Variations to premises licences

If you already hold a premises licence and want to make changes to it, you can apply for a variation of the licence.

If you are only looking to make small changes to the licence, that will not impact on the promotion of the licensing objectives, it may be possible to apply for a minor variation of the premises licence. Minor variations are subject to a simplified application process and a lower application fee.

Guidance on variation applications can be found  on the GOV.UK website.

Apply online

We are currently unable to process online applications via the GOV.UK portal. If you wish you submit an online application please:

Make the required payment via the Council's pay-it webpage, by choosing 'Licensing (Regulatory Services)' and then 'Premises Licence' payment option. See the 'Fees' section below to find out the fee that will be applicable to your application.

Email completed application forms (a link to the application form is available below), all accompanying documentation and proof of payment to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please ensure that proof of payment is included with your application email.

Apply by post

• document Download the application form to vary a premises licence (112 KB)

Post your printed out application form to:

Licensing (Worcester City Council), Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster, DY11 7WF

When making the application by post, you must also send copies of the application to all of the responsible authorities for consultation. The Responsible Authorities are listed here:

• pdf Responsible Authorities List (79 KB)

A public notice must be displayed at the premises and published in a local newspaper, circular or similar document during the required consultation period. A template for you to use for this purpose can be downloaded below. Please note that the notice displayed at the relevant premises must be printed on light blue paper.

• document Public Notice template for a full variation – printable (126 KB)

Fees

A table of the fees that must be paid for applications made under the Licensing Act 2003 can be found on our licensing fees and charges page.

You can find out the non-domestic rateable value of the relevant premises by visiting the Valuation Office Agency website.

Will tacit consent apply?

Yes. After the 28 day consultation period has expired, if no representations have been received from responsible authorities or other persons, then the licence is granted with the variations applied. We will issue the licence shortly after.

If there is a representation from a responsible authority or other person then this will cause the application to be considered by the Licensing Sub-Committee. A hearing will be arranged within 20 working days from the date the application is made.