Club premises certificate - variations and minor variations
You can make changes to (vary) a club premises certificate for example to:
- add or remove licensable club activities
- change, add or remove conditions within a certificate
- extending licensing hours
- altering the premises layout which is shown on the building plans
You cannot change a certificate from one premises to another.
Minor variations
If the change is smaller, you can apply for a minor variation. These include:
- small changes to the structure or layout of a premises
- removing certain irrelevant or unenforceable condition
- extending hours of entertainment
- increase licensing hours
Costs
- Full Variation - fee dependent on rateable value of the premises
- £89 for a minor variation
How to apply
The guidance includes more information on the eligibility criteria, fees and the documentation you’ll need.
Apply to vary a club premises certificate Apply for a club premises minor variationWhat happens next
You should advertise the variation application for 28 days at the club premises, and in the public notices section of the local newspaper.
If we do not receive any representations against the application within the 28 days, then we’ll issue the licence.
If we do receive a representation from a responsible authority or interested party, then the licensing sub committee may need to review the application. We’ll arrange a hearing within 20 working days after the representation period ends.
If you fail to comply with any conditions of your premises licence, you may get an unlimited fine and/or a prison sentences of 6 months.
What happens next – minor variation
You must advertise the changes at the club premises for 10 working days after applying. If we do not receive any representations against the application in that time, then we’ll approve the variation and issue the amended licence.
If we do receive representations, we have a further 5 working days to consider them and decide whether to approve or reject the application. If we reject your application, we will refund your fee and you can apply for a full variation.
Guidance notes on club variation - pdf - 221 Kb