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Variation of a Premises Licence

Where a premises licence holder wishes to amend the premises licence, the Act allows, in most cases, for an application to vary to be made rather than requiring an application for a new premises licence. 

 

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Department: 

Licensing Team, Vale of Glamorgan Council, Civic Office, Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4RU

  • varying the hours during which a licensable activity is permitted
  • adding or removing licensable activities;
  • amending, adding or removing conditions within a licence; and
  • altering any aspect of the layout of the premises which is shown on the plan.
  • A variation can not be used to vary a licence so as to extend a time-limited licence or to transfer the licence from one premise to another.
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Application Process

The application must be accompanied by the premises licence (or the appropriate part of the licence) or, if that is not practicable, by a statement of the reasons for the failure to provide the licence (or part).

An application to vary a premises licence must be made to the licensing authority for the area in which the premises is situated.

To make application you must submit:

  • the required fee (this fee is an application fee and is not refundable)
  • relevant application form
  • plan (if variation relates to the layout of the premises)
  • Proof of right to work and live  - See application guidance notes for further information
  • confirmation that the application has been simultaneously served to the appropriate responsible authorities (if NOT applying through UK Welcomes or Flexible Business Support).
  • If applying to vary a premises licence for a vessel you must also consult with Maritime Coastguard Agency. 

A notice must be clearly displayed on the premises and must also be published in a local newspaper.

 

  • Holding and deferring electronic applications (s182) guidance
  • Responsible authorities
  • Determination 
  • Representations 
  • Mediation

  • Hearing (mediation unsuccessful)

 

 

Tacit Consent

Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the target completion period.

 

The target time is 28 calendar days.

This may be extended if objections are received to allow for a hearing.

 

Background and Eligibility Criteria

A premises licence is a licence that is granted to authorise the premises to be used for licensable activities, namely:

  • the retail sale of alcohol
  • the provision of regulated entertainment
  • the provision of late night refreshment

This is defined under the Licensing Act 2003 as:

  • a performance of a play
  • an exhibition of a film
  • an indoor sporting event
  • a boxing or wrestling entertainment (indoor and outdoor)
  • a performance of live music
  • any playing of recorded music
  • a performance of dance
  • facilities for dancing
  • entertainment of a similar description to that falling within the performance of live music, the playing of recorded music and the performance of dance
  • but only where the entertainment takes place in the presence of an audience and is provided at least partly to entertain that audience.

The provision of late night refreshment means the supply of hot food or hot drink to the public, for consumption on or off the premises, between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am or the supply of hot food or hot drink to any persons between those hours on or from premises to which the public has access.

 

Fees

The fee for a variation of a premises licence is based on rateable value. The fee is not refundable.

 

Band A B C D E
Non domestic rateable value    £0 - £4,300 £4,301 - £33,000 £33,001 - £87,000 £87,001 - £125,00  £125,00 +
Variation fee  £100  £190  £315  £450  £635

Conditions

  • Supply of Alcohol

  • Irresponsible Drinks Promotions

  • Free drinking water 
  • Age Verification Policy
  • Smaller Measures

  • Minimum Pricing

  • Exhibition of Films

  • Door Supervision 

 

 

 

Complaint and Other Redress

  •  Failed Application Redress
  •  Licence Holder Redress
  •  Consumer Complaint
  •  Other Redress

 

Supplementary Information

  • Operating schedule

  • Plan of the premises

  • Notice