{"id":172,"date":"2012-06-14T11:11:54","date_gmt":"2012-06-14T11:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.licensinglawyers.co.uk\/cms\/?page_id=172"},"modified":"2013-12-26T22:21:34","modified_gmt":"2013-12-26T22:21:34","slug":"premises-licence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.licensinglawyers.co.uk\/cms\/licensing-solicitors\/licence-applications\/premises-licence\/","title":{"rendered":"Premises Licences"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The Licensing Act requires that the\u00a0sale of alcohol<\/a>,\u00a0performance of plays<\/a>,\u00a0film shows<\/a>,\u00a0live or recorded music<\/a>,\u00a0indoor sports, boxing and wrestling<\/a>, and the\u00a0sale of hot food or drink after 11pm<\/a>\u00a0must be authorised by the local council.<\/p>\n

Premises licences are generally for permanent premises, for larger events or other situations where a\u00a0Temporary Event Notice<\/a>\u00a0cannot be given.<\/p>\n

In order to apply for a premises licence, there are a number of steps that need to be taken, including the preparation of a detailed plan that must meet a precise specification and the preparation of an operating schedule to show how\u00a0nuisance, crime and disorder will be prevented, children will be protected from harm and how the safety of the public will be achieved<\/a>.\u00a0 If all of the steps are not taken, then the Council will almost certainly reject the application.<\/p>\n

Writing an operating schedule needs care and attention because whatever you put down can become a condition if a licence is granted. \u00a0Sometimes this can result in a restriction that you do not intend and make the licence so restrictive that it does not allow you to trade in the way that you want. \u00a0Some schedules can become very complex and our team of lawyers have had a great deal of experience in preparing them for a wide variety of premises from small takeaways to large outdoor concerts.<\/p>\n

Our services include drafting the entire application based on your requirements, liaising with the responsible authorities, preparing and publishing press and site notices as well as representing applicants on any hearing.<\/p>\n

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Please note : In order to sell alcohol under a premises licence, it is also necessary to obtain at least one\u00a0Personal Licence<\/a>\u00a0and to designate someone with a\u00a0Personal licence<\/a>\u00a0as the \u201cPremises Supervisor\u201d who should have day-to-day management responsibilities.
\nAs well as dealing with individual premises, our solicitors have also built up a considerable skill in managing\u00a0entire licensed estates<\/a>.\u00a0 Because we have built a purpose-designed database, we are able to quickly and efficiently apply for new licences and variations.\u00a0 Designated Premises Supervisor applications can be submitted on the same day that we receive information about the new licensee and we are able to provide you with up-to-date information about the licence status of all premises within your estate.\u00a0 Our one-stop approach for licensing leaves you free to concentrate on other matters.<\/p>\n

We can manage all of the following for you ;<\/p>\n