PRICING
Here are our costs for applying for a new premises licence under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 or for a varied premises licence under Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003. We charge VAT at the rate of 20%.
| Fees | Amount | 20% VAT | Total |
| Fixed fee | £750.00 to £1,250.00 | £150.00 to £250.00 | £900.00 to £1,500.00 |
If there are representations against your application for a new premises licence or variation of the premises licence, then there will be a hearing. We will be able to advise you on the precise costs of representation at a hearing once the nature of the representations against your application is known.
The typical costs for a hearing are:
| Fees | Amount | 20% VAT | Total |
| Fixed fee | £750.00 to £1,500.00 | £150.00 to £300.00 | £900.00 to £1,800.00 |
Travel costs to a hearing would be included in our legal costs for a hearing fee (see above).
Other reasonable travel expenses, such as train tickets, petrol, parking etc, may also be charged in addition to the hearing fee. We charge mileage at £0.45 plus 20% VAT per mile.
Once we have a clearer understanding of your requirements, we will confirm the exact costs. We reserve the right to charge higher fees for non-standard work and larger-scale outdoor events.
We are required by law to obtain satisfactory evidence of the identity of our clients and the persons connected to them. In certain circumstances, we may also require evidence to establish the source of funds paid to us during your retainer. We pass on this cost to you as a client onboarding fee. Our client onboarding fees are:
| Fee | 20% VAT | Total Fee (including VAT) | |
| Individuals | £5.00 | £3.00 | £18.00 |
| Other types of businesses | £41.67 | £8.33 | £50.00 |
| Legal entity | £100.00 | £20.00 | £120.00 |
| Legal entity (non-UK jurisdiction) | £137.00 | £28.00 | £165.00 |
In addition to the professional fees associated with the application, you should bear in mind that there is also an application fee payable to the Council. This varies according to the rateable value as outlined below:
| New premises licence (VAT is not applicable) | |||
| Rateable value | Fixed fee | ||
| £0.00 to £4,300.00 | £100.00 | ||
| £4,301.00 to £33,000.00 | £190.00 | ||
| £33,001.00 to £87,000.00 | £315.00 | ||
| £87,001.00 to £125,000.00 | £450.00 | ||
| £125,001.00 and above | £635.00 | ||
| Major variation (VAT is not applicable) | |||
| Rateable value | Fixed fee | ||
| £0.00 to £4,300.00 | £100.00 | ||
| £4,301.00 to £33,000.00 | £190.00 | ||
| £33,001.00 to £87,000.00 | £315.00 | ||
| £87,001.00 to £125,000.00 | £450.00 | ||
| £125,001.00 and above | £635.00 | ||
| Fees | Amount | 20% VAT | Total |
| Newspaper advertisement | £200.00 to £450.00 | £40.00 to £90.00 | £240.00 to £540.00 |
| Enquiry agent
(occasionally, required to display a public notice) |
£100.00 to £200.000 | £20.00 to £40.00 | £120.00 to £240.00 |
| Total legal fees | £900.00 to £1,500.00 |
| Representation at a hearing (if applicable) | £900.00 to £1,800.00 |
| Client onboarding fees (per individual) | £18.00 to £165.00 |
| Total disbursements | £460.00 to £1,415.00 |
| Total | £2,278.00 to £4,880.00 |
Please note: the costs outlined above are to act as a guide only. They provide a range of the likely fees, as not all disbursements will be applicable for each client matter.
Our costs do not include the preparation of a plan. We can recommend an appropriate expert to prepare a licensing plan. The cost will vary on the size of the premises. Typical cost ranges from £400.00 to £600.00 plus 20% VAT of £80.00 to £120.00 totalling £480.00 to £720.00.
Factors that could make your application more expensive include:
The biggest obstacle we find to submitting an application for a new premises licence or a varied premises licence, which alters the layout of the premises, is receipt of the plan. If we have a properly drawn plan, then we can usually submit an application within two days of complete instructions. There then follows a statutory consultation period of 28 days and if there are representations that cannot be resolved, a hearing will be held before the Licensing Authority within 20 working days.
There are many other types of applications, for example, transfers of premises licences, variations of premises licence to specify a designated premises supervisor, temporary event notices and reviews. We can provide you with a quotation for dealing with these.
PEOPLE
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SERVICES
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