A club premises certificate authorises a members’ club to carry out one or more licensable activities, these include:
- the sale and supply of alcohol to members or guests,
- provision of regulated entertainment
- provision of late night refreshment.
The Licensing Act 2003 recognises a difference between commercial premises selling direct to the public and members’ clubs such as working men’s or sporting clubs. These clubs are generally premises where public access is restricted and alcohol is supplied other than for profit.
A ‘qualifying club’ is entitled to certain benefits not provided in a premises licence. For example, there is no requirement for any employee or member to hold a personal licence or any requirement to specify a designated premises supervisor. Additionally, there are also more limited rights of entry for the police and other authorised persons, as the premises are considered private and not generally open to the public.
Applying for a licence
Apply online via the UK Welcomes website
Apply by post or in person
Please complete the application form (see 'Downloads'), details of the information you need to include with your application are on the form.
If you have any queries in relation to completing your application then please refer to the guidance notes attached. Should you have any problems then do not hesitate to contact the Licensing Office.
Once you have completed the form then please either return it in person to our public desk or post it to our offices.
Will tacit consent apply?
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the target completion period
Duration of the licence
The licence will remain valid for the lifetime of the business
Fee
Full details of our current fees are available (see 'Downloads').
Failed Application Redress
Please contact Wakefield Council in the first instance.
If an application for a licence is refused the failed applicant can appeal. Appeals are made to a Magistrates' court within 21 days of notice of the decision.
Licence Holder Redress
Please contact Wakefield Council in the first instance.
If an application is made by the chief police officer, as detailed below, and interim steps are taken by the licensing authority you may make representations. A hearing must be held within 48 hours of your representations.
A licence holder may appeal against any conditions attached to a licence, a decision to reject a variation application, a decision to reject a transfer application or a decision to exclude an activity or person as premises supervisor.
Appeals are made to a Magistrates' court within 21 days of notice of the decision.
Consumer Complaint
An interested party or responsible authority may apply to the Council to review the premises licence. A hearing will be held by the licensing authority.
Appeals are made to a Magistrates' court within 21 days of notice of the decision.
Other Redress
The chief police officer for the police area where the premises are located can apply to the licensing authority for a review of the licence if the premises are licensed to sell alcohol by retail and a senior officer has given a certificate that they are of the opinion that the premises are associated with either serious crime or disorder or both. A hearing will be held and the licence holder and other interested parties may make representations.
A chief police officer can give a notice to the licensing authority if they believe that the transfer of a licence to another, under a variation application could undermine crime prevention objectives. Such a notice must be given within 14 days of receiving notification of the application.
An interested party or responsible body may make representations in relation to a licence application or request the Council to review a licence.
An interested party or responsible authority may apply to the licensing authority to review the premises licence. A hearing will be held by the Council.
A chief police officer may make representations to the Council for a review of the licence if the premises are licensed to sell alcohol by retail and a senior member of the force has given a certificate to state that in their opinion the premises are associated with serious crime, disorder or both.
An interested party or relevant authority who made relevant representations may appeal against the granting of a licence or against any condition, variation, licensable activity or premises supervisor decisions.
Appeals are made to a Magistrates' court within 21 days of notice of the decision.
Trade Associations
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