How do I take over an existing premises licence?

A transfer of a Premises Licence can be applied for when a new party wishes to become the new Premises Licence holder.  If a current Premises Licence lapses (e.g. through bankruptcy or death) a person or company has 28 days to apply to transfer the licence into their name, after this time a new Premises Licence will have to be applied for.  

You should make sure the premises licence annual fee has been paid otherwise the licence is likely to be suspended.

You can choose for the transfer to take place with immediate effect or to specify a date for the transfer.

Before completing the form make sure you have all the supporting documentation ready - applications without all supporting documents will not be accepted

• You need to supply a completed consent form (PDF) [463KB]
  • This form must be signed by the current Premises Licence holder
  • If the current Premises Licence holder is not available please explain why in writing
• Submit a copy of both forms to thePolice (if applying online we will submit them for you)

There isa fee for this application. When completing our online form a card payment is required. We accept most major debit and credit cards.

Apply online to Transfer the Premises Licence

If you don't wish to apply online you can complete and submit theTransfer of a Premises Licence application form and above documents to licensing.team@breckland.gov.uk or post.

The Licensing Team will acknowledge your request within three working days.  The Police will review the application and can submit objections if they feel the application is detrimental to any of the four Licensing Objectives and have 14 days in which to do so.  If objections are received from the Police it may result in a Committee hearing at Breckland Council.

Will theDesignated Premises Supervisor be changing? If so you will need to complete aVary DPS application.

Do you have gaming machines? If so then you might need to apply for aLicensed Premises Gaming Machine permit

Thinking of providing food at your premises?You will need to contact Breckland Council's Food, Health & Safety team