Please follow the link for COVID-19 advice regarding Restaurants  offering deliveries and takeaways https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/restaurants-offering-takeaway-or-delivery

Temporary changes to the permitted processes of the destroying of spoilt beer can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/destroying-spoilt-beer-during-coronavirus-covid-19

127 Notification of change of name or address (inc notes).pdf [pdf] 113KB

Section 126 Application for Copy of Personal Licence (LostStolen).pdf [pdf] 41KB

Do I need a licence or authorisation?

If you are conducting any of the activities described below, you will require an authorisation under the Licensing Act 2003.  Please read the information in the relevant sections and and use the forms at the end of this page to make your application.

• Selling alcohol by retail: this means by any means including selling a ticket for a function and then drinks are being offered for free as part of that event.
• The supply of alcohol by or on behalf of a club to, or to the order of, a member of the club: This refers exclusively to club premises certificates.
• Providing Regulated Entertainments, which are defined as: a performance of a play, an exhibition of a film, an indoor sporting event, a boxing or wrestling entertainment (whether indoor and outdoor), a performance of live music, any playing of recorded music, a performance of dance, entertainment of a similar description to a performance of live music, any playing of recorded music or a performance of dance.
• Provision of Late Night Refreshment: Late Night Refreshment is defined as Hot Food and Hot Drinks (above room temperature) supplied between the Hours of 23:00 and 05:00. Hotels have a an exemption under Schedule 2 of the Licensing Act 2003.

Essentially, persons wishing to sell alcohol or host regulated entertainments or provide late night refreshment need a Premises Licence for the premises and someone, generally the manager, will need to have a personal licence.  This licensed individual fulfils a role called the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS). Clubs have a slightly simpler arrangement but are more limited in who can make use of the facilities.  For "one off" occasions such as pay bars in Village Halls, A Temporary Event Notice may be used (subject to a minimum notice period).

Personal licences 

• Two passport photographs endorsed as a true likeness by a professional person who has completed the endorsement form
• NVQ Level 2 Personal Licence Holder Qualification certificate demonstrating that you have passed the exam
• A Disclosure and Barring Service check (Basic Level) not more than one month old (or a disclosure from the police National Database not more than one month old)
• Both an application form and a declaration of convictions

As a Personal Licence holder, you should notify your licensing authority if you change your name or move house.  You could face prosecution if you do not maintain your records.  If you move to another licensing area you remain licensed with first licensing authority. If you appear in court for any reason you should notify the court that you are a Personal Licence Holder and also notify the Licensing Authority that you are being prosecuted.

 

Change of name or address

If you are a personal licence holder, you must notify the issuing authority of any change or name or address. 

If you hold a personal licence issued by Arun District Council, you can notify us of your change of details by using the form below and paying the £10.50 fee.

Personal licence renewals

As from 6th April 2015, the Government has abolished the requirement to renew personal licences.

You are obliged to notify the issuing authority if you have any relevant convictions.  See  disclosure of convictions form.doc [doc] 73KB  and  relevant offences information.pdf [pdf] 10KB .

 

Premises licences

The majority of licence holders that require a licence will require a Premises Licence. Only those that operate as clubs and meet certain criteria would be eligible to apply for a club premises certificate. Community premises wishing to apply for a premises licence that does not authorise the retail of alcohol may do so free of charge. It is a requirement that all applications are advertised in the local press. The licence applicant must pay the cost of the advert. Please contact the relevant local paper for the area in which the premises to confirm the cost of your advert. A blue notice will need to be displayed outside the premises to which the application relates continuously during the 28 day consultation period following submission of an application.

When completing the application form you will be asked what steps you will take to promote each of the licensing objectives:

• Prevention of crime and disorder
• Public nuisance
• Public safety
• Protection of children from harm

Your proposals will be translated into conditions of the licence, if granted. You should consider measures that would be appropriate for your intended operation. For example – you may suggest under crime and disorder that a CCTV system will be installed that will produce images capable of identifying persons and images will be stored for at least 28 days. Please refer to our Statement of Licensing Policy for further guidance.

Premises licences in most circumstances must have a Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) applied to that licence so that sales of alcohol may take place under the authority of that licence. A DPS must be a Personal Licence Holder.

For guidance on how to apply, please read the following: How to Apply for a Premises Licence.docx [docx] 58KB

Please see the alcohol licensee toolkit for more information that may assist you.

Please note that if you are holding a one off event, then a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) may be a better alternative for you.

A template for the blue notice to be displayed at the premises for the duration of the consultation can be found here: Template Notice for New Premises & Club Lic..doc.doc [doc] 34KB . Please note that you must produce this on blue paper to comply with requirements

 

Clubs

Club Premises Certificates are required if a club:

• Supplies alcohol by or on behalf of the club to a member of that club
• Sells alcohol by or on behalf of the club to a guest of a member of that club for consumption on the club premises, and
• Where the provision of regulated entertainment is by or on behalf of a club for its members of the club and their guests.

In order for a club to qualify for a "club certificate" under the Licensing Act 2003 several criteria must be met, and are set out by Section 62 of the LA2003:

• Nobody can be admitted as a member without an interval of at least two days after their nomination or application for membership.
• A person admitted as a member other than by prior nomination, or application, must wait at least two days before enjoying the privileges of membership.
• The club is established and conducted in good faith as a club (as under section 63). These matters include: The club's freedom to purchase alcohol, how money or property belonging to the club is used, giving members information about the club finances, the clubs accounts, the nature of the premises.
• That the club has at least 25 members.  (If the membership falls below 25 the withdrawal of club status will not have effect until 3 months after the authority gives notice and will not have effect if by the end of three months the membership numbers are 25 or above (Section 90)). 
• No alcohol is supplied, or intended to be supplied, on the club premises except by or on the behalf of the club.

Like a Premises Licence, a Club Premises Certificate lasts until withdrawn.  A Club Premises Certificate may be surrendered by returning it to the authority accompanied by a notice of surrender.  The Licensing Authority must be informed by the club secretary of any change in the club's rules, name, or address (it is an offence not to do this and a fine can be imposed!).  The certificate must accompany the notice (unless impracticable and reasons for this supplied) and the appropriate fee supplied.  Failure to do this within 28 days of the change constitutes an offence.  The main difference between Club Premises Certificates and Premises Licences is that clubs may not sell alcohol to members of the public, the club may only supply alcohol to members and their guests. 

 

Plans to accompany licensing applications

Premises licences and club premises certificates need to be accompanied by plans of the premises to which the application relates. A copy of these plans needs to be submitted to each of the Responsible Authorities with the application in addition to sending a copy to the Licensing Authority. We do not require you to have your plans professionally drawn but they should show:

• The extent of the boundary of the building , if relevant, and any external and internal walls of the building and, if different, the perimeter of the premises
• the location of points of access and egress from the premises
• the location of any other escape routes from the premises
• in a case where the premises is used for more than one licensable activity, the area of the premises used for each activity
• fixed structures (including furniture) or similar objects temporarily in a fixed location (but not furniture) which may impact on the ability of individuals on the premises to use exit or escape routes without impediment
• where the premises includes a stage or raised area, the location and height of each stage or area relative to the floor
• where the premises includes any steps, stairs, elevators or lifts, the location of those
• the location of any public conveniences
• location and type of fire safety and any other safety equipment, including marine safety equipment if applicable
• the location of the kitchen if there is one on the premises.

Unless previously agreed with your Licensing Officer that an alternative scale plan is acceptable, the plan should be drawn in a standard scale where 1 millimetre represents 100 millimetres. You can include a key of symbols to illustrate the above requirements if you wish to do so. There is no requirement to show on the plan any areas that are not part of the premises you are licensing. You should, however, describe any areas that you intend to provide for people to consume alcohol that you sell or supply to them by noting it in part 3 of the application form.

 

Entertainment licensing

For details of which entertainment activities require a licence, please see the gov.uk website.

 

Existing conditions attached to licences

Any conditions attached to a Premises Licences or Club Premises Certificates relating to music will be suspended whilst unregulated musical entertainment is taking place. If you are a licence holder and require guidance, please contact the Licensing Team on 01903 737755.

Performances of music in the workplace

Performances of music will not be regulated for audiences not exceeding 500 persons between the hours of 8am and 11pm on the same day.

Enforcement

All persons responsible for any musical performances will need to comply with all related legislation including noise nuisance legislation.

In relation to licensed premises, the Licensing Authority will investigate and take further action in relation to complaints regarding live music where necessary and complaints are upheld and supported with substantive evidence. Licence holders have an obligation to promote the four licensing objectives:

• The prevention of crime and disorder
• The prevention of public nuisance
• Public safety
• The Protection of children from harm

If complaints regarding live music are investigated and upheld, this may result in evidence to support a request for a licence review.  If clear evidence demonstrates that there has been an adverse impact on the licensing objectives as a result of live music, the Licensing Authority has the power to decide to treat live music as a licensable activity. This may result in the application of licence conditions in relation to the performance of music. Further advice and guidance can be found at our Residents' Views page.

 

Licensing Sub-Committee Hearings

 

Virtual Subcommittee Meeting Procedures

Virtual Licensing Subcommittee Contested applications and hearings Procedure LA2003.pdf [pdf] 197KB

 

Printable application forms (Please note that we do not have the facility to accept cash payments)

You can pay your licensing fee using our convenient online form. If using this facility, please quote payment details with your application, or provide a copy of the receipt.  Payments can also be taken over the phone, or simply enclose the correct fee with your final submission if paying by cheque. 

Section 117  Application for a personal licence S.117A.docx [docx] 170KB - Used if an individual wants to sell alcohol. Please send to the Licensing Authority to where you ordinarily live  i.e. If you live in Bognor Regis, please send to Arun District Council.  If you live in Worthing, please send to Worthing Borough Council. £37
You must include with your application Section 117D  Disclosure of convictions and civil penalties declaration S.117D.docx [docx] 134KB.  Please also include Section 117 Photo endorsement.pdf [pdf] 40KB to be submitted with two endorsed passport photos.

Section 127 127 Notification of change of name or address (inc notes).pdf [pdf] 113KB  - Used if a Personal Licence holder has moved or married/divorced/changed name by deed poll. £10.50

Section 17  Application for a premises licence S.17.docx [docx] 171KB - Used to license a place for the Sale of Alcohol/Regulated Entertainments/Late Night Refreshment for the first time or for major changes to premises already licensed. If your premises licence application is to include the supply of alcohol, also select Consent of individual to being specified as premises supervisor.doc [doc] 148KB Your application must accompany the correct fee.  The non-domestic rateable value of your business determines the licence fee to be paid, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/correct-your-business-rates

Annual fees for premises/club licences and certificates:
BAND A £0 - £4,300 (Statutory) £70.00 5
B £4,301 - £33,000 (Statutory) £180.00 5
C £33,001 - £87,000 (Statutory) £295.00 5
D £87,001 - £125,000 (Statutory) £320.00 5
E £125,001+ (Statutory) £350.00 5

Section 34  Application to vary a premises licence S.34.docx [docx] 180KB - Changes to structure of building or hours of activities use. Please see above fee guide, the same charges apply, as they do for new applications

Section 37  Application to vary a prem licence to specify an individual as DPS S.37.doc [doc] 183KB- This form and process should be used when the licensee or bar manager has changed.
The application to vary a premises licence to specify an individual as designated premises supervisor under the Licensing Act 2003 asks the licensee to give a copy of the form to the existing premises supervisor. The completed form contains personal information about the proposed new DPS and sharing this information would be in breach of the Data Protection Act 1998. It is sufficient for the licensee to inform the DPS that the application has been made, without the need to share the specific details of the application. A full copy of the application form must still be sent to police. The form will be amended via regulations as soon as possible to make this clear. You must include with your application  Consent of individual to being specified as premises supervisor.doc [doc] 148KB £23

Section 42  Application to transfer a premises licence S.42.doc [doc] 250KB  - Change of owner of the business or organisation. Please also include Consent of premises licence holder to transfer.doc [doc] 1MB £23

Sections 51 & 87  Application for a review of a prem licence or club prem certificate S.51 and S.87.doc [doc] 109KB

Section 71 Application for a Club Premises Certificate to be granted (inc notes).pdf [pdf] 426KB. Your application must accompany the correct fee.  The non-domestic rateable value of your business determines the licence fee to be paid, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/correct-your-business-rates

New/Variation fees for premises licences &club certificates
Band A £100
Band B £190.00
Band C £315.00
Band D £450.00
Band E £635.00

Section 84  Application to vary a club premises certificate S.84.docx [docx] 196KB. Please see above fee guide, the same charges apply, as they do for new applications.

Sections 41A & 86A  Application for minor variation to prem or club prem certificate S41A and 86A.docx [docx] 159KB £89

Section 47  Interim authority notice S.47.doc [doc] 222KB  £23

Section 178  Notification of an interest in premises under section 178 of the Licensing Act 2003.doc [doc] 149KB - Used by freeholders and persons with particular interests in a property.  Particular information will be provided to this individual by the Authority.

Application for a provisional statement to be granted.doc [doc] 479KB

 

Online applications (Please note that we do not have the facility to accept cash payments)

Application for a premises licence *
Provisional statement *
Application for need for a Designated Premises Supervisor to be disapplied *
Application to vary a premises licence *
Application to vary premises licence to specify designated premises supervisor
Application to transfer premises licence *
Notification of an interest in premises under section 178 *
Interim authority notice *
Consent to transfer *
Consent to be designated as a Premises Supervisor *
Application for a minor variation to a premises licence *
Notification of change of name or address *
Request to be removed as designated premises supervisor *
Make annual payment for a premises licence *
Application for a review of a prem licence or club prem certificate S.51 and S.87.doc [doc] 196KB
Application for a new club premises certificate *
Declaration for a club premises certificate *
Application for a variation to a club premises certificate *
Notification of change of details or club rules *
Application for a minor variation to a club certificate*
Make annual payment for a club licence *
Application for consent to conduct an exhibition, demonstration or performance of hypnotism *

 

Further information

View the Online Public Register to see the register of licences held in this district

Responsible authorities in Arun

If you are making an application for new or variations to licences and certificates in Arun under the Licensing Act 2003 these are the contact details for those parties  to whom you must provide copies.

 

Contact details for Licensing Authority

The Licensing Team / Licensing Officer
Environmental Health Department
Arun District Council
Arun Civic Centre
Maltravers Road
Littlehampton
West Sussex
BN17 5LF
>Tel: 01903 737755
Fax: 01903 723936
Licensing@arun.gov.uk
Licensing Homepage

 

Contact details for Sussex Police

Police Neighbourhood Licensing Team
Centenary House
Durrington Lane
Worthing
BN13 2PQ
email: ws_licensing_wor@sussex.pnn.police.uk
Tel: 0845 60 70 999 or 101 and ask for neighbourhood licensing team

 

Contact details for Fire and Rescue Service

 

Contact Details for Trading Standards

 

Contact details for Planning Department

 

Contact details for Health and Safety

 

Contact details for Environmental Health

 

Contact details for local safeguarding children board

 

Contact details for Public Health

 

Contact details for Immigration Enforcement

Home Office,
Alcohol Licensing Team,
Lunar House,
40 Wellesley Road,
Croydon,
CR9 2BY
Alcohol@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

 

If you have concerns regarding licensed persons, vehicles or premises, you can report them by using our  environmental health eform, on 01903 737755 or write to the address at the bottom of this page. Email Licensing@arun.gov.uk. We will ask you to provide your details to us, but these will not be shared with any other party without your consent.

We deal with problems on an evidence based approach. We may advise you we require further information from you to allow us to progress a complaint. This may include asking you if you are prepared to make a statement.