Gambling premises licence

Information on gambling licences

How to apply for a gambling licence

To apply for a licence:

  • download the relevant application form
  • return it to us with a plan of the premises and fee
  • send the notice of application to all responsible authorities within seven days of making your application
  • publish a prescribed notice of application in a local newspaper within 10 working days of making your application.
  • publish the same prescribed notice of application on the premises, where it can be read by the public from outside - this must must stay for 28 days, starting from when the application is made

Before applying you should read our Statement of Gambling policy.

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