Is it possible to apply for a provisional premises licence in relation to a premises which is in the process of being built or converted?
A – Yes. An application for the provisional grant of a new licence may be made to your local Licensing Board on the basis of detailed plans and subject to the production of certificates required in relation to planning, building control and food hygiene. Where the application is granted and the premises are completed in accordance with the approved plans, the provisional grant is converted to a licence “in force” by an application for “finalisation”.
