Apply for a premises licence

To apply online

You can apply through our online licensing system. You'll need to create an account if or sign in to your existing account.

To apply by post

You need to download a premises licence application form from GOV.UK

Include supporting documents

You also need to submit the following documents with your form

• a plan of the premises to a scale of at least 1:100 unless agreed with us otherwise
• a consent form signed by the designated premises supervisor (DPS) - required for the sale of alcohol
• proof of entitlement to work in the UK - see the list of documents that are accepted:

Advertising the application 

When you've submitted your application, you must: 

• display a blue notice at the premises for 28 days
• place an advert in a local paper within 10 working days of applying 

We recommend you advertise in the Greenwich Weekender - phone 020 7231 5258. 

If you use the Mercury or News Shopper, make sure you place the advert in the edition that covers Royal Greenwich. You will not fulfil the requirement if it’s not in that edition. 

Find out more in our guidance on advertising a premises licence application

You must send a copy of the published advertisement to us at the Woolwich Centre. 

After you’ve applied

There'll be a consultation period for 28 days from the date you submitted the application during which responsible authorities and other people (for example, local residents or businesses) can object. 

If there aren't any objections, the licence will be granted. 

If there are objections, the Licensing Sub-Committee will consider the application at a public hearing. 

Renewing your licence 

Once you get a licence, it's valid for as long as the business exists. 

You must pay an annual continuation fee. 

View our licence fee schedule for fee details:

The annual fee is linked to the rateable value of the premises. When the rateable value of the premises changes, we'll adjust the annual fee accordingly. 

We’ll send you an invoice for your annual fee when it’s due. If you do not pay the annual fee, we may have to suspend your licence.