Premises licences

Please contact us for more information on a premises licence and how to apply

Apply for or amend a premises licence

Important information: New premises licence applications

In depth information and guidance can be found via the following link: Premises licence guidance

Before making your application using our online form please note the following below:

  • You will need to know your premises non-domestic rateable value (Gov.UK), this will determine your application fee.
  • If the proposed licence holder is a Limited Company you will need your registered number.
  • If you are applying as a individual or partnership you will have to demonstrate you have the entitlement to work in the UK. 
  • The applicant needs to be satisfied that the named DPS is entitled to work in the UK (no specific evidence is required to be provided in the application). 
  • Know what activities and times are proposed at the premises 
  • Know the proposed days and hours the premise will be open to the public.
  • Know what steps will be taken to promote the licensing objectives (prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance and protection of children from harm). 
  • A detailed plan of the premises which shows specific features  (see guidance) will need to be provided electronically via the upload page on the online form.
  • Designated premises supervisor consent form must be completed by the proposed DPS and then be uploaded by the applicant via the online form. Please make sure you have this in electronic copy or photograph to upload during your application. 
  • Please ensure you have a credit or debit card available to pay the prescribed fee.  
  • A copy of your application and consent form will be sent onto all responsible authorities e.g. Police, Trading Standards, Local Planning Authority etc.Should you not make an electronic application it will be your responsibility to undertake this task.

The Licensing Authority would strongly encourage applicants to hold pre-application discussions with Licensing Officers, other relevant statutory bodies and local residents or businesses before submitting all but the most
straightforward applications. Taking this step may prevent misunderstandings as to what is being proposed and stop formal representations being made that will result in licensing hearings.

The Council has published a Statment of Licencing Policy that sets out the measures applicants are expected to consider to promote the licensing objectives when drafting their applications. This policy includes details of a EEBC has also within this policy created a ‘Special Stress Area’, designed to promote good practice and minimise the adverse impact from alcohol-use in Epsom Town centre. Where discretion has been engaged, those applications which fall short in considering appropriate measures may be refused or conditions applied to comply with policy measures.