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?
| Large Casino | £5,000 |
| Small Casino | £4,000 |
| Bingo premises | £1,750 |
| Adult gaming centre premises | £1,000 |
| Family entertainment centre premises | £1,000 |
| Betting premises | £1,500 |
| Track premises | £1,250 |
For additional costs please visit the Gambling fees page.
How to apply
Complete the vary a premises licence application form (PDF, 27 KB) 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 (PDF, 17 KB)
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 (PDF, 22 KB) for individual applicants or variation - responsible authorities form B (PDF, 25 KB) 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 GOV.UK - 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
Police Licensing Unit, Lancashire Police, Preston Divisional Headquarters, Lancaster Road North, Preston, PR1 2SA Telephone - 01772 209794 extension 5 | Gambling Commission Victoria Square House, Victoria Square, Birmingham Telephone - 0121 230 6666 |
Planning Divisional Manager (Development Control), Environmental Services, Town Hall, Lancaster Road, PR1 2RL Telephone - 01772 906580 | Fire and Rescue Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, Preston Fire Safety Department, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR1 6US Telephone - 01772 556506 |
Environmental Health Environmental Services (Noise and Nuisance) Town Hall, Lancaster Road, PR1 2RL Telephone - 01772 906151 | HM Revenue and Customs Betting and Gaming, National Registration Unit, Portcullis House, 21 India Street, Glasgow, G2 4PZ Telephone - 0141 555 3633 |
Protection of Children Lancashire Safeguarding Children's, Board Manager, Room B52, Po Box 61, County Hall, Preston, PR1 8RJ Telephone - 01772 533495 | Licensing Services Environmental Health Department, Town Hall, Lancaster Road, PR1 2RL Telephone - 01772 906199 |
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