Vary a premises licence
This page is about varying a premises licence.
How a premises licence can be varied
You can vary an existing premises licence in any of the following ways:
- amendments
- minor variations
- full variations.
Amendments
Use amendments for small administrative changes, for example, a change of address for the licence holder or designated premises supervisor.
Download the form to amend a name or address (Gov.UK)
Amendments cost £10.50.
Minor Variations
Use minor variations for changes to the plans or to the licensable activities, times and conditions of the premises licence, for example, a reduction in trading hours.
We recommend you contact the licensing department in advance to discuss your proposal.
Download the form to request a minor variation (Gov.UK)
There's a consultation period of 10 working days for minor variations.
You must advertise the application with a white notice at the premises. There's a template available for white notices.
Minor variations cost £89.
Read the guidance on minor variations for more information.
Full variations
Use full variations for all other changes.
Download the form to request a full variation (Gov.UK)
There's a 28 day consultation period for full variations.
You must advertise the application with a blue notice at the premises, and in the local press. Read the guidance on advertising blue notices.
Full variation costs vary depending on the rateable value.
| Rateable value | Band | Application fee |
|---|---|---|
| No rateable value to £4,300 | A | £100 |
| £4,300 to £33,000 | B | £190 |
| £33,001 to £87,000 | C | £315 |
| £87,001 to £125,000 | D | £450 |
| £125,001 and above | E | £635 |
Read the guidance on full variations for more information.