Unlicensed Family Entertainment Centre Gaming Machine Permit Guidance Notes
- This form is to be used for an application for a grant (or to request a change of name) of a unlicensed family entertainment centre gaming machine permit under the Gambling Act 2005 Section 247 and Schedule 10.
- An unlicensed family entertainment centre is entitled to provide an unlimited number of category D gaming machines available for use on the premises. Category D gaming machines are defined in the Gambling Act 2005 as maximum stake 10p monetary/30p non monetary and maximum prize £5 monetary/£8 non monetary. Category C (adult) gaming machines cannot be made available for use and thus there will be no 'designated adult areas' required at the premises.
- The permit's duration is 10 years. A renewal application must be made 2-6 months before the expiry date of the permit (Schedule 10 paragraph 18 Gambling Act 2005).
- The fee for a new application for grant is £300. The fee for a change of name is £25. We will contact you by phone to take payment.
- Applicants should be aware that this Licensing Authority has published a 'Statement of Principles' under Schedule 10 paragraph of the Gambling Act 2005. The Statement of Principles is available via this authority's website or by contacting the Licensing Team.
- This licensing authority must notify the applicant of its grant/refusal of the application for a permit as soon as is reasonably practicable after that decision to grant/refuse has been made.
- These permits cannot be transferred. Change of name is only permitted where the permit holder changes his/her name or wishes to be known by another name (Schedule 10 paragraph 11(2)).
- This licensing authority must notify the applicant of its grant/refusal of the application for a permit as soon as is reasonably practicable after that decision to grant/refuse has been made.
- These permits cannot be transferred. Change of name is only permitted where the permit holder changes his/her name or wishes to be known by another name (Schedule 10 paragraph 11(2)).
- All applications for the grant of a permit will be sent to the Chief Officer of Police for their observations.
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Last modified on 20 May 2024