees can also be paid online at our secure website:  https://payments.leeds.gov.uk/ePayments/entlic.aspx  

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