What places are exempt from having a premises licence?

Which venues are exempt from premises licence?

These are: Local authority premises. No licence is needed for any entertainment taking place on the premises of the local authority as long as the entertainment is being provided by or on behalf of the local authority. Hospital premises.

What premises are exempt from the requirement for alcohol sales to be authorized by a personal licence holder?

The one exception is a community premises that has successfully applied to waive the DPS requirement under section 41D of the act. Anyone who does not hold a personal licence must be authorised to sell alcohol by a personal licence holder. There is no such requirement for the supply of alcohol in a members' club.

Can a venue with a club premises certificate not do?

Licensable Activities

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.

Does a restaurant need a premises licence?

You need a premises licence if you want to use a place for: selling alcohol. selling hot food or drink between 11pm and 5am.

Understanding Premises Licences

Does a village hall need a premises licence?

Although church buildings, community centres and village halls still require a Premises Licence relating to regulated entertainment they are exempt from having to pay any fees.

Is a cafe a licensed premises?

Premises licences are issued by the council as the local licensing authority. This generally covers businesses such as pubs, night clubs, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, theatres, hotels, off licenses and late night food takeaways.

What is a key difference between club premises certificates and premises licences?

The certificates is different to a premises licence, as you are not required to specify a designated premises supervisor. Certificates are also exempt from some of the immediate closure powers available to the police. Certificates only allow activities to be carried on for club members and their guests.

Do I need an alcohol licence for a party?

Alcohol and food

Food can be served and sold up to 11pm without a licence. If you want to serve or sell it after 11pm, contact your council. You do not need a licence to give alcoholic beverages away as prizes, like a bottle of champagne for a winning raffle ticket, but there are rules about what can be given away.

What are members clubs exempt from?

It is a basic principle of taxation that you cannot make a taxable profit by trading with yourself, and this means that in the case of a club which is owned by its members and which exists to provide them with (for example) sports facilities, any profit made from the fees paid by the members is not liable to tax.

Which of the following does not require 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)

How many DPS can a venue have?

A premises can only have one DPS but it may have numerous personal licence holders. It is advisable that you have at least another member of staff with a valid personal licence, so that in the event that your DPS leaves suddenly, a quick variation of DPS can be made.

How many TENs can you have in a year?

You can get up to five TENs a year. If you already have a personal licence to sell alcohol, you can be given up to 50 TENs a year. A single premises can have up to 15 TENs applied for in one year, as long as the total length of the events is not more than 21 days.

What are unlicensed premises?

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

Can I listen to the radio at work without a licence?

Yes, if you are listening to the radio in the workplace or another public place, you probably need to pay for a music licence. However, different rates apply depending on how many people are listening and the size of the public space/ workplace.

Are bars and restaurants in entertainment parks exempt from having 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.

Do you need a licence for BYOB?

Basic rules around serving alcohol

Likewise, you do not need a licence if you are simply allowing patrons to drink their own alcohol on your premises (bring your own bottle or BYOB). Charging for corkage is different from selling alcohol.

Which of the following can a venue with a club premises certificate not do?

Disadvantages of a club premises certificate

The drawbacks include the fact that access is restricted to members and their guests excluding the possibility of passing business or renting out of club facilities to members of the public.

What activities require a premises licence?

Licensable activities include the sale of alcohol, provision of regulated entertainment, and the provision of late-night refreshments. Please make sure that you have read and understood the City of London's statement of licensing policy and guidance note for applicants before completing your application.

What certificates do I need to run a pub?

What Licensing Qualifications Do I Need? Every pub licensee is required to hold both a Personal Licence to sell alcohol as well as a Premises Licence. The Personal Licence allows you to sell alcohol on behalf of any business that has a premises licence.

What is classed as a licensed premises?

The sale by retail of alcohol, the provision of regulated entertainment and the provision of late night refreshments requires a premises licence. A licence is required for the following premises: Pubs and night-clubs. Off licences and shops selling alcohol.

Is a coffee shop A1 or A3?

Many A1 uses are now operating as cafes, such as Starbucks, Costa and other famous Café chains and since the A use class was split into further sub categories, such uses are often a sui generis use of A1/A3 and perhaps even a little bit of A5.

What is the penalty for unlicensed sale of alcohol?

The unauthorised licensable activities provision is central to the enforcement of the licensing regime introduced by the Act. The sentence on conviction of this offence, is a fine up to £20,000, or up to six months' imprisonment, or both. What is meant by 'exposing alcohol for unauthorised sale'?

What is the difference between an A3 and an A5 licence?

A3 Use Class in Planning Applications

Another very prevalent use is A3 use class, which is for restaurants, snack bars and cafés. This covers the sale of food and drink for consumption on and off the premises. Where seating is provided, it denotes that it is not exclusively for take-away (these would be A5).

Can a parish council take over a village hall?

In some communities the village hall is owned and run by the parish council in its statutory capacity, not as a charity. Circumstances may arise where the parish council is prepared to hand over full responsibility for the hall to a group of local people to run the hall as a charity.