How to apply for a premises licence or make changes to an existing licence.
You need to apply for a premises licence if you want to:
Regulated entertainment includes:
If you intend to apply for a premises licence allowing the sale and supply of alcohol you will also need a:
Please contact us if you are not sure about applying.
Apply for a premises licence online or contact us for an application pack you can complete and post back to us.
If you cannot use the form, email entertainment.licensing@leeds.gov.uk.
If you are selling alcohol on your premises you will also need to complete the consent form for your Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS).
If you cannot use the form, email entertainment.licensing@leeds.gov.uk.
You will need to prepare and submit a plan of your premises with your application.
The plan of your premises should be drawn to the standard scale with a key to show:
Safety equipment includes:
If you are applying by post, you will need to send your application including all paperwork to:
Leeds City Council Entertainment Licensing
Civic Hall
Leeds
LS1 1UR
Phone: 0113 247 4095
entertainment.licensing@leeds.gov.uk
On the same day you submit your application to us, you will also need to send your application to all the following responsible authorities:
Leeds District Licensing Department
West Yorkshire Police
Leeds District Headquarters
Elland Road
Leeds
LS11 8BU
Phone: 0113 385 9413
Ca.licensing@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Oakroyd Hall
Birkenshaw
West Yorkshire
BD11 2DY
Phone: 01274 655785
fire.safety@westyorksfire.gov.uk
Seacroft Ring Road Depot
Leeds City Council
LS14 1NZ
Phone: 0113 378 5959
env.health@leeds.gov.uk
Leeds City Council
Merrion House
110 Merrion Street
Leeds
LS2 8BB
Phone: 0113 395 2610
LSCP.info@leeds.gov.uk
Planning Compliance Service
Merrion House
110 Merrion Street
Leeds
LS2 8BB
Phone: 0113 222 4409
Licensing Team
PO Box 5
Nepshaw Lane South
Morley
Leeds
LS27 0QP
Phone: 0113 253 0241
http://www.ts.wyjs.org.uk/
Adults and Health
Leeds City Council
Merrion House
110 Merrion Street
Leeds
LS2 8BB
Email: Publichealth.Enquiries@leeds.gov.uk
New applications only:
IE Licensing Compliance Team
2 Ruskin Square (Floor 6)
Dingwall Road
Croydon, CR0 2WF
To make sure you have complied with the rules on serving documentation, you must provide proof of postage or a Certificate of Service to us on the same day as you submit the application.
If you use Royal Mail, you should ask the Post Office to provide you with a proof of postage for each envelope. This will not cost anything. If you do not send by Royal Mail then you should complete a Certificate of Service which includes the name of the premises, details of the documents, when the documents were sent and who to.
You will need to wait for a notice period of 28 days. If no comments or objections are comments are received in this time the licence will automatically be granted.
You will need to make a payment after you submit your application. Call us on 0113 378 5029 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) to pay using a debit card.
| Band | Non-domestic rateable value of premises | Application fee (new and variations) | Annual charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | None - £4,300 | £100 | £70 |
| B | £4,301 - £33,000 | £190 | £180 |
| C | £33,001 - £87,000 | £315 | £295 |
| D | £87,001 - £125,000 | £450* | £320* |
| E | £125,001+ | £635* | £350* |
* A multiplier is added to band D and E premises that are used exclusively or primarily for the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises.
For band D premises, a 2x multiplier is added to the application fee and annual charge. This would mean an application fee of £900 and an annual charge of £640.
For band E premises, a 3x multiplier is added to the application fee and annual charge. This would mean an application fee of £1,905 and an annual charge of £1,050.
| 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 |
When applying for a new premises licence you must advertise your application. The rules on advertising are strict and should be followed carefully.
After you have submitted your application, you must advertise your application by displaying a notice on the premises for 28 days. The notice period runs from the day after you sent your application to the council.
The notice must:
Do not obscure the notice in any way or make it difficult to read. Others must be able to read the notice from outside your premises. If your premises has shutters, the notice should be placed on the shutter as well so that it can be seen when your premises is closed.
If your premises is more than 50 metres square you must place a notice, identical to the one described above, every 50 metres along the external perimeter of your premises where it touches the highway.
If your premises is within a complex or its own grounds and the public will be unable to view the notice or notices from the exterior of the site, then you should also display a notice at the nearest public thoroughfare (such as at the entrance to the complex or site) so the notice is easily read by the passing public.
When preparing your notices, please make sure they contain all the information:
Once you have sent us your application one of our enforcement officers will visit your site to inspect the notices. If it is found that the notices or their positioning does not meet the requirements of the Act, then we may ask you to redisplay the notices and we may reset your 28 day notice period.
You can contact us before you submit your application to confirm the requirements to reduce the chances of this happening.
You must also publish a notice about your premises licence application.
It must be placed in a local newspaper which covers the area where the premises is located. The notice should appear within 10 working days of your application being sent to the council. It must contain the same information as the notice placed on your premises but does not need to have the same lettering, dimensions, font size or colouring.
You can make small changes to your licence which includes:
Complete the online application form to make small changes or email entertainment.licensing@leeds.gov.uk to request a minor variation application form. If you are in any doubt if the changes you wish to make fall within the minor variation process, please contact us.
Once the application form has been received by the Licensing Authority an officer will check the application form and any attachments to determine if the proposed variation meets the criteria for a minor variation. If there are any minor clerical errors on the form an officer will contact you to discuss them with you. If, at this preliminary stage, it is obvious your application is outside of the scope of the minor variations process, your application will be returned to you with the fee and not taken any further.
Once the application has been properly made, an acknowledgement letter will be sent to you detailing who the case officer is and confirming the consultation period during which you should display your notice.
In your minor variation application form, you will also need to submit an updated plan of your premises.
The cost of applying for a minor variation is £89. You will need to make a payment after you submit your application. Call us on 0113 378 5029 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) to pay using a debit card.
Send your completed form and any documents to:
When applying for a new premises licence you must advertise your application. The rules on advertising are strict and should be followed carefully.
After you have submitted your application, you must advertise your application by displaying a notice on the premises for 10 working days. A working day means Monday to Friday and does not include Christmas Day, Good Friday or Bank Holidays. The 10 days run from the day after we received your application. Please contact us if you are unsure of the notice period.
The notice must:
Do not obscure the notice in any way or make it difficult to read. Others must be able to read the notice from outside your premises. If your premises has shutters, the notice should be placed on the shutter as well so that it can be seen when your premises is closed.
If your premises is more than 50 metres square you must place a notice, identical to the one described above, every 50 metres along the external perimeter of your premises where it touches the highway.
If your premises is within a complex or its own grounds and the public will be unable to view the notice or notices from the exterior of the site, then you should also display a notice at the nearest public thoroughfare (such as at the entrance to the complex or site) so the notice is easily read by the passing public.
When preparing your notices, please make sure they contain all the information:
Once you have sent us your application one of our enforcement officers will visit your site to inspect the notices. If it is found that the notices or their positioning does not meet the requirements of the Act, then we may ask you to redisplay the notices and we may reset your 10 working day notice period.
You can contact us before you submit your application to confirm the requirements to reduce the chances of this happening.
We will forward a copy of your application to the relevant responsible authority who will assess whether your application could have an adverse impact on one or more of the licensing objectives. For example, Environmental Health will be asked to comment on any application which includes live music.
We will let you know our decision 15 working days after you have submitted your application.
If you would like to make a change to your premises licence, for example a change to the hours or conditions, you will need to apply online for a variation to your premises licence.
If your application includes adding alcohol, you will need to ask the person who will be your designated premises supervisor to give their consent to be specified as the Designated Premises Supervisor.
If you cannot use the form, email entertainment.licensing@leeds.gov.uk.
There are set timescales stated in the legislation for determining premises licences. If no one objects to your application, it is automatically granted after 28 days. If you receive comments your application will be decided at a licensing subcommittee.
In your application, you will also need to submit:
You will need to make a payment when you submit your application.
| Band | Non-domestic rateable value of premises | Application fee (new and variations) | Annual charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | None - £4,300 | £100 | £70 |
| B | £4,301 - £33,000 | £190 | £180 |
| C | £33,001 - £87,000 | £315 | £295 |
| D | £87,001 - £125,000 | £450* | £320* |
| E | £125,001+ | £635* | £350* |
* A multiplier is added to band D and E premises that are used exclusively or primarily for the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises.
You will need to send your application including all paperwork to:
Entertainment Licensing
Leeds City Council
Civic Hall
Leeds
LS1 1UR
Phone: 0113 378 5029
entertainment.licensing@leeds.gov.uk
On the same day you submit your application to us, you will also need to send your application to the responsible authorities. If you apply online, we will do this on your behalf.
Leeds District Licensing Department
West Yorkshire Police
Leeds District Headquarters
Elland Road
Leeds
LS11 8BU
Phone: 0113 385 9413
Ca.licensing@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Oakroyd Hall
Birkenshaw
West Yorkshire
BD11 2DY
Phone: 01274 655 785
fire.safety@westyorksfire.gov.uk
Seacroft Ring Road Depot
Leeds City Council
LS14 1NZ
Phone: 0113 378 5959
env.health@leeds.gov.uk
Leeds City Council
Merrion House
110 Merrion Street
Leeds
LS2 8BB
Phone: 0113 395 2610
LSCP.info@leeds.gov.uk
Planning Compliance Service
Merrion House
110 Merrion Street
Leeds
LS2 8BB
Phone: 0113 222 4409
Licensing Team
PO Box 5
Nepshaw Lane South
Morley
Leeds
LS27 0QP
Phone: 0113 253 0241
http://www.ts.wyjs.org.uk/
Adults and Health
Leeds City Council
Merrion House
110 Merrion Street
Leeds
LS2 8BB
Email: Publichealth.Enquiries@leeds.gov.uk
When applying for a new premises licence you must advertise your application. The rules on advertising are strict and should be followed carefully.
After you have submitted your application, you must advertise your application by displaying a notice on the premises for 28 days. The notice period runs from the day after you sent your application to the council.
The notice must:
Do not obscure the notice in any way or make it difficult to read. Others must be able to read the notice from outside your premises. If your premises has shutters, the notice should be placed on the shutter as well so that it can be seen when your premises is closed.
If your premises is more than 50 metres square you must place a notice, identical to the one described above, every 50 metres along the external perimeter of your premises where it touches the highway.
If your premises is within a complex or its own grounds and the public will be unable to view the notice or notices from the exterior of the site, then you should also display a notice at the nearest public thoroughfare (such as at the entrance to the complex or site) so the notice is easily read by the passing public.
When preparing your notices, please make sure they contain all the information:
Once you have sent us your application one of our enforcement officers will visit your site to inspect the notices. If it is found that the notices or their positioning does not meet the requirements of the Act, then we may ask you to redisplay the notices and we may reset your 28 day notice period.
You can contact us before you submit your application to confirm the requirements to reduce the chances of this happening.
You must also publish a notice about your premises licence application.
It must be placed in a local newspaper which circulates in the area where the premises is located. The notice should appear within 10 working days of your application being sent to the council. It must contain the same information as the notice placed on your premises but does not need to have the same lettering, dimensions, font size or colouring.
If you would like to change the name of the designated premises supervisor on your licence, you can apply online to vary a premises licence designated premises supervisor and provide a consent form (for the new designated premises supervisor).
Give your consent to be specified as the Designated Premises Supervisor.
If you need any advice, contact us on 0113 378 5029 or by email to entertainment.licensing@leeds.gov.uk.
The fees for changing the designated premises supervisor is £23. We can take your payment over the phone after your application has been submitted. You can also post us your application and pay by cheque.
There are set timescales stated in the legislation for determining a change of designated premises supervisor. If the Police do not object to your application, it is automatically granted after 14 days. If you receive comments your application will be decided at a licensing subcommittee hearing.
If you either sell your business or buy a business that has a premises licence, you will need to apply to transfer the licence into the name of the new licence holder.
The new premises licence holder will need to apply online or email entertainment.licensing@leeds.gov.uk to request a premises licence transfer form.
The current licence holder will also need to apply online to give their consent to transfer the licence.
You will need to submit your application to:
Entertainment Licensing
Leeds City Council
Civic Hall
Leeds
LS1 1UR
Email: entertainment.licensing@leeds.gov.uk
On the same day you send your application to us, you will also need to send it to West Yorkshire Police:
West Yorkshire Police
Leeds District Licensing Department
Leeds District Headquarters
Elland Road
Leeds
LS11 8BU
The cost of transferring your premises licence is £23. You will need to make a payment when you submit your application. Call us on 0113 378 5029 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) to pay using a debit card.
If you need a new designated premises supervisor, you will need to apply to change the designated premises supervisor as well. This costs £23.
There are set timescales stated in the legislation for determining a change of designated premises supervisor and the transfer of a licence. If the Police do not object to your application, it is automatically granted after 14 days. If your application receives a comment, it will be decided at a hearing.
If you would like to change either the premises name, or the name or the address of someone named on your premises licence, you can complete the online change of details form. There is a charge of £10.50.
You cannot use this form to transfer your licence to someone new, or change the person who is named as your designated premises supervisor. There is a different form to do this.
If you are a landlord or freeholder, you can notify us of this and we will let you know if anything on the premises licence is changed.
You can notify us of your interest in a premises online. There is a charge of £21.
If a premises licence holder becomes insolvent or bankrupt the Premises Licence automatically becomes invalid unless it is transferred to someone else. There is an option to apply for an interim authority which enables a liquidator to temporarily take control of the premises licence until the business is sold or otherwise disposed of.
You can apply for an interim authority notice online. There is a charge of £23. This online form will ask us to contact you with the appropriate forms and to take payment.
If you are currently a designated premises supervisor but no longer wish to be, you can notify us formally by email to entertainment.licensing@leeds.gov.uk. There is no charge.
If you are the member of a committee that runs a community hall, instead of a having a designated premises supervisor you can arrange for the committee to take the responsibility for the sale of alcohol at the hall.
The Licensing Act 2003 allows management committees of community premises to make an application for a premises licence or to vary an existing premises licence which includes an application to remove the requirement of a designated premises supervisor and the authorisation of the sale of alcohol by a personal licence holder.
A community premises is a premises that forms a part of:
A management committee means a committee or board of individuals with responsibility for the management of premises.
You can apply to disapply the need to have a designated premises supervisor online. There is a charge of £23. This online form will ask us to contact you with the appropriate forms and to take payment.
| Fee | |
|---|---|
| Application for the grant of a personal licence | £37 |
| Temporary event notice | £21 |
| Theft or loss of premises licence or summary | £10.50 |
| Application for a provisional statement where premises being built etc. | £315 |
| Application to vary licence to specify individual as premises supervisor | £23 |
| Interim authority for example, following death of licence holder | £23 |
| Theft or loss 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 of temporary event notice | £10.50 |
| Theft or loss of personal licence | £10.50 |
| Duty to notify change of name or address | £10.50 |
| Right of freeholder to be notified of licensing matters | £21 |
0113 378 5029
Entertainment Licensing
Leeds City Council
Civic Hall
Leeds, LS1 1UR
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