This page contains information about the Gambling Act 2005 and premises licence variation 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.
Premises licence variations (introduction)
This webpage is aimed at businesses or individuals that wish to vary their existing premises licence relating to:
- casinos
- Bingo halls
- Bookmakers
- Amusement arcades
- Race courses / sporting arenas (where betting takes place)
What is an application to vary?
If you already have a premises licence issued by us then you will be able to carry out certain gambling activities subject to various types of conditions and the plan of your premises which is attached to the licence.
You can at any time make an application to vary your licence. This might be to add, change or remove a licensable activity, change a default condition, change a condition which was originally attached by us or change another part of the licence such as the plan.
Overview of the application process
The variation application process is similar to a new premises licence application and involves submitting the application form, plan, and fee to us. After you have submitted your application you will then be required to notify each of the responsible authorities about your application including the Gambling Commission and you will also have to advertise your application by displaying a notice on the premises as well as advertising the application in a local newspaper. If valid representations (objections) are made about your application during the 28 day notice period, then we will arrange a licensing sub-committee hearing to decide on your application.
Fees
|
Premises type
|
Variation application fee |
| Converted casino |
£2,000 |
| Bingo Club |
£1,750 |
| Betting premises e.g. Bookmakers |
£1,500 |
| Track betting premises licence |
£1,250 |
| Family entertainment centres |
£1,000 |
| Adult gaming centre |
£1,500 |
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 (please check for reception opening times before visiting the office).
Please make cheques payable to 'Leeds City Council'.
What next
If you wish to apply simply download each of the documents available on this page to form a complete application pack.
Alternatively if you would like the documents sending to you in Microsoft Word format so you can fill them out electronically or you would like a hard copy of the application pack sending in the post please contact us and we will be happy to help. If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact us by telephone or email. Our telephone line is open Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm and Friday 9am - 4:30pm.