The DPS is named on the premises licence, if this changes, the licence holder must apply to vary the licence naming a new DPS. A valid application will have immediate effect if the fee has been paid.

Before applying to vary your licence you need to complete a consent to vary form. Further details can be found on the Gov.UK website.

If a person wishes to withdraw their consent to be named as the DPS they must notify us by emailing licensing@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk. You should also advise the police and the licence holder.

How long are they valid for?

Licenses are valid indefinitely, however failure to pay the annual fee will result in the licence being suspended.

Cost

Licensing fees

What happens next?

Following submission of a successful application, we will normally reach a decision within 30 days. However if a person or responsible authority such as the police make a representation about your application, we will hold a hearing to discuss the application and concerns raised. The outcome of the hearing may be a decision to:

grant the licence in accordance with the application
grant the licence with amendments/additional conditions
refuse the application

If a party is unhappy with the decision reached they can appeal to the Magistrates' court within 21 days of the decision.

Making changes to your licence

You can apply to make changes if you would like to:

add a licensable activity
extend the hours
change the layout of the premises

There are two types of variations, full and minor. Each variation attracts a different fee.

It is possible to make small changes to your premises licence or club premises certificate through the minor variation process which is cheaper, easier and quicker than the full variation process.

Vary your premises licence

You can apply to vary your licence, for example if you wish to add a licensable activity, extend the hours or change the layout of the premises.

There are two types of variations, full and minor. Each variation attracts a different fee.

It is possible to make small changes to your premises licence or club premises certificate through the minor variation process which is cheaper, easier and quicker than the full variation process.

Transfer your premises licence

Before applying to transfer your licence you need to complete a consent to transfer form. Further details can be found on the Gov.UK website.

Premises licence and club premises

Premises licence

Club premises certificate

Current premises licensing consultations

Complaints and concerns about premises

Reviewing a premises licence

Representation

General enquiries