Fees for Premises Licence, Club Premises Certificate, or Variations
The fees depend on the rateable value of the premises. Check the government’s Valuation Office website if you’re unsure of your rateable value. An annual invoice will be sent, and fees can be paid online.
Rateable Value and fees
| Rateable Value | £0* - £4300 | £4301 - £33000 | £33001 - £87000 | £87001 - £125000 | £125001 and over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band | A | B | C | D** | E** |
| Initial Fee | £100 | £190 | £315 | £450 | £635 |
| Annual Fee | £70 | £180 | £295 | £320 | £350 |
* Premises which are not liable for or exempt from National Non-Domestic Rates will fall under Band A
** Where a premises falls under Band D or E and is used exclusively or primarily for the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises, the fees will be as follows:
| Band | Initial Fee | Annula Fee |
| Band D | £900 | £640 |
| Band E | £1905 | £105 |
Where the maximum number of persons allowed on the premises at the same time (during times that licensable activities take place) is 5000 or more an additional fee applies:
| Number of People | Additional Fee |
| 5000 - 9999 | £1000 |
| 10000 - 14999 | £2000 |
| 15000 - 19999 | £4000 |
| 20000 - 29999 | £8000 |
| 30000 - 39999 | £16000 |
| 40000 - 49999 | £24000 |
| 50000 - 59999 | £32000 |
| 60000 - 69999 | £40000 |
| 70000 - 79999 | £48000 |
| 80000 - 89999 | £56000 |
| 90000 and over | £64000 |
Exemptions
No initial fee or annual renewal fee is payable for the following:
- The application is by a proprietor of an educational institution in respect of premises that are or form part of an educational establishment
- The establishment is a school or college
- The provision of regulated entertainment on the premises is carried on by the establishment for and on behalf of the establishment
- The application is in respect of premises that are or form part of a church hall, chapel hall or similar building or a village hall, parish hall or other similar building