We are responsible for issuing all alcohol and entertainment licences to enable you to sell alcohol, late night hot food and drink or provide public entertainment in the Borough.
Change of business classes are dealt with by the Planning Team.
You can apply online or download the application forms from GOV.UK and post your written applications to us. These forms are available with appropriate guidance notes.
Please ensure you read all guidance, information and linked documents before you complete the relevant application forms. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulations at all times. To see how we handle personal information, please ensure that you have read our privacy notice.
Pre-application advice service
Redbridge Licensing provides a value for money pre-application advice service and a ‘check and send’ service to support your licensing application made under the Licensing Act 2003.
We will help you apply for the correct licence to suit your business plans, including completing the application form and advising on which documents are required to accompany it. This will help mitigate any problems which may arise during the application process.
Our pre-application advice and ‘check and send’ services can help save you time and money, give you peace of mind, guarantee acceptance for your application for processing without delay and ensure you have provided the right information to support your application before submitting.
There is a nominal pre-application advice fee to cover our cost for this service which is based on the application type as shown in the table below.
Pre-application advice fee
| Package |
Services provided for licencing pre-application advice, application assistance, check and send service |
Price excl. VAT |
Price incl. VAT |
Price incl of relevant
licence fee |
|
1
|
Grant, variation or provisional statement for premises licence - application advice, assistance with completion of the application form (including online application session) and the inclusion of documents. As well as assisting the applicant with the completion of the statutory public and press notices where applicable, plus check and send.
|
£110.50
|
£132.60 |
|
| 2 |
Grant, variation or provisional statement for premises licence - check and send service only |
£37 |
£44.40 |
|
| 3 |
Premises licence, minor variation - application advice, assistance with completion of the application form (including online application session) and the inclusion of documents. As well as assisting the applicant with the completion of the statutory public and press notices where applicable, plus check and send. |
£31.75 |
£38.10 |
|
| 4 |
Premises licence, minor variation - check and send service only |
£10.50 |
£12.60 |
|
|
5
|
Premises licence, transfer - application advice, assistance with completion of the application form (including online application session) and the inclusion of documents. As well as assisting the applicant with the completion of the statutory public and press notices where applicable, plus check and send.
|
£32 |
£38.40 |
|
| 6 |
Premises licence, transfer - check and send service only |
£10.25 |
£12.60 |
|
| 7 |
Premises licence, variation of DPS - application advice, assistance with completion of the application form (including online application session) and the inclusion of documents. As well as assisting the applicant with the completion of the statutory public and press notices where applicable, plus check and send. |
£32 |
£38.40 |
|
| 8 |
Premises licence, variation of DPS - check and send service only |
£10.25 |
£12.60 |
|
| 9 |
Premises licence, transfer and variation of DPS - application advice, assistance with completion of the application form (including online application session) and the inclusion of documents, plus check and send |
£42 |
£50.40 |
|
| 10 |
Premises licence, transfer and variation of DPS - check and send service only |
£15.50 |
£18.60 |
|
| 11 |
Temporary event notice (TEN) - application advice, assistance with completion of the application form (including online application session) and the inclusion of documents, plus check and send |
£30 |
£36 |
£57* |
| 12 |
Temporary Event Notice (TEN) - check and send service only |
£10.50 |
£12.60 |
£33.60* |
| 13 |
Late temporary event notice (Late TEN) - application advice, assistance with completion of the application form (including online application session) and the inclusion of documents (drafting premises plan where needed), plus check and send |
£27 |
£32.40 |
£53.40* |
| 14 |
Late Temporary Event Notice (Late TEN) - check and send service only |
£10.50 |
£12.60 |
£33.60* |
| 15 |
Personal Licence - application advice, assistance with completion of the application form (including online application session) and the inclusion of documents, plus check and send. Fast-track 5 day turn around on all correctly submitted applications. |
£27 |
£32.40 |
£69.40* |
| 16 |
Personal Licence - check and send service only |
£15.50 |
£18.60 |
£55.60* |
If you are interested in this service, you should first read our pre-application advice guidance (PDF 105KB).
To book an appointment use the pre-application enquiry form (PDF 107 KB) and email the completed form to licensing.authority@redbridge.gov.uk.
If you have any problems accessing or completing the form, please call 020 8554 5000.
Once we receive your request we will contact you to arrange an appointment within three working days. Fees for licensing support and 'check and send' can be made over the telephone with a debit or credit card.
Which licence do I need?
Please note that there is an issue with downloading some forms from gov.uk and some devices or older PDF editors. If you get an error downloading any of the forms below, do not click the left button as usual to download, instead click the right button and select the option Adobe Acrobat PDF edit, convert, sign tools, then Convert link to Adobe PDF.
If you still have trouble, please contact us at licensing.authority@redbridge.gov.uk
Premises licence
A premises licence is required for the sale or supply of alcohol, the provision of public entertainment or the provision of late night hot food and drink (between 23:00 and 05:00) at a specified venue. This can include open spaces, stationary vehicles, vessels and stalls, to be used for licensable activities. Premises licences do not have expiry dates unless they are revoked, lapsed or otherwise cancelled. You can also apply for short term premises licences for large outdoor events or festivals. Alternatively, you can download the premises licence application form and post to the Redbridge Licensing Authority. For any application for a new premises licence or to vary the supervisor, you must also provide a consent form from the premises supervisor (PDF 113KB) (only if you are selling alcohol).
Premises licence fees are charged according to rateable value.
Personal licence
A personal licence is for individuals to provide the sale of alcohol at a licensed premises and allows the holder to authorise the sale of alcohol at premises holding a premises licence. You can download the personal licence application form and disclosure form. This link also provides you with further information and requirements of a personal licence.
A Personal Licence costs £37. Payment can be made by calling 020 8554 5000 - please quote the payment reference on your application before submission to our office. (Postal address is at the bottom of this page)
Applications must be made to your local Licensing Authority where you reside.
To apply for a Personal Licence you must complete and submit the following:
- Application form
- The disclosure of convictions and declaration application form
- Your Level 2 National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders or Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders
- A basic disclosure issued within a month of your application being sent to the Licensing Authority
- Two passport sized photographs of the applicant, one correctly endorsed
- Proof that you are entitled to work in the UK
Club premises certificate
A club premises certificate is granted to clubs to provide licensable activities to their members and guests. It does not have an expiry date unless revoked, lapsed or otherwise cancelled. Alternatively, you can download the club premises certificate application form
Provisional statement
A provisional statement is granted by us on the basis of intended use. You can apply to convert a provisional statement a full licence when the work has been done, and providing nothing has changed. Alternatively, you can download the club provisional statement application form
Temporary events notice
A temporary event notice (TEN) is granted for short term events at premises not usually used for the activity. The fee is £21. You can apply for this licence online to sell alcohol at a fete, extend opening hours or for live music events. Alternatively, you can download the temporary event notice form and post or email it to us.
Please ensure you read the TEN guidance notes before submitting the application as the Licensing Department will not refund the fee of invalid or rejected applications.
Need to change your licence?
Notification of change of name or address
Holders and Designated Supervisors of Premises and Personal Alcohol Licences, and Club Certificates are under a legal obligation to notify the licensing authority of any change in their name or address. To change your address, the original personal licence must be returned to the Licensing Department along with the fee (PDF 306KB) and the application form (PDF 109KB). An amended licence will then be sent to you in the post.
Premises Licence Transfer
If requested, the Transfer has immediate effect as soon as the application has been received and accepted by the Licensing Authority and copied to the Police and the Home Office. Once the application has been accepted, the Licensing Authority will notify the Police and the Home Office (Immigration Enforcement) who then have 14 days in which to object to the Transfer.
If there is no objection received, the application will be granted and an amended Premises Licence will be emailed to you electronically. If the Licensing Authority receive an objection then you will be informed accordingly.
Applying to Transfer a Premises Licence
In order for a Premises Licence to be transferred, an application must be made to the London Borough of Redbridge Licensing Authority and the following must be submitted:
- Premises Licence Transfer application form. Form to be completed by the incoming Licence Holder or by an agent/solicitor working on their behalf.
- Consent of Premises Licence holder to Transfer. Form to be completed by the outgoing Licence Holder(s).
- Premises Licence. Return the full licence, or relevant part thereof.
- Documentation showing your right to live and work in the UK. Individual applicants and applications from partnerships which are not limited liability partnerships must now demonstrate that they have the right to work in the UK. Please see Section 6 of the Transfer application form details the documents which can be used.
- £23 application fee. Cheques made payable to London Borough of Redbridge. Card payments can be made by calling 0208 554 5000
Please apply online for the relevant application form and documents.
Our local licensing rules - Statement of Licensing Policy
We have to prepare and publish a Statement of Licensing Policy every five years. The policy tells you which licensing applications for the sale and supply of alcohol, the provision of regulated entertainment and the provision of late night refreshment will be considered.
Our new revised Statement of Licensing Policy 2020-25 (PDF 249MB) is now available and covers our licences from 1 November 2020 and may be updated again before the 31st October 2025 expiry date.
Information exchange
We will on request share certain information (subject to the Data Protection Act 1998 and any Memoranda of Understanding) with the relevant responsible authorities as defined in the 2003 Act and others that have a statutory duty to demand such information, e.g. HMRC.
Such information will only be used for the purpose for which it is obtained, will be securely retained whilst in the possession of the authority that has requested it, and will be securely disposed of when no longer required.
Public register
Under the Licensing Act 2003, we are required to keep a public register that holds information on licences and certificates we issue as an authority.
The public register lists all premises licences, club premises certificates, personal licences and temporary event notices received by the licensing authority. The register shows current applications as well as historic information.
Applications, licences and supporting documentation are available to view by appointment only at Lynton House.
Copies of the application or licences are available at a cost of £10.50.
Alternatively, you may view the latest applications submitted, in the weekly members bulletin.
Licence documents
Members Bulletins 2024
Community involvement for making representations
You can find information on the gov.uk website as your right as a resident to make a representation on a licence application or review.
If you wish to make a representation on a licence application or a review use the online representation form.
Have a complaint/concern about a premises?
These can be reported on the Report IT page and completing this form.
Contact
Email: licensing.authority@redbridge.gov.uk
Postal Address: London Borough of Redbridge, Lynton House, 2nd floor front, 255-259 High Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1NY
Alcohol, Late Night Refreshment and Regulated Entertainment Licences
