Fees For Licensing Act 2003
How the licence fees are set
The licence fees for Premises Licences, Club Premises Certificates and variation applications have been set according to the Non Domestic Rateable Value (NDRV) of the premises. A premises will fall into a specific band according to the NDRV, which will determine the fee payable. All licence fees are set by regulations and do not incur VAT.
The bands are as follows;
| Band | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non Domestic Rateable Value (NDRV) | £0 - £4,300 (including property with no NDRV) | £4301- £33,000 | £33,001- £87,000 | £87,001 - £125,000 | £125,001 and over |
Application fees for Premises Licence, Club Premises Certificates and Variations
Please use the table below to determine the fee(s) payable.
| Fee Band | Application fee for a new licence or for variation of an existing licence |
|---|---|
| A | £100 |
| B | £190 |
| C | £315 |
| D | £450 |
| D -premises primarily or exclusively used for the consumption of alcohol on the premises * see note below | £900 |
| E | £635 |
| E - premises primarily or exclusively used for the consumption of alcohol on the premises * see note below | £1905 |
Premises without a Rateable Value fall within Band A.
Where a premises is in the course of construction the premises shall fall within Band C.
- For premises exclusively or primarily used for the carrying on, on the premises, of the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises and who fall within band D, the fee shall be twice the amount. (£450 x 2 = £900).
- For premises exclusively or primarily used for the carrying on, on the premises, of the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises and who fall within band E, the fee shall be three times the amount. (£635 x 3 = £1905).
Additional fee
An additional fee is applicable if the Premises Licence or Club Premises Certificate allows an occupancy greater than 5,000 persons.
| Occupancy | Additional Fee |
|---|---|
| 5,000 9,999 | £1,000 |
| 10,000 14,999 | £2,000 |
| 15,000 19,999 | £4,000 |
| 20,000 29,999 | £8,000 |
| 30,000 39,999 | £16,000 |
| 40,000 49,999 | £24,000 |
| 50,000 59,999 | £32,000 |
| 60,000 69,999 | £40,000 |
| 70,000 79,999 | £48,000 |
| 80,000 89,000 | £56,000 |
| 90,000 and over | £64,000 |
Application Fee Personal Licence
The fee payable on application for a Personal Licence and for the renewal of a Personal Licence is £37. This fee is set by regulations and does not incur VAT.
Fee exemptions
Schools and colleges are exempt from payment of a fee if the application relates ONLY to regulated entertainment. The exemption applies only if the provision of regulated entertainment on the premises is carried on by the educational institution for and on behalf of the purposes of the educational institution.
An application relating only to regulated entertainment in respect of premises that are or form part of a church hall, chapel hall or other similar building or a village hall, parish hall or community hall or other similar building are exempt from the payment of an application fee.
Other fees applicable:
| Application or notice | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application for copy of licence or summary on theft, loss etc of premises licence or summary | £10.50 in all cases |
| Notification of change of name or address (holder of premises licence) | £10.50 in all cases |
| Application to vary licence to specify individual as premises supervisor | £23.00 |
| Application for transfer of premises licence | £23.00 |
| Interim authority notice | £23.00 |
| Application for a provisional statement where premise is being built | £315 |
| Application for copy of certificate or summary on theft, loss etc of certificate or summary | £10.50 in all cases |
| Notification of change of name or alteration of club rules | £10.50 in all cases |
| Change of relevant registered address of club | £10.50 in all cases |
| Temporary event notice | £21.00 |
| Application for copy notice on theft, loss etc of temporary event notice | £10.50 |
| Application for copy of licence on theft, loss etc of personal licence | £10.50 |
| Notification of change of name or address (personal licence) | £10.50 |
| Right of freeholder, etc. to be notified of licensing matters (notification of interest in a premises) | £21.00 |
Annual fee for a Premises Licence and a Club Premises Certificate
The annual fee payable for a Premises Licence and a Club Premises Certificate is as detailed below.
| Band | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non Domestic Rateable Value (NDRV) | £0 - £4300 (incl. property with no NDRV) | £4301 - £33,000 | £33,001 - £87,000 | £87,001 £125,000 | £125,001 and over |
| Annual fee | £70 | £180 | £295 | £320 * see note below | £350 * see note below |
Premises without a Rateable Value fall within Band A.
- For premises exclusively or primarily used for the carrying on, on the premises, of the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises and who fall within band D, the fee shall be twice the amount as stated above (£640).
- For premises exclusively or primarily used for the carrying on, on the premises, of the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises and who fall within band E, the fee shall be three times the amount as stated above (£1050).
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