What kind of venues are exempt from having a premises licence?

You don't need a licence for some types of entertainment, including: educational or promotional films. films shown as part of an exhibition in a museum or gallery. incidental music (live or recorded)

What venue is exempt from having a premises licence?

Premises licence exemptions

The main exemptions are as follows: regulated entertainment in places of public religious worship. morris dancing (or similar), or a performance of unamplified live music as an integral part of such dancing.

What can a venue with a club premises certificate not do?

The main difference between a Club Premises Certificate and a Premises Licence is that clubs may not sell alcohol to members of the public. The club may only supply alcohol to members and their guests.

What activities require a premises licence?

The licensable activities covered by a premises licence are: the sale by retail of alcohol; • the provision of regulated entertainment; • the provision of late night refreshment.

Do I need a licence to hold an event?

You will need a premises licence if your event will have more than 500 people at all times – including staff running the event - and will last longer than 168 hours (7 days).

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What license do venues need?

The sale by retail of alcohol, the provision of regulated entertainment and the provision of late night refreshments requires a premises licence.

Does a venue need a wedding license UK?

When you need a licence. You must have a civil partnership or marriage venue licence (premises approval) if you want to hold a: marriage or civil partnership ceremony in a non-religious venue or linked outdoor area. civil partnership ceremony in a religious venue or any linked outdoor area.

What are the four licensable activities?

What is classed as a licenced premises?

A premises licence is granted by a licensing authority to permit one or more licensable activities to take place on the premises. The licensable activities are: Sale of alcohol by retail. Supply of alcohol in club premises (under the terms of a club premises certificate)

What is an unlicensed premises?

unlicensed premises means premises to which a licence or permit does not relate.

Does a venue have to be registered for a wedding?

In England and Wales, the law requires that for marriages and civil partnerships to be legally valid, they must take place at a location which has been duly licensed as an approved premises for marriages and civil partnerships and which is open to the general public.

Can you manage a pub without a license?

Every pub licensee is required to hold both a Personal Licence to sell alcohol as well as a Premises Licence.

Can a pub operate without a DPS?

A designated premises supervisor ( DPS ) is the person who has day-to-day responsibility for the running of the business. All businesses and organisations selling or supplying alcohol, except members clubs and certain community premises must have a designated premises supervisor.

Who doesn't need a premises licence?

Are there any premises licence exemptions? You do not always need a premises licence to supply hot food or drink after 11pm (for example, if you are not charging for refreshments or your organisation is a charity). There are also times when you do not need a premises licence to put on public entertainment.

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Why do you need a premises licence?

You need a premises licence for any premises or site offering licensable activities. Examples of licensable activities are: the sale of alcohol. the provision of regulated entertainment, such as plays, live music, recorded music and dance - exemptions apply, see premises licence guidance.

What are the 4 licensing laws?

The 4 licensing objectives

the prevention of crime and disorder. public safety. the prevention of public nuisance. the protection of children from harm.

What activities qualify as regulated entertainment?

What is the legal definition of premises in the UK?

The term 'premises' refers to any office or meeting rooms, access to and within a building, reception and any other facilities and the immediate surroundings used by the organisation in the course of business.

What are Unauthorised licensable activities?

Which is most likely a licensable activity?

Individuals or organisations which provide certain licensable activities, such as selling alcohol, providing regulated entertainment (live or recorded music, films, plays etc), or supplying late-night refreshment, must hold licences to authorise these activities, under the Licensing Act 2003.

Which of these activities is most likely to be licensable?

Do I need a licence to host a wedding reception?

Any venue that does wish to host receptions may need to be licensed to provide entertainment and supply alcohol. The Register Office will provide the officials to conduct and register a marriage or civil partnership. The approved premises will be responsible for providing hosts and catering staff, as appropriate.

Can you have a wedding ceremony without a registrar?

So unless you are having a religious wedding, you will need a registrar for the legal part of your marriage. A registrar ceremony would include your legal wording, vows, rings, and limited readings/music if desired. However, they are required to place some restrictions on the ceremony content.

Can I hold a wedding on my property?

If you own a large enough space that you think would work well for outdoor weddings, there is nothing to stop you opening it up for this purpose. However, not everyone can obtain a civil ceremony license, so it may be that your venue would only be suitable for non-legally binding ceremonies and celebrations.