🏢 Apply for a Premises Licence in England & Wales

Complete. stress-free licensing support from start to finish

Whether you’re opening a bar. restaurant. retail shop. or any venue selling alcohol or offering licensable activities. you’ll need a Premises Licence.
At Licensing Solutions. we take care of the entire process — so you can focus on running your business.

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✅ What’s Included in Our Service

When you choose us. here’s what you get:

🔍 Risk Assessment & Consultation

• We conduct a thorough review of your proposal

• Ongoing communication with you. licensing authorities. and key stakeholders

📝 Custom Operating Schedule

• We craft a tailored. flexible schedule aligned with your business and licensing objectives

📤 Submission of Application

• We prepare and submit all required forms to the relevant authorities

🤝 Handling Objections

• If any objections or representations arise. we handle them on your behalf during the 28-day consultation period

📣 Public Notice Management

• We prepare statutory public notices for:

  • Display at your premises

  • Publication in a local newspaper (as required by law)

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🛠️ Step-by-Step Application Process

1. 📞 Initial Consultation

After you instruct us. you’ll receive a quick-start questionnaire. This helps us gather the key details. including:

• Name of licence holder (individual or company)

• Proposed Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)

• Opening hours & licensable activities

• Overview of how your business will meet the four licensing objectives

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2. 🧾 First Draft & Review

We prepare the first draft of your application based on local policies and regulations.
If needed. we’ll consult you again to resolve any special considerations or potential issues.

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3. 📬 Submission & Consultation

Once you approve the final version. we’ll:

• Submit your application to the relevant licensing authority

• Begin the 28-day statutory consultation period

• Liaise with any responsible authorities or individuals raising concerns

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4. 📢 Advertising Requirements

We’ll take care of all public notices:

• Printed and posted at your premises

• Published in a local newspaper (within 10 working days of submission)

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5. ✅ Grant of Licence

If there are no unresolved objections. your licence will be granted automatically at the end of the 28-day period. If objections arise. we’ll handle them and can arrange formal representation if required.

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💰 Pricing Breakdown

🔍 Need help checking your property’s rateable value?

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🚫 What’s Not Included

• 📐 Premises Plans
  Plans must show entrances/exits. licensable areas. alcohol storage. and safety equipment. They don’t need to be professionally drawn. but must meet legal standards (usually scale 1:100).

• 🏛️ Licensing Hearing Representation
  If formal objections lead to a hearing. we can provide expert representation — available at an additional cost.

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📝 Ready to Get Started?

Once you instruct us. we’ll immediately send you a digital questionnaire to kickstart your application. From there. we handle everything.

📨 Fast. reliable. and expert-led licensing support – all under one roof.