Club premises certificates​

Eligibility for a Club Premises Certificate

A club applying for a Club Premises Certificate must meet the following criteria:

• Have a formal membership system, with at least two days between nomination or application and admission as a member
• Have at least 25 members
• Be established and conducted in good faith as a club

The licensing authority can withdraw a Club Premises Certificate if the club no longer meets these criteria.

Making an application

Applications can be made online.

Ensure all sections of the application form are completed, including the operating schedule. The application fee depends on the non-domestic rateable value of the premises. You can find this through the Valuation Office Agency.

There is a 28-day consultation period. If no objections are received, the licence will be granted. If objections are made, the application will be decided at a Licensing Sub-Committee hearing.

Tacit consent

Tacit consent applies. If you do not hear from us within 40 days of submitting your application, you can act as though your licence has been granted.

Making changes to your licence

You can apply to make changes to your Club Premises Certificate. This includes:

• Changing the layout of the premises
• Adding licensable activities
• Extending the hours for licensable activities
• Adding, removing, or changing conditions on the licence

Smaller changes that will not negatively affect the licensing objectives can be made by applying for a Minor Variation.

If you want to significantly alter the licensable activities or increase the hours when alcohol is supplied or sold, you must apply for a Full Variation.