From 24th November 2005, the Licensing Act 2003 changed the law governing the types of licences held throughout England and Wales.

There is a Premises Licence, a single scheme for what is known as "licensable activities", which includes the sale or supply of alcohol, the sale of hot drinks and/or food between 11pm and 5am (eat in or takeaway) and/or provision of regulated entertainment such as cinema, theatre, dancing and music.

Premises and Club Licences

If you are a business selling alcohol or providing entertainment, you must obtain a Premises Licence from the Local Authority.  Qualifying Clubs are required to obtain a Club Premises Certificate which authorises the supply of alcohol to club members.

Personal Licence

If you wish to sell or authorise the sale of alcohol, you will be required to obtain a Personal Licence.  Personal Licences will be granted for 10 years to persons over 18 years of age who have the relevant licensing qualification and are without a relevant criminal record.

Occasional and Temporary Events 

If you wish to hold a one-off small event for less than 500 people, for example for a School Fair or Charity Event, you must apply for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN).  If you already hold a Personal Licence, you may apply for up to 50 TENs a year.  If you do not hold a Personal Licence, you may apply for up to 5 TENs a year.  The Event can last for up to 96 hours.

A minimum of ten days notice must be given to the Local Authority and Police for any TEN.

All Local Authorities are required to publish a Statement of Licensing Policy outlining how it intends to promote the Licensing Objectives (prevention of crime and disorder; prevention of public nuisance; public safety and protection of children from harm.  The Policy must be reviewed every three years).

Application forms can be downloaded from the links below - open in pdf format.

Statement of Licensing Policy

Under the Licensing Act 2003, the Local Authority is required to publish a Statement of Licensing Policy with regards to the undertaking of its licensing functions. The Council is required to consult with various bodies on the Policy, such as the Police, Fire Service and bodies representing residents and the trade. The Council first published it's Policy in January 2005, and this was reviewed in January 2008, and will be effective for a period not exceeding 3 years.

A copy of the existing Policy can be viewed and downloaded by clicking the link below:

Statement of Licensing Policy

or by email contactus@epsom-ewell.gov.uk

Licensing Act 2003 Applications

List of Fees

Application for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN)
Schedule 1 - Personal Licence Application
Schedule 2 - Premises Licence Application
Schedule 3 - Disclosure of Convictions and Declarations Application
Schedule 4 - Vary a premises licence Application
Schedule 5 - Vary a premises licence to specify DPS
Schedule 8 - application for the review of a premises certificate or club premises certificate.
Schedule 9A - Declaration for a Club Premises Certificate to be granted
Schedule 9B - Club Premises Certificate Application
Schedule 10 - To vary a Club Premises Certificate
Schedule 11 - DPS Consent Application
Guidance Notes for Applicants Club Premises Certificate
Guidance Notes for Applicants for New Premises Licence
All documents open in pdf format.

For more information on the Licensing Act 2003, visit the Department for Culture, Media and Sports website by clicking here.

Further Information

Telephone: 01372 732000,
email contactus@epsom-ewell.gov.uk