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Variations to premises licences

If you hold a premises licence and want to make changes to it, you can apply for a variation of the licence.

If you are only looking to make small changes to the licence, that will not impact on the promotion of the licensing objectives, it may be possible to apply for a minor variation of the premises licence. Minor variations are subject to a simplified application process and a lower application fee.

Guidance on variation applications can be found on the GOV.UK website

To help make your application process run more smoothly, Worcestershire Regulatory Services now offers a Pre-application assistance service, you can find out more here.

Apply online

  1. Make the required payment via the Make an online payment page - choose 'Licensing Services' from the list on the right of the page, then choose 'Licensing', 'Premises', and then the 'New/Variation' fee band for the premises from the drop down menus. Fee bands are based on the Non-Domestic Rateable Value of the premises and can be found in the fees list here: Licensing Fees and Charges (Alcohol and Entertainment)

  2. If you are varying the licence to seek authorisation to use the premises for the sale of alcohol, you will need to identify a person who will act as designated premises supervisor (DPS). This person must agree to being nominated as the DPS by completing this form:

    Consent to be designated as DPS

    For more information about Designated Premises Supervisors go to our Designated Premises Supervisor page.

  3. Email the completed Application to vary a Premises Licence, DPS consent if required, plan and any other supporting documents, and proof of payment to enquiries@worcsregservices.gov.uk

Apply by post

If you are applying by post you will need to send your application to us at:

BDC Licensing, Worcestershire Regulatory Services, Wyre Forest House, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7WF

You can download the application form here:

Application to vary a premises licence - printable

If you are varying the licence to seek authorisation to use the premises for the sale of alcohol, you will need to identify a person who will act as designated premises supervisor (DPS). This person must agree to being nominated as the DPS by completing this form:

Consent to be designated - printable

A template for the public notice that will need to be displayed at the premises and published in a local newspaper, circular or similar document can be downloaded below. Please note that the notice displayed at the relevant premises must be printed on light blue paper.

Public Notice Template for a full variation - printable

Copies of your application will also need to be sent to all of the responsible authorities, whose contact details can be found here:

Responsible Authorities List

Fees

A table of the fees that must be paid for applications under the Licensing Act 2003 can be found on our licensing fees and charges page

You can find out the non-domestic rateable value of the relevant premises by visiting the Valuation Office Agency website

Will tacit consent apply?

Yes. After the 28 day consultation period has expired, if no representations have been received from responsible authorities or other persons, then the licence is granted as applied for. We will issue the licence shortly after.

If there is a representation from a responsible authority other person 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.