Alcohol and entertainment licence
Reopening of Licensed premises
With the reopening of licensed premises from the 4th July 2020, we have published the following guidance:
Guidance on Reopening a licensed premises
Guidance on Noise when reopening a licensed premises
Pavement Licensing
A pavement licence is a licence granted by the local authority, or deemed to have been granted, which allows the licence-holder to place removable furniture over certain highways adjacent to the premises in relation to which the application was made, for certain purposes.
A business which uses (or proposes to use) premises for the sale of food or drink for consumption (on or off the premises) can apply for a licence. Businesses that are eligible include: public houses, cafes, bars, restaurants, snack bars, coffee shops, and ice cream parlours.
A licence permits the business to use furniture placed on the highway to sell or serve food or drink and/or allow it to be used by people for consumption of food or drink supplied from, or in connection with the use of the premises.
Application form for a Pavement Licence
Draft Pavement Licensing Policy
Licensing Act 2003
A premises licence or a club premises certificate is required for premises that:
- Sale by retail of alcohol.
- Supply of alcohol by or on behalf of a club, or to the order of a member of a club.
- Provision of late night refreshment.
- Provision of regulated entertainment.
The types of entertainment regulated by the 2003 Act (as amended by the Live Music Act 2012 and the Licensing Act 2003 (Descriptions of Entertainment) (Amendment) Order 2013) are:
- a performance of a play;
- an exhibition of a film;
- an indoor sporting event;
- a boxing or wrestling entertainment;
- a contest, exhibition or display which combines boxing or wrestling with one or more martial arts ("combined fighting sports");
- a performance of live music ;
- any playing of recorded music;
- a performance of dance;
- entertainment of a similar description to a performance of live music, any playing of recorded music or a performance of dance.
- Briefing notes for a premises licence
- Licensable activity summary sheet
- List of Responsible Authorities
Statement of Licensing Policy
The current Statement of Licensing Policy covers the years 2014-2019.
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council recognises that licensed premises are a major contributor to the Borough, attracting tourists and visitors and making for vibrant towns and communities. The Council also recognises the problems that can be caused if licensed activities are not properly managed and premises well run
This Policy Statement seeks to formulate reasonable controls and appropriate guidance to encourage efforts that are being made by the Council and its partners working together with the licensed trade to help deal with issues that arise from licensable activities.
Summary of new applications/variations
New, Varied and Review applications currently being processed
Detail of Applications
Review application
- None
Variation
- None
Minor Variations
- None
New premises applications
- None
You can apply, amend or renew your licence through the EUGO Portal.
- Apply for a premises licence
- Apply for a provisional statement
- Apply for a Designated Premises Supervisor to be disapplied
- Apply to vary the designated premises supervisor
- Tell us about a minor change to your premises licence
- Apply to vary your premises licence
- Apply to transfer a premises licence
- Consent to transfer your premises licence
- Notify us of a an interest in premises under section 178
- Tell us about a change to your existing interim authority notice
- Tell us about a change to your existing consent to transfer
- Tell us about a change to your existing consent to be designated
- Notify us of a change of name or address
- Extend or renew your annual fee payment
- Apply online for a new club premises licence
- Make an annual payment for a club licence
- Apply for a variation to a club premises certificate
- Application for a minor variation to a premises or club licence
Fees
Each premises will be allocated to a fee band according to the non-domestic rateable value of the property. The current fees are listed below.
| Rateable Value £ | Band | New or Variation Fee | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4300 | A | £100 | £70 |
| 4301-33000 | B | £190 | £180 |
| 33001-87000 | C | £315 | £295 |
| 87001-125000 | D | £450 | £320 |
| 125000 and above | E | £635 | £350 |
Please make cheques payable to "Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council" or "TMBC".
Changes to Premises Licence
For changes of Licence holder and / or change of Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) a copy of both the below forms must be sent to:
- Licensing Co-ordinator, Community Safety Unit, Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4LZ
- Licensing Section (Address below)
Fee for this application is £23
Change of Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)
Please make cheques payable to "Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council" or "TMBC".
All applications to be sent to
Licensing ServicesGibson Building
Gibson Drive
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent ME19 4LZ
Further information and to report any concerns
Contact us:
Phone: 01732 876368
Email: licensing.services@tmbc.gov.uk