Variation of Premises / Club Licenses

You can apply to vary:

• An existing Premises Licence Premises Licence/Club Premises Certificate
• A Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)

You can apply to vary an existing Premises Licence.

Such as:

• An extension of licensing hours (if the extension is a ‘one off’ a Temporary Event Notice will be more appropriate)
• To add licensable activities
• Change the layout of the premises

Some variations can be made under the Minor Variation Procedure - see below for more details. If you are unsure of which procedure to use - please contact the Licensing team for advice.

The application process for a full variation to an existing Premises Licence is the same as for a new premises licence - including the fee structure.

There is a 28 day consultation as part of the application process.

How do I apply to vary a Premises Licence/Club Premises Certificate?

Online:

Apply to vary a Premises Licence

Apply to vary a Club Premises Certificate

Payment is online and by card.

Paper applications:

Print out and complete the form below. Cheques are payable to ‘Mid Sussex District Council’.

Application to vary a Premises Licence

Application to vary a Club Premises Certificate

Notification

If the application is not being submitted electronically, a copy of all printed applications must be copied and sent to:

• The Responsible Authorities
• The Licensing Authority

How is the application decided?

The application is subject to a 28 day consultation process with the statutory Responsible Authorities and the public. 

A 'representation' can be made by anyone who is not in favour of the application. They must address one, all or a combination of the four licensing objectives.

These are:

1. Prevention of Crime and Disorder
2. Public safety
3. Prevention of a Public Nuisance
4. Prevention of harm to children and young persons

If no representations are received the licence can be issued.

If there are relevant representations the matter will be decided at a Licensing Committee hearing. 

How long will it take?

Under normal circumstances the entire process will take 2 months to decide the application.

What else will I need to do?

Holders of a Premises Licence or Club Premises Certificate can apply for a minor variation of licensable activities - including timings. It is mostly used to amend the layout of premises.

Please note: It cannot be used to add the licensable activity of selling alcohol or to increase the hours for the sale of alcohol to an existing licence.

We suggest you seek advice from the Licensing Team.

How do I apply to vary a Premises Licence/Club Premises Certificate?

Print out and complete the forms below. Cheques are payable to ‘Mid Sussex District Council’.

Application for a minor variation to a Premises Licence or Club Premises Certificate print form 

Notification

If the application is not being submitted electronically a copy of all printed applications must be copied and sent to:

• The Police
• The Licensing Authority

The Licensing Authority will decide what responsible authorities to inform.

Please note: It is Council policy to notify Sussex Police about every minor variation. 

Please see our Vary a Designated Premises Supervisor page.

Licensing
Tel: 01444-477419
Email: licensing@midsussex.gov.uk