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Vary a club premises certificate

You can apply to amend a club premises certificate to alter licensable activities. This includes:

  • the supply of alcohol
  • providing regulated entertainment
  • providing late night refreshment

There are two types of variation application. Refer to government guidance to find out what type of application you need.

Full variation or minor variation

If your changes impact the licensing objectives, you should apply for a full variation.

You may apply for a minor variation to make small changes to your club premises certificate. These changes must have no adverse impact on the licensing objectives.

How to apply

  1. Download the application form

    Download the application form that is relevant to your change.

    Download list

  2. Fill in the application form

    You can fill in your application form online. To edit the form you'll need a recent version of Adobe Reader

    Open the form using Adobe Reader instead of your web browser.

    You can edit it in your own time and save it to your device. When you’re ready, you can continue to the online submission (step 3).

    Alternatively, you can print the form and fill it in. Then you’ll need to scan it and save it to your device so you can attach it to your application.​​​​

  3. Send us your documents and make a payment

    Make sure you’ve saved your completed form to your device before you start the online application.

    You should have your debit or credit card ready as we will take your payment as part of the online application process.

    Full variation

    The full variation fee will depend on the non-domestic rateable value of the premises.

    Check the cost of a full variation

    Minor variation

    A minor variation costs £89.00.

  4. Return your original certificate

    You must return your original certificate to our licensing team.

  5. Advertise your application

    You must advertise a notice of your application as part of the process. Find out what you need to do.

What happens next

We will acknowledge receipt of your application within one working day. We will then process your application and tell you the outcome within 28 days, providing there are no representations.

If you do not supply the correct information, documents or fee, your application will be rejected.

What happens if the details on my certificate are out of date?

We may take action against you if you don't have a club premises certificate, or if the details on your certificate are wrong.