What is a premises Licence?
A Premises Licence is a legal authorisation that allows a business or individual to carry out licensable activities from a specific location in the UK. These activities typically include:
The sale of alcohol
Providing regulated entertainment (like music, dancing, or film screenings)
This licence is issued by your local council and is required under the Licensing Act 2003.
Without it, you cannot legally carry out these services, even occasionally.
A premises licence is linked to the location rather than the person running the business. That means the licence stays with the venue (like a pub, restaurant, shop, or event space), regardless of changes in staff or management. However, a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) must always be appointed if alcohol is sold.
Who needs one?
You need a premises licence if you plan to carry out licensable activities from a fixed location in England or Wales. These activities are defined under the Licensing Act 2003 and include:
Selling alcohol to the public (on-site or for takeaway)
Providing regulated entertainment, such as:
Live or recorded music
Theatre or dance performances
Film screenings
Serving hot food or drink between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM
If you’re operating any kind of venue — even temporarily — where these activities will take place, you will likely need a premises licence. This applies to both businesses and individuals.
If you’re operating any kind of venue — even temporarily — where these activities will take place, you will likely need a premises licence. This applies to both businesses and individuals.
Step by step could look like this
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Choose Your Licence
Start by selecting the type of licence you need (e.g. premises, personal, or TEN).
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Chat-Based Application
Use our smart assistant to fill out your application - no forms, no jargon.
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We Prepare Your Documents
Our system generates all required documents, including operating schedules, notices, and floor plans.
