Cafes, bars, shops and venues in England and Wales

Where are the premises?

Free premises licence checklist: operating schedule, what the plan must show, blue notice and newspaper dates for a cafe, bar or shop selling alcohol.

  • Free to read
  • No sign-up until the draft
  • Hands off to the right door
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ePlan fills in

  • Licensing authority
  • Food hygiene rating
  • Company details

How it works

Premises licence application checklist, from one answer

  1. Enter the premises and what you plan to sell, and when.
  2. ePlan lists what the application needs and works out your notice dates.
  3. Read the free checklist. Planning permission refused for the premises? Start a planning appeal statement.

What you get

Premises licence application checklist and 1 more document

The check is free. The paperwork after it is drafted at the Householder appeal statement door.

The first draft

Premises licence application checklist (free)

  1. Premises and licensing authority
  2. Licensable activities and hours
  3. Operating schedule and the four licensing objectives
  4. Plan of the premises: what it must show
  5. Designated premises supervisor's consent
  6. Blue notice: 28 consecutive days on site

Modeled on: Licensing Act 2003, s.17, and the Premises Licences and Club Premises Certificates Regulations 2005

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Operating schedule draft text

  1. Prevention of crime and disorder
  2. Public safety
  3. Prevention of public nuisance
  4. Protection of children from harm

From public data

What ePlan fills in, and from where

28 consecutive days

is how long the pale blue A4 notice must stay up at the premises, starting the day after you apply
Source: Licensing Act 2003 (Premises licences and club premises certificates) Regulations 2005, reg 25

Ready for the paperwork?

Turn a refused extension into a householder appeal statement for the Planning Inspectorate, answering each refusal reason. Free to read, pay to download.

Householder appeal statement →

Questions

Premises Licence Application Checklist: what people ask

What has to go with a premises licence application?

An operating schedule, a plan of the premises in the prescribed form, the fee, and, if you'll sell alcohol, a consent form from the person you want named as designated premises supervisor.

Source: legislation.gov.uk

What must the plan of the premises show?

It must be clear and legible and show the boundary and walls, entrances and exits, escape routes, the area used for each activity, fixed structures, stages, stairs and lifts, toilets, fire safety equipment and any kitchen.

Source: legislation.gov.uk

How do I advertise the application?

Display a pale blue notice, A4 or larger, at the premises for at least 28 consecutive days from the day after you apply, and publish a notice in a local newspaper once within 10 working days of applying.

Source: legislation.gov.uk

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