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SERVICES / FEES

I recognise that costs are a critical factor in any business transaction. Below, I have outlined a range of fees pertinent to applications for new premises licences and full variations of existing premises licences. This pricing information is intended to provide you with an estimate of the costs associated with engaging my services in relation to the Licensing Act 2003.

Type

Factor

Cost

Simple Application

  • size, nature and type of the premises and the licensable activities proposed and the activity times sought;

  •  location and whether the premises is located within a cumulative impact zone
    ( where there is a rebuttable presumption against the grant) or in a residential area which may result in objections from the public and/or Environmental Health

£250-£1000 plus disbursements *

Medium complexity

  • size, nature and type of the premises and the licensable activities proposed and the activity times sought; 

  • location and whether the premises is located within a cumulative impact policy area (where there is a rebuttable presumption against the grant) or in a residential area which may result in objections from the public and/or Environmental Health.

£750 - £2500 plus disbursements*

High complexity

  • size, nature and type of the premises and the licensable activities proposed and the activity times sought;

  • location and whether the premises is located within a cumulative impact policy area ( where there is a rebuttable presumption against the grant) or in a residential area which may result in objections from the public and/or Environmental Health.

£2500 + plus disbursements*

The chargeable hourly rate of £100 is both reasonable and highly competitive, reflecting the level of expertise I bring to this field. The more significant the potential impact on the licensing objectives, the more time will be dedicated to addressing your specific inquiry.

Costings above include:

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  • Taking your instructions in person at your venue/email or on the phone;

  • Advising on the type of plans required to accompany your application and appropriate application fee;

  • Drafting a consent form for the Designated Premises Supervisor.

  • completing and submitting the application, including the Operating Schedule and advising on how to promote the licensing objectives;

  • Drafting notices advertising the application for display at the premises in the correct statutory form and publication in an appropriate newspaper local to the premises;

  •  Liaising with you to arrange the display of the notice(s) at the premises - either by advising you as to the appropriate location and number.

  • Liaising with any responsible authorities on your behalf.

  • Once granted I will check the licence for any errors and liaise with the Licensing Authority if necessary.

  • I will progress through to the grant of the application and reporting to you throughout (where no representations are received)

Costings above exclude:

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  • Obtaining suitable plans;

  • Pre-consulting with the Licensing Authority, Responsible Authorities and others (local residents and/or councillor) and any charges made by the Responsible Authorities for such a meeting;

  • Attending site meetings; (Travel expenses will be incurred)

  • Dealing with, attending meetings or advising you in relation to queries or representations received from either the Responsible Authorities of other Interested Parties;

  • Drafting additional documentation to support the application such as a Dispersal Policy, Operational Management Plan, and /or Risk Assessments;

  • Instructing and thereafter liaising with Experts or Counsel;

  • Advising on drafting licensing clauses or similar clauses within a lease;

  • Investigating the licensing and/or planning history of the site and of the surrounding area, including investigating licenses granted and/or refused for similar operations in the locality;

  • Advising in relation to technical standards, building control, or similar;

  • Preparing for and representing you at Licensing Sub-Committee, including preparing evidence and taking witness statements and dealing with any other related matters; and

  • Advising on any appeal or dealing with any queries following the licence hearing, reviewing the granted licence and liaising with the Authority if errors are made and submitting and pursuing any appeal documentation

Disbursements:

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  • These are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as the application fee. The standard disbursements may include:

  • Application fee (payable to the Licensing Authority): £100.00 to £1,905.00 (dependent on the ratable value of property)

  • Advertising in the newspaper fee: £150.00 - £500.00

  • Postal/courier fee to serve the application:

  • Printing plans

  • Enquiry agent to display the notices

  • Travel, accommodation and parking

  • Expert fees

  • Counsel fees

Time Frame

 The timeframe from our initial contact with you to obtaining a Premises Licence or variation under the Licensing Act 2003 will depend upon the nature and complexity of the application. Other factors will include the level of pre-submission work and also whether the application receives representations which will mean it is required to be determined by a Licensing Sub-Committee. A straightforward licensing application with no representations will be subject to a 28 day consultation period and the preparation time prior to that could, in the simplest of cases, be as little as 2 weeks and therefore the process could be in the region of 6 weeks. A medium and high complexity application will take additional time and the timescale could be anything from 12 to 26 weeks.

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