Licensing Act 2003 - Apply for a Licence

Apply in Eastbourne for licences to:

• sell and supply alcohol
• provide entertainment
• sell hot food between 11pm and 5am

This section has application forms for:

• Temporary Event Notices (TENs)

• Premises Licences

• Provisional Licence Statements

• Club Premises Certificates

• Personal Licences

• Notifying us of an interest in premises

Not Sure What Type of Licence You Need?

For a guide to the different types of licence, go to the section When Do You Need a Licence?

Check what licences you need for alcohol, entertainment, catering and hospitality, needed for businesses including pubs, nightclubs, hotels, restaurants, takeaways, supermarkets and off licences.

Changes Under the New Licensing System

The new drinks licensing system under the Licensing Act 2003 has replaced Justices Licences for the sale of intoxicating liquor – on-licences, restaurant, residential, registered club and off-licences - previously issued by Magistrates Courts under the Licensing Act 1964.

Theatre, Cinema, Public Entertainment and Late Night Refreshment Licences previously issued by the Council have also been replaced by the new Premises Licences.

Late night take-aways and fast-food outlets that serve hot food after 11pm need a licence, even if they did not need one under the previous system.

Related Licences and Registrations

Go to Related Pages to download forms for other relevant licences and registrations from the Council:

• Health and Safety at Work registration for employing people

• Food Premises Registration and Approval

Apply for Licences Needed from Other Organisations

• All premises playing or performing music also need Performing Rights copyright licences

• Showing films and videos outside cinemas needs a non-theatrical copyright licence

• All Door Supervisors must be licensed by the Security Industry Authority

Go to Related Pages to find out more and apply direct to the relevant organisations.