This service is for premises based in England & Wales.

🏢 Apply for a Premises Licence in England & Wales

Complete, stress-free licensing support from start to finish

Whether you're opening a bar, restaurant, retail shop, or any venue selling alcohol or offering licensable activities, you'll need a Premises Licence.
At Licensing Solutions, we take care of the entire process — so you can focus on running your business.

✅ What’s Included in Our Service

When you choose us, here’s what you get:

🔍 Risk Assessment & Consultation

We conduct a thorough review of your proposal
Ongoing communication with you, licensing authorities, and key stakeholders

📝 Custom Operating Schedule

We craft a tailored, flexible schedule aligned with your business and licensing objectives

📤 Submission of Application

We prepare and submit all required forms to the relevant authorities

🤝 Handling Objections

If any objections or representations arise, we handle them on your behalf during the 28-day consultation period

📣 Public Notice Management

We prepare statutory public notices for:
- Display at your premises
- Publication in a local newspaper (as required by law)

🛠️ Step-by-Step Application Process

1. 📞 Initial Consultation

After you instruct us, you’ll receive a quick-start questionnaire. This helps us gather the key details, including:

Name of licence holder (individual or company)
Proposed Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)
Opening hours & licensable activities
Overview of how your business will meet the four licensing objectives

2. 🧾 First Draft & Review

We prepare the first draft of your application based on local policies and regulations.
If needed, we’ll consult you again to resolve any special considerations or potential issues.

3. 📬 Submission & Consultation

Once you approve the final version, we’ll:

Submit your application to the relevant licensing authority
Begin the 28-day statutory consultation period
Liaise with any responsible authorities or individuals raising concerns

4. 📢 Advertising Requirements

We’ll take care of all public notices:

Printed and posted at your premises
Published in a local newspaper (within 10 working days of submission)

5. ✅ Grant of Licence

If there are no unresolved objections, your licence will be granted automatically at the end of the 28-day period. If objections arise, we’ll handle them and can arrange formal representation if required.

💰 Pricing Breakdown

Service	Cost
Licensing Solutions Admin Fee (per site)	£750 + VAT
Licensing Authority Fee	Approx. £190 (based on rateable value)
Newspaper Notice Fee	£150–£350 (varies by publication)

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🚫 What’s Not Included

📐 Premises Plans
Plans must show entrances/exits, licensable areas, alcohol storage, and safety equipment. They don’t need to be professionally drawn, but must meet legal standards (usually scale 1:100).
🏛️ Licensing Hearing Representation
If formal objections lead to a hearing, we can provide expert representation — available at an additional cost.

📝 Ready to Get Started?

Once you instruct us, we’ll immediately send you a digital questionnaire to kickstart your application. From there, we handle everything.

📨 Fast, reliable, and expert-led licensing support – all under one roof.

Premises Licence Application

Premises Licence Application