Fees - Alcohol & Entertainment Licensing
Fees - Alcohol & Entertainment Licensing
If you require additional services not listed above then additional charges will be due, either to us or other professionals, due to the additional work or expertise required. Examples of services that will attract additional charges are as follows:
Our fees for any of the above services will be discussed and agreed in advance.
Our fees for handling the following applications start at £1,250 plus VAT:
Our exact fee will vary depending on the complexity of your needs and so will typically be costed based on the firm’s hourly rates. For example, if the premises is based within a ‘cumulative impact zone’ or if a contested hearing is anticipated then this will incur additional time.
The hourly rates for our licensing solicitors are currently £350 plus VAT for Partners and £250 plus VAT for Associates. We will provide a detailed estimate following your initial consultation.
Disbursements
In addition to professional fees, you will be responsible for paying costs of any third-party services or disbursements associated with your application. Typical disbursements include:
Please note these fees may vary depending on the location of your premises and we will give a more definitive estimate following your initial consultation.
Local Authority Fees
The fees due to the local authority will be based on the rateable value band of the premises. The current bands are as follows:
BAND | A | B | C | D | E |
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Non-domestic rateable value | None to £4,300 | £4,301 to £33,000 | £33,001 to £87,000 | £87,001 to £125,000 | £125,001 and above |
Premises Licences:
BAND | A | B | C | D | E |
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Fee for new applications or variations | £100 | £190 | £315 | £450 | £365 |
Multiplier applied to premises used exclusively or primarily for the supply of alcohol for consumption on-site (Bands D and E only) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Annual fee | £70 | £180 | £295 | £320 | £350 |
Annual fee multiplier applied to premises used exclusively or primarily for the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises (Bands D and E only) | N/A | N/A | N/A | £640 | £1050 |
Club Premises Certificates:
BAND | A | B | C | D | E |
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Fee for new applications or variations | £100 | £190 | £315 | £450 | £635 |
Annual charge | £70 | £180 | £295 | £320 | £350 |
Additional Premises Licence Fees:
PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE AT ANY TIME | ADDITIONAL APPLICATION FEE | ANNUAL FEE |
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5,000 to 9,999 | £1,000 | £500 |
10,000 to 14,999 | £2,000 | £1,000 |
15,000 to 19,999 | £4,000 | £2,000 |
20,000 to 29,999 | £8,000 | £4,000 |
30,000 to 39,999 | £16,000 | £8,000 |
40,000 to 49,999 | £24,000 | £12,000 |
50,000 to 59,999 | £32,000 | £16,000 |
60,000 to 69,999 | £40,000 | £20,000 |
70,000 to 79,999 | £48,000 | £24,000 |
80,000 to 89,999 | £56,000 | £28,000 |
90,000 and over | £64,000 | £32,000 |
The time taken to submit your licensing application will vary depending on its complexity. As a guide, the preparation of a simple application and any accompanying papers can be completed within 7 days, subject to urgency. Once we have a clear understanding of your specific licensing needs and circumstances, we will be able to more accurately estimate a timescale for submitting your application.
It typically takes local authorities 6 to 10 weeks to process licensing applications, but this will vary according to individual local authority schedules. We will keep you regularly updated with the progress of your application.