Premise licence

We can grant a premises licence for a business supplying alcohol or entertainment or late night refreshment, on or off the premises.

How to apply

To make an application you must:

• Submit a plan of the premises.
• Submit an operating schedule.
• Give details of the designated premises supervisor (DPS).
• Pay the required fee.
• Advertise the application in the local press and also on the premises.

You can apply online or download, complete and return paper forms. 

Note: If you apply using the online form you do not have to send a copy of your application or accompanying documentation to the Responsible Authorities, as this will be done for you by the Licensing Unit.  However, you must ensure that you pay for your online application at the time of submitting it to the council.

Online

• Apply online for a premises licence.
• Apply online for designated premises supervisor consent.

Download the application forms

• Application for a premises licence.
• Designated premises supervisor consent.
• Guidance notes for application of premise licences.

Will tacit consent apply?

Yes. After the 28 day consultation period has expired,  if no representations have been received from Responsible Authorities or interested parties, then the licence is granted as applied for.  We will issue the licence shortly after.

If there is a representation from a responsible authority or interested party then this will cause the application to be considered by the Licensing Sub Committee. A hearing will be arranged within 56 days from the date the application is made.

Provisional statement

A provisional statement provides applicants with a means of establishing whether a premises that is being or about to be constructed or substantially altered for the provision of licensable activities would be granted a premise licence after the building works are complete. The applicant will be able to determine whether the proposed business is viable before investing significant amounts of money.

How to apply

Apply online for a provisional statement licence or download the application form below:

• Application for a provisional statement licence.

Will tacit consent apply?

Yes. After the 28 day consultation period has expired if no representations have been received from Responsible Authorities or interested parties, then the licence is granted as applied for.  The licence will be issued to you shortly after.

If there is a representation from a Responsible Authority or interested party then this will cause the application to be considered by the Licencing Sub Committee. A hearing will be arranged within 56 days from the date the application is made.

Variation to premise licences

There may be a reason why you wish to vary a premise licence, such as to include further licensable activities or alter existing activities and operating times allowed by the premise licence.

How to apply

We advise you to speak to the Licensing Unit before making your application to vary a premises licence.

Apply online to vary a premise licence or download the application forms below.

• Application for variation of a premise licence.
• Guidance notes for variation of a premise licence.

Will tacit consent apply?

Yes. After the 28 day consultation period has expired,  if no representations have been received from Responsible Authorities or interested parties, then the licence is granted as applied for.  We will issue the licence shortly after.

If there is a representation from a responsible authority or interested party then this will cause the application to be considered by the Licensing Sub Committee. A hearing will be arranged within 56 days from the date the application is made.

Changing the DPS - variation of a premises licence to specify Designated Premises Supervisor, or notice requesting removal as DPS from premises licence

If your DPS has left the business, or has had their personal licence suspended, an application to vary the DPS will have to be made. The application will need to specify another Personal Licence holder who can take responsibility for the business.

How to apply

Apply online to change the DPS or download the application forms below:

• Variation of premises licence to specify a designated premises supervisor.
• Notice requesting removal as DPS from premises licence.
• Consent form.

Will tacit consent apply?

Yes. The application may take effect immediately or on a date specified in the application form and revised premises licence and licence summary will be issued to you.

If the Chief Officer of Police for the area where the premises is situated is satisfied that the exceptional circumstances of the case are such that granting the application would undermine the crime prevention objective, he must give a notice of this to the Licensing Authority within 14 days. The Licensing Authority will then hold a hearing to determine the notice given by the police.

Minor variation of a premise licence or club premise certificate

How to apply 

Apply online for a minor variation  or download application forms below.

• Application for minor variation of a premise licence/club premise certificate.
• Specimen public notice.

Will tacit consent apply?

Yes. If after the 10 working day consultation period has expired and no representations have been made by a responsible authority or interested party, then we will approve the minor variation.

If any representations have been received, we have a further five working days to consider them and will decide whether to approve or reject the application.

If the minor variation is approved, we will issue a notice outlining the minor variation to the premise licence or club premises certificate.  We will also issue a new licence or certificate to reflect the minor variation.

Transfer of premise licences

When licensed premises change hands, the new owner or operator must transfer the premises licence as soon as possible.

How to apply

Apply online to transfer the premises licence or download the forms below.

• Application to transfer a premises licence.
• Consent to transfer a premises licence.

Will tacit consent apply?

Yes. The application may take effect immediately or on a date specified in the application form and revised premises licence and licence summary will be issued to you.

If the chief officer of police for the area where the premises is situated is satisfied that the exceptional circumstances of the case are such that granting the application would undermine the crime prevention objective, he must give a notice of this to the Licensing Authority within 14 days. We will then hold a hearing to determine the notice given by the police.

Interim Authority Notice

An Interim Authority Notice must be submitted if a holder of a premises licence dies, becomes insolvent or becomes mentally incapable.  An Interim Authority Notice will allow premises to trade until the licence can be transferred.

Apply online for an Interim Authority Notice or download the application form below:

• Application for an Interim Authority Notice.

Will tacit consent apply?

Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the target completion period, which is subject to the submission of all information required.  The timescale is 20 days after receipt of a valid application.

Notification of interest

If you are the freeholder, leaseholder or occupier of a property which has a Premises Licence, then you may notify the Licensing Authority of that interest and we will advise you when an application is received in respect of those premises.

Apply online for notification of interest or download the application form below.

• Application for notification of interest.

Fees

Send applications to the following address, with cheques for the appropriate fees, made payable to Liverpool City Council.  Visit the Department for Culture, Media and Sport for fee information.