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Licensing Act 2003 Application Forms

Guidance Note

New or Variation Application?
  • A premises applying for its first Licence will naturally need a new application for the initial Grant.
  • An existing premises intending to change the details of their Licence should consider the following:

    Changes to the existing Licence will usually require a variation application where the licence-holder intends to alter the licensable activity timings, opening hours or operating schedule conditions.  A new plan is not required as part of the application;

    Changes to the existing Licence will usually require a new application where the licence-holder intends to alter the licensable activities permitted or change the licensed area.  A new plan is required as part of the application;

  • Some changes to the licensed area may be treated as a variation.

If you need further guidance, please contact us on 01271 388870 or e-mail customerservices@northdevon.gov.uk.

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