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New premises licence - information for applicants - Eligibility criteria

Any of the following may apply for a premises licence:

  • anyone who uses carries on a business in the premises to which the application relates
  • a recognised club 
  • a charity 
  • a health service body 
  • a person who is registered under the Care Standards Act 2000 in relation to an independent hospital 
  • a chief police officer of a force in England and Wales 
  • anyone discharging a statutory or function under Her Majesty's prerogative 
  • a person from an educational institute 
  • any other permitted person 

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.