How do I apply for a Premises Licence?

Please ensure you read theguide for applying for a Premises Licence (PDF, 2 MB)(opens new window) andthe guidance notes attached to the application.  Any applications submitted with information missing or incorrectly completed applications will be rejected.

A licence may not be held by an individual or an individual in a partnership who is resident in the UK who:

• does not have the right to live and work in the UK; or
• is subject to a condition preventing him or her from doing work relating to the carrying on of a licensable activity

Applicants must demonstrate that they have an entitlement to work in the UK and are not subject to a condition preventing them from doing work relating to the carrying on of a licensable activity. You can do this by providing us with paper or scanned copies of the required documents listed within the application form (which do not need to be certified) or by providing a 'share code' from theHome Office online right to work checking service. (opens new window)

You are also required to:

• Submit a plan with your application
• Issue a copy of your completed application form to each of theresponsible authorities (if you apply online we will do this for you). We advise you to provide a draft copy initially to the Licensing Team for checking prior to sending to the Responsible Authorities
• Complete and submit a declaration confirming the issuance of the application to the Responsible Authorities (PDF, 9 KB). (only if not applying online)
• Display a Public Notice (example of a Public Notice (PDF, 61 KB)(opens new window)) (once your application has been confirmed as accepted by the Licensing Team)
  • Please ensure you read the guidance notes on the example of the public notice document.
• Publish a notice in the local press (example of a Newspaper Notice (PDF, 19 KB)(opens new window)) (once your application has been confirmed as accepted by the Licensing Team)
  • Please ensure you read the guidance notes on the example of a newspaper notice
• Complete and submit a Declaration confirming your display of the Public Notice and Newspaper Notice (PDF, 11 KB)(opens new window) (only if not applying online)
• Do the proposedlicensable activities of the premises include the supply or sale of alcohol?  If so you must also supply a Designated Premises Supervisor Consent form (PDF, 33 KB).
  • Each premises must have a Designated Premises Supervisor who must hold a current Personal Licence issued by the Local Authority where they live.

Please note: premises licence fees are determined by the non-domestic rateable value of the premises. To find out your premises non-domestic rateable value go to theValuation Office Agency website. (opens new window)

This form usually takes about 20 minutes to complete.

Make sure you fill in any field marked with an asterisk (*)

Use the 'Next Page' and 'Previous Page' buttons to move through the form. Do not use the back or forward buttons on your web browser.

Please ensure you have:

• a plan of the premises
• the completed and signed Designated Premises Supervisor Consent form (PDF, 33 KB)(opens new window) 
• a valid email address to be able to save the form
• debit or credit card to make payment

Apply for a Premises Licence online

If you don't want to apply online you can complete and return thePremises Licence application form along with therelevant fee and additional documents listed above. You are able to pay by debit or credit card, we will contact you to arrange payment.

Breckland's Licensing Team will acknowledge receipt within three working days. If you have not heard from us within three working days pleasecontact us to check we have received your application.

If there are any amendments necessary to enable us to accept the application we will contact you, please retain a copy of the completed forms you submit.

Thinking of providing food at your premises? Information on what is required can be found on our website.