Overview
If you need to sell or supply alcohol, late night hot food and drink or provide public entertainment, you will need to apply for a premises licence to be granted under the Licensing Act 2003.
This guidance relates to application forms for premises licences under the Licensing Act 2003 ('the act'). A similar form is available for clubs applying for a club premises certificate.
Broadly speaking, a premises licence can authorise the following activities:
- the sale or supply of alcohol
- the provision of public entertainment
- the provision of late night hot food and drink
Further information about what activities are licensable is given later in this guidance.
Submitting your form
To apply you must complete the relevant application form below and return it to the Licensing Department at licensing@swdevon.gov.uk with the appropriate fee.
You can find the fees on our licensing fees page.
Need more help?
This guidance is intended to help applicants complete the application form. Further information about the Licensing Act 2003 and other sources of help can be found on the Home Office website.
Your local licensing authority should be able to help you with any queries or give advice on how to complete the application. You may also wish to consider other sources of advice such as a relevant trade body, or by engaging professional assistance, such as legal advice.