Any business or individual (aged at least 18) that wishes to conduct licensable activities on a premises are required to apply for a Premises Licence from Ipswich Borough Council. A premises is defined as any place, including vehicles, vessels and moveable structures.
Information can be found on how to apply for premises licences, club premises certificates, TENs and personal alcohol licences. You can apply for most of these licences online.
Contact the Licensing Department if you wish to make a complaint about a licensed premises, or a premises which is providing licensable activities without a licence.
Key information about Ipswich Borough Council's Statement of Licensing Policy (2024-2029) and Cumulative Impact Policy (2021-2024), including links to the full policy documents.
A Temporary Event Notice (TEN) is required if you intend to carry out a licensable activity on unlicensed premises, or wish to operate outside the terms of your existing Premises Licence or Club Premises Certificate.
You can apply online where you will first need to register to use the online system if you are not already registered.
A Club Premises Certificate is required for clubs that members join for a particular social, sporting or political purpose and then combine to purchase alcohol in bulk for members. The club has restricted access to the public (non-members) and the alcohol is supplied to members for no profit.
Under the Licensing Act 2003 the annual fee for a licensed premises becomes payable each year on the anniversary of the date the licence was initially granted. Find out the fee and how to pay.
When applying for a Premises Licence or Club Premises Certificate, you'll need to submit a clear and detailed plan of the building, including key areas and features.
