Apply to vary a Premises Licence

This page details how to vary an existing Premises Licence.

Varying a Premises Licence

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

Use the application form below. 

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 Premises Licence 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 a poster at the premises for at least 28 days

Use the Blue A4 notice and draft newspaper public notice in the relevant documents below

How to apply

You can submit a variation application and supporting documents online on GOV.UK.

Apply for variation of a Premises Licence online on GOV.UK

Alternatively ou can send the application and supporting documents by email to licensing@oxford.gov.uk. Please include a telephone number for an Officer to call for a payment of the fee by credit/debit card.

Download the varying an existing Premises Licence documents.

Download the Licence fees for premises and clubs.

What to send to the other Responsible 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 please send your application to licensing@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk
• The Planning Authority
• Environmental Protection
• Health and Safety (see note below)
• Fire and Rescue Service
• Social and Health Care
• Trading Standard
• NHS
• The Home Office

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

Note that City and County Council premises and all educational institutions are dealt with by the Health and Safety Executive rather than Health and Safety at the City Council. Please make sure you copy your application to the appropriate authorities in these cases.