Premises Licences - Making an application

The fees for applications have been set by the Government and are the same across the whole country.  The fee for a Premises Licence is based on the rateable value of the premises, which you can check online with the Valuation Office

New Premises Licence

Apply and pay online for a Premises Licence:

• Premises Licence Application Form
• Designate Premises Supervisor (DPS) consent form

Download the following documents to assist in your application.

• Public Notice (new application)

Useful information:

• Licensing policy
• Information Sheet - Plans
• Essex Fire and Rescue Service - Information for Applicants
• Licensed Premises: Public Nuisance Control
• Essex Safeguarding Children Board

Variation of Premises Licence

Apply and pay online for a Variation of a Premises Licence or Minor Variation of a Premises Licence:

• Variation of a Premises Licence Application Form
• Minor Variation of a Premises Licence Application Form

Download the following document to assist in your application:

• Public Notice (variation)
• Public Notice (minor variation)

Variation of Premises Licence to specify an individual as designated premises supervisor

Apply and pay online for a Variation of Premises Licence to specify an individual as designated premises supervisor:

• DPS application form - online
• DPS consent form - online

Transfer of Premises Licence

Apply and pay online to Transfer a Premises Licence:

• Transfer of Premises Licence Application Form
• Licence Holder's Consent Form.

Notification of an Interest in Premises

Complete the application to register your interest in a premises that is subject to a premises licence not held by you.  Before completing this form please read the guidance notes at the end of the form and remember to keep a copy of the completed form for your records. The application fee is £21.

• Apply for a Notice of Interest in Premises

Submitting documents

If you require to submit copies of documents please use our online facility available on the Submit Evidence web page.

For application packs in respect of other types of application under the Licensing Act 2003, please view the appropriate link below: 

• Club Premises
• Personal Licences