Apply to vary a Club Premises Certificate

Download the Club Premises Certificate application documents.

If the variation to the licence constitutes a material variation (for example, combining two club premises into one), then you will need to make a new application instead.

How long it takes

The consultation period is 28 days, counted from the day we receive your application. Depending on representations, it may take some weeks after the end of this period to process the application, especially if it needs a hearing.

When to apply

You can apply for a variation to your Club Premises Certificate at any time.

Discussing your draft application

We strongly advise you to discuss your draft application with the Police (and other Responsible Authorities to suit your proposals) before sending the final version. Where official objections can be negotiated away, there is much less chance of needing to attend a hearing.

Advertising your application

You need to advertise your application both:

• once in a local newspaper within 14 days
• on blue A4 posters at the premises for at least 28 days

What you need to send us

Make sure you send the following to us by email to licensing@oxford.gov.uk:

• the completed application form
• a contact telephone for an Officer to make contact for payment of the fee (the fee payable depends on the Non-Domestic Rateable Value (NDRV) of the premises, and other factors - you can find the NDRV for your premises on the Valuation Office Agency website)

Alternatively you can apply online on the GOV.UK website:

Apply to vary a Club Premises Certificate online

Fees

Download the Licence fees for premises and clubs.

What to send to other authorities

Send a copy of everything on the list above to each of the other responsible authorities.

The responsible authorities you need to send copies to for a new Premises Licence application are:

• Thames Valley Police
• The Planning Authority
• Environmental Protection
• Health and Safety (but see note below)
• Fire and Rescue Service
• Social and Health Care
• Trading Standards
• The Home Office

Contact details for all these bodies can be found on our Licensing contacts page.