Is it possible to vary the terms of a premises licence?
A – Yes. The premises licence holder will need to apply to the Licensing Board if the licence holder wishes to vary their licence. For example, a variation would be required to cover any change to licensed hours to cover regular or special events. However, if at the time of application for a licence, the licence holder wishes to have different opening hours to allow for certain special events during the year, that information can be included in the operating plan. An application can be made to the Licensing Board to vary any of the following: • the licensing conditions (except mandatory conditions) • information contained within the operating plan • the layout plan • to substitute a new Premises Manager There is also a duty on a premises licence holder to notify the Licensing Board in relation to any change in the licence holder’s name and/or address, or the name and/or address of the Premises Manager.
