Variation of a Gambling Premises Licence

The holder of a premises licence may apply to the licensing authority to vary the licence by:

• Adding, amending or removing an authorised activity
• Amending another detail of the licence
• Excluding a condition attached
• Adding, amending or removing a condition attached to the licence

How much is the licence?

For additional costings please visit the Gambling fees page. 

Gambling fees

How to apply

Complete the vary a premises licence application form [27.36KB] and return to us:

Licensing Services
Environmental Health Department
Town Hall
Lancaster Road
Preston
PR1 2RL

Payment can be made card through the licensing office on 01772 906910 (option 1) using a debit or credit card.

What should I include?

• Correct gambling fees
• Plans drawn to a suitable scale

Publishing a notice of application

Once you have submitted your application, you need to complete and notify responsible authorities in the following ways:

1. a notice outside the premises for 28 consecutive days where it can be read conveniently using the Governments prescribed  variation notice to be published [17.48KB]

2. A notice in a newspaper or newsletter of local relevance, on at least one occasion within ten days of the application being made. This should contain the same information as the notice placed on the premises.

3. A notice to all responsible authorities within seven days of the application being made (unless made online) using the  variation - responsible authorities form A [22.07KB] for individual applicants or variation - responsible authorities form B [25.27KB] for an organisation of multiple persons.

Please note: a list of responsible authorities can be found at the bottom of this page.

What if a valid representation is made?

If valid representations are received a committee hearing will be held to determine the whether the application is granted or rejected.

Appealing a rejected application

You have 21 days to appeal against a rejection or grant of a premises licence from receipt of the notice of decision from the licensing authority

The appeal should be lodged with Preston Magistrates' Court.

When will I receive confirmation of the variation?

Applications can be granted after a minimum period of twenty-eight days assuming no valid representations are received.

Responsible authorities