Our hourly rate as of 1 January 2024 is £318 (£265.00 + £53 VAT) per hour.

ID/Anti Money Laundering check fee – £30 (£25 + £5 VAT) per person.

We do not offer a fixed quote for this work, but an indication of the likely fees are set out below. These assume that there are no unforeseen complications.

Application for a New Premises Licence

• with no representations – £1,122 (£935 + £187 VAT) to £1,380 (£1,150 + £230 VAT).
• with resolved representations – £1,380 (£1,150 + £230 VAT) to £1,620 (£1,350 + £270 VAT).
• with a Licensing Committee Hearing – £1,980 (£1,650 + £330 VAT) to £2,760 (£2,300 + £460 VAT).

Application for a Full Variation

• with no representations – £900 (£750 + £150 VAT) to £1,122 (£935 + £187 VAT).
• with resolved representations – £1,122 (£935 + £187 VAT) to £1,380 (£1,150 + £230 VAT).
• with a Licensing Committee Hearing – £1,620 (£1,350 + £270 VAT) to £2,520 (£2,100 + £420 VAT).

Application for a Minor Variation

• £384 (£320  + £64 VAT) to £660 (£550 + £110 VAT).

Application for a Personal Licence

• Approximately £264 (£220 + £44 VAT).

Change of Designated Premises Supervisor

• Approximately £330 (£275 + £55 VAT).

Transfer of Premises Licence

• Approximately £330 (£275 + £55 VAT).

Fees payable to the Local Authority

In addition to our charges, you will be required to pay a fee of the Local Authority. These fees are based on the rateable value of the property and details of the fees can be found here  Local authority licensing fees

Other fees payable

All applications for new premises licences or variations must be advertised on the premises and in a local newspaper.  There will be a fee payable for that advert in the region of £300 (£250 + £50 VAT).

What does your service include?

For all new licensing applications and variations we will:

• Review your existing licence (if applicable).
• Consider your requirements and advise you of your options.
• Review the plans of the premises.
• Draft the application for your approval.
• Submit the application to the Licensing Authority and all relevant Responsible Authorities.
• Arrange advertisement of the Application on the premises and in local newspaper.
• Liaise with you if any representations or objections are made and seek to reach compromise with those raising them.
• Arranging barrister representation for you if a hearing is necessary (including full preparation).
• Forwarding licence once granted and reminding you of your obligations.

How long will it take?

Once the application is ready and submitted to the local authority and processed by them, there is a consultation period of 28 days.  If no representations are made within that 28 day period, the licence (or variation) will be granted.

If there are representations, the licensing authority will fix a committee hearing which will take place within approximately 4 weeks of those of the consultation period.