Who can apply for a premises licence?
The principal category of those who can apply for a premises licence is anyone who proposes to carry on a business involving licensable activities on the premises. This covers any individual (aged at least 18) or business. Recognised clubs, charities, a proprietor of educational establishments, health service bodies and a chief officer of police may also apply for a premises licence.
A A number of different people and bodies that can apply for the licence. The main person who can apply is “a person who carries on, or proposes to carry on, a business which involves the use of the premises for licensable activities”. This will normally be the proprietor but there is no requirement that the person who applies has day-to3 day management of the premises. So the owner of a business with no day-to-day involvement (because he or she currently employs a manager) could apply to hold the premises licence. Similarly, in managed premises, a pub operating company could hold the premises licences for all its premises. Recognised bodies such as clubs and charities can also apply to hold a premises licence.
Related Questions
- Designated Premises Supervisor Q: When an applicant for a premises licence also wishes to be the Designated Premises Supervisor, do they need to complete the form of consent in Schedule 2 of the application?
- New Premises Licence Q: When can applications for new premises licences be submitted?
- Can a premises licence be reviewed?
