Our Services
New Premises Licence
A new Premises Licence is the foundation of any business wishing to sell alcohol, provide late‑night refreshment, or offer regulated entertainment. Getting it right first time is essential as errors cause delays, objections, and extra costs.
High Street Licensing manages the entire process from start to finish, ensuring your application is accurate, compliant, and professionally presented.
What’s included
Full consultation to understand your business model
Drafting all mandatory application documents
A tailored Operating Schedule
Compliant plans if required (Additional fees may apply)
Submission to the Licensing Authority
Management of all statutory consultations
Handling queries from Responsible Authorities
Guidance throughout the 28‑day notice period
Pricing
Our professional fee for a full new Premises Licence application starts at £495. When you include the statutory council fee and the required newspaper advert, the lowest total cost for a complete application is approximately £945.
Breakdown
Our Professional fee starts at £495
Statutory council fee (lowest band A): £100. This is set by the council and is charged based on the rateable value of the venue.
Newspaper advert (minimum typical cost): £350
Total minimum cost: £945
All fees listed are based on straightforward applications without objections. If an application requires additional work, representations, or a licensing hearing, further charges may apply.
A well‑prepared variation reduces the risk of objections, ensures your changes are legally robust, and keeps your business operating confidently within the Licensing Act 2003.
Licence Variations
As your business evolves, your Premises Licence may need to change with it. Whether you want to extend your hours, add new licensable activities, update your layout plans, or refine your conditions, a professionally prepared variation ensures the process is smooth, compliant, and handled correctly from the outset.
High Street Licensing manages the full variation process — drafting the application, advising on the implications of your changes, submitting to the Licensing Authority, and guiding you through the consultation period.
What’s included
Consultation to understand the changes you want to make
Review of your existing licence and operating conditions
Drafting a fully compliant variation application
Compliant plans if required (Additional fees may apply)
Submission to the Licensing Authority
Management of the 28‑day consultation
Liaison with Responsible Authorities
Clear guidance throughout the process
Pricing
Our professional fee for a full licence variation starts at £395. When you include the statutory council fee and the required newspaper advert, the lowest total cost for a complete variation application is £845.
Breakdown:
Professional fee: £395
Statutory council fee (lowest band A): £100. This is set by the council and is charged based on the rateable value of the venue.
Newspaper advert (minimum typical cost): £350
Total minimum cost: £845
All fees listed are based on straightforward applications without objections. If an application requires additional work, representations, or a licensing hearing, further charges may apply.
Minor Varations
A Minor Variation allows small, low‑impact changes to your Premises Licence without the need for a full variation or a public consultation. They are ideal for simple adjustments that will not negatively affect the licensing objectives — such as minor layout changes, small condition tweaks, or modest alterations to how licensable activities are carried out.
High Street Licensing prepares and submits your Minor Variation accurately and efficiently, ensuring your application is compliant and processed without delay.
What’s included
Consultation to confirm your proposed changes
Review of your existing licence and conditions
Advice on whether your change qualifies as a Minor Variation
Drafting a fully compliant Minor Variation application
Updated plans (if required)
Submission to the Licensing Authority
Liaison with the authorities during processing
Confirmation once the variation is granted
Pricing
Our professional fee for a Minor Variation starts from £200. When you include the statutory council fee, the lowest total cost for a complete Minor Variation application is £298.
Breakdown:
Professional fee from £200
Statutory council fee £89
Total minimum cost: £118
Premises Licence Transfer & Change of DPS
When a business changes ownership or appoints a new Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS), the Licensing Authority must be formally notified. Both processes are straightforward, but they must be completed correctly as selling alcohol without the correct licence holder or DPS in place is an offence under the Licensing Act 2003.
High Street Licensing handles both applications quickly and accurately, ensuring your paperwork is compliant and your business continues trading without interruption.
What’s included
Consultation to confirm the correct licence holder or DPS details
Drafting the transfer or DPS variation application
Drafting the outgoing licence holder’s consent (for transfers)
Drafting the outgoing DPS consent (for DPS changes)
Submission to the Licensing Authority
Liaison with the council if any queries arise
Confirmation once the updated licence is granted
Pricing
Our professional fee for a Premises Licence Transfer or a Change of DPS is fixed at £100. When you include the statutory council fee, the lowest total cost for either application is £118.
Breakdown:
Professional fee: £77
Statutory Local Authority fee £23
Total minimum cost: £100
Pavement Licensing
Pavement Licence Applications (England)
If you want to place tables, chairs or barriers outside your premises, a pavement licence is required. We prepare and submit the full application on your behalf, ensuring compliance with all local authority requirements.
What’s included:
Full application preparation
Updated plans (if required)
Submission to the local authority
Guidance on layout, access and permitted furniture
Support throughout the consultation and determination period
Our fee:
£225 (professional fee)
Statutory local authority fee: £500 for a new application or £350 for renewals (typically granted for 2 years)
Total Minimum Cost: £725 for a new application or £575 for a renewal.
All fees are based on straightforward applications without objections. If the application requires additional work, representations, or proceeds to a licensing hearing, further charges may apply.
Temporary Event Notices
A Temporary Event Notice (TEN) allows you to carry out licensable activities, such as selling alcohol, providing late‑night refreshment, or regulated entertainment, for a short period of time without needing a full Premises Licence. TENs are ideal for one‑off events, private functions, pop‑ups, charity fundraisers, and seasonal celebrations.
TENs are simple, but they must be submitted correctly and within strict deadlines. A rejected or invalid TEN can stop an event from going ahead. We ensure your notice is accurate, compliant, and submitted on time, giving you the peace of mind and allowing you to focus on running your event.
High Street Licensing prepares and submits your TENs accurately and on time, ensuring your event is legally compliant and protected from last‑minute objections.
What’s included
Consultation to confirm your event details
Advice on timings, capacity limits, and legal restrictions
Drafting a fully compliant TEN
Submission to the Licensing Authority
Confirmation once your TEN is authorised
Pricing
Our professional fee for submitting a Temporary Event Notice starts from £54. When you include the statutory council fee, the lowest total cost for a complete TEN application is typically £75.
Standard TENs must be submitted at least 10 clear working days before the event.