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Club Premises Certificate summary

Under the  Licensing Act 2003, members' clubs (e.g. working men's clubs, social clubs etc) will need authorisation to use club premises for relevant activities, including the supply/sale of alcohol and regulated entertainment for members and guests.

Will tacit consent apply?

Yes - if no relevant representations are made during a period of 28 days from the day after the application is received by the Licensing Authority. 

Failed application redress

A failed applicant will receive notice of the refusal of an application for a premises certificate or variation of a certificate from the local licensing authority.

If the licensing authority rejects the application, the applicant may appeal against the decision.  Appeals must be made to the local Magistrates' court within 21 days.

Licence holder redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance, see the contact details box at the bottom of the page.

Appeals against the decision of a review can be made.

A club may appeal against the withdrawing of a certificate.

Appeals must be made to the local Magistrates' court within 21 days of the decision appealed.

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