With effect from 1 April 2024
If you are applying for a Premises Licence, Club Premises Certificates or a full variation under the Licensing Act 2003. Runnymede Borough Council offer a pre-application service.
Previously many applications were rejected due to them being incomplete or incorrect causing delays and loss of income for business. This pre-application service has been introduced to ensure applications are completed fully and are correct.
Applicants are under no duty to use the Council’s service, there are several consultants and legal firms who specialise in licensing and provide a similar offering.
Should applicants wish to rely on their own expertise to complete application forms, guidance is available on the Council’s website where applicants can access information for themselves.
This pre application service would not predetermine the outcome of any applications submitted and does not mean an application will be granted. This service will provide advice, highlight any potential issues and advise on how applications may be approached to comply with legal requirements and local policy.
Applicants have a choice of three packages to choose from to suit their needs or budget.
The three types of Service, with initial costs, are:
1. Application Checking Service
Cost: £28
Scope: A pre-submission validation check to ensure there are no errors or omissions that may result in an application being rejected as invalid.
Does not include advice on the licensing process, application guidance or a meeting/visit with officers.
Applicants would be provided with a list of deficiencies in their application but no advice as to how these deficiencies could be resolved.
The anticipated turn-around time for this service would be 3 working days.
2. Application Advice Service
Cost: £72
Scope: This includes the Application Checking Service and up to an hour of officer time either by telephone or at the Council offices for advice on the licensing process, guidance on forms, plans, conditions, etc.
Does not include site visits or input from Environmental Health.
Applicants would receive short written guidance on their application and how it could be submitted to comply with requirements and policy.
The anticipated turn-around time for this service would be 10 working days.
3. Full Pre-Application Service
Cost: £275
Scope: This includes the Application Checking Service and up to 4 hours of officer time, including a site visit / meeting by a licensing officer.
For advice where a site visit is essential and for applicants wishing to gain an understanding of potential issues that may arise from their application and consider any appropriate conditions.
Applicants would receive written guidance on their application and how it could be submitted to comply with requirements and policy.
The anticipated turn-around time for this service would be 10 working days.
Additional Licensing Officer time is charged at £55 per hour payable in advance.
If you wish to use the pre application service complete the form online.
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