Apply for a full variation of a Club Premises Certificate

Overview

We recommend that you read the guidance notes before making the application.

Applications can be submitted and paid for on-line or sent to the licensing team by post with your payment. If the application is sent by post you will also need to send a copy of the application to each of the responsible authorities.

The Variation Application Fee

The variation application fees are based on the non domestic rateable value (RV) of the premises. To find out a premises non domestic rateable value please go to the Valuation Office Agency website.  
Once you know the rateable value please see the schedule of fees to find out which fee band you premises falls within and how much you will have to pay.
If applying online you will need a debit or credit card. We accept MasterCard and Visa credit and debit cards.

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Before you apply for a Full Variation of a Premises Licence 

You'll need to provide copies of the following:

Variation of a Club Premises Certificate application form 
Current Club Premises Certificate
Premises plan (required if the application is to vary the layout of the premises)
Site Notice (optional)
Licence fee (see Schedule of fees)

 

After you apply for a Full Variation of a Premises Licence 

You must now advertise your application by means of a notice displayed at the premises for 28 consecutive days starting the day after the application was made, and by publishing a copy of the notice in a local newspaper circulating within the Kensington and Chelsea area within 10 working days of the day the application was made. Please refer to the site notice and newspaper notice templates for further details

We will acknowledge receipt of your application normally within 3 working days and let you know the next steps.

Last updated: 23 February 2023