Premises Licence Applications

Where an individual or a company proposes to offer gambling at a premises for which an operating licence is required from the Gambling Commission, that individual or company will also need to apply for a premises licence from the local authority.

The Gambling Commission

The Gambling Commission (opens in a new window) is responsible for issuing operating licences under the Gambling Act 2005 to organisations and individuals who are providing facilities for gambling.

It also issues personal licences to certain categories of people working in the gambling industry. The Commission requires key employees in certain management positions to hold a personal licence. More information is available on their website.

Except in the case of tracks (where the occupier of the track who holds the operating licence may not be the person who actually offers the gambling) premises licences may only be issued to people with a relevant gambling operating licence or who are in the process of applying for an operator's licence.

For example, to obtain a bingo premises licence the applicant must hold a bingo operating licence. Premises licences are only transferable to someone else holding a valid operating licence.

Licence Applications

Under the Gambling Act 2005 premises licences will be processed and granted by licensing authorities who may authorise the provision of facilities on:

Casino premises
Bingo premises
Betting premises, Including tracks
Adult gaming centres
Family entertainment centres

Fees, application forms and guidance notes for premises licence applications under the Gambling Act 2005 can be found in the Related Documents section below.

The following application forms are available to download:

Premises licence application
Premises licence Variation application
Premises licence transfer application
Provisional statement application
Reinstatement of a premises licence
Review of a premises licence

Please note that the 'Notices to Responsible Authorities' required by the Act, and the Notices for display at the relevant premises and for publication (if required), are attached to the various application forms for your convenience and use.

Further Information

For further advice or guidance on Gambling Act applications please contact the licensing department using the details below.

Erewash Borough Council
Licensing Office
Civic Centre
Derby Road
Long Eaton
Derbyshire
DE7 1HU
Tel: 0115 9071113
Fax: 0115 9072267
Email: licensing@erewash.gov.uk