Licensing FAQ

•  the sale by retail of alcohol
• the supply of alcohol by or on behalf of a club to, or to the order of, a member of the club
• the provision of regulated entertainment
• the provision of late night refreshment

• A performance of a play
• An exhibition of a film
• An indoor sporting event
• A boxing or wrestling entertainment (indoors or outdoors)
• A performance of live music
• Any playing of recorded music
• A performance of a dance
• Entertainment of similar description to that falling within the performance of live music, the playing of recorded music and the performance of dance

Any premises serving hot food and hot drinks between the hours of 11pm and 5am including takeaways and restaurants or even a burger van that is placed on a particular pitch

• the prevention of crime and disorder
• public safety
• the prevention of public nuisance
• the protection of children from harm

View the temporary event notice guideline

A licence or certificate do not have expiry dates unless they are revoked, lapsed, surrendered or otherwise become invalid if the holder ceases to be entitled to work in the UK however an annual maintenance fee must be paid. As of 25 April 2012, any licence or certificate will result in suspension if payment is not received within 21 days of the due date. The suspension will remain until the annual fee is received at that point no licensable activities will be permitted at the premises

A DPS is required for any premises where alcohol is sold or supplied under a Premises Licence however recognised "community premises” may apply to have this requirement to be waived

View the procedure for changing the DPS

Find the non-domestic rates from Valuation Office Agency

Local newspapers such as the Ilford Recorder and Yellow Advertiser are recognised as circulating throughout the entire borough of Redbridge, although applicants may advertise in another local newspaper circulating in the area in which the premises are situated.

Consultation period is for 28 consecutive days for new or full variation or 10 working days for minor application starting on the day after the application was given to the authority

View the licence transfer procedure

Yes. If an application has been made lawfully and there have been no representations from responsible authorities or other persons before the end of the consultation period. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the target completion period. The Council's target completion period under the Licensing Act 2003 are:

• new, provisional and full variation applications - 40 days after the authority and the responsible authorities have received your valid application
• all other notification types - 30 days after the authority and the responsible authorities have received your valid application
• Minor variation applications cannot be given tacit authorisation as by law they are automatically refused if the authority has not determined the application after 15 working days from receipt.

Pay your invoice via the:

1. Automated Payment Line: 020 8708 4708
2. Customer Contact Centre: 020 8554 5000 
3. Internet: www.redbridge.gov.uk and click on the Pay It link.

You must quote your invoice number

Personal licence will be valid indefinitely unless they are revoked, surrendered or otherwise become invalid if the holder ceases to be entitled to work in the UK

View the guidance from the Home Office web page

Certificates are only valid for one calendar month

Representations or a review can be made by

• Other persons
• Responsible authorities

More information is found on our licensing 

• representation page
• review guidelines

Payment can be made by

• Cheque or Postal Order – (must be payable to London Borough of Redbridge)
• Online for electronic applications
• Request that the Licensing Authority contact you so that you can make a payment over the phone with a debit or credit card
• Telephone Customer Centre on 020 8554 5000 - when payments are successfully made over the phone, the contact centre will offer a 'payment receipt reference number'. Please provide a copy of the payment receipt reference number along with the form to the authority and the authority will consider processing your request after it is received. Please be advised that applications are being dealt with in strict date order and your patience is much appreciated during this period
• If you would prefer to be invoiced for the fee, you may pay online by card, by cheque or at a Paypoint location, please notify the authority accordingly

London Borough of Redbridge

Licensing Authority

Lynton House, 2nd Floor Front

255-259 High Road

Ilford, Essex

IG1 1NN

Email: Licensing.Authority@redbridge.gov.uk