Apply for a gambling permit

You'll need an alcohol licensed gaming machine permit if you want to provide more than 2 category C or D gaming machines

You'll need to submit a notification if you want to have no more than 2 category C or D gaming machines.

Your premises will need hold an alcohol premises licence.

To apply for a permit or submit a notification you'll need to:

1. download and complete an application form
2. pay the correct fee online:
   a notification for a maximum of 2 gaming machines is £50
   a permit for more than 2 gaming machines is £150
3. email your completed application to [email protected].

We may grant or refuse an application for a permit having taken into account relevant guidance issued by the Gambling Commission.

In granting a permit, we may vary the number or category of machines permitted if considered necessary.

Holders of permits must comply with the Gambling Commission’s Gambling Commission's code of practice.

The permit must be kept on the premises so it can be produced for inspection by a police, enforcement or council officer.

The permit remains in effect for as long as the holder continues to also hold the alcohol premises licence, unless the holder wishes to surrender the permit.

We may cancel a permit in specified circumstances where there are concerns. The permit may also be cancelled if the holder fails to pay the annual fee (£50).

If we intend to refuse an application, we'll speak to you first before formally refusing the application.

You can then make a formal challenge, or representation, before a final decision is made.

If we still refuse your application, you can appeal the decision.

We have no discretion to refuse notifications, these are automatically allowed providing the notification is made by the current premises licence holder and the correct fee is paid.

However, the automatic entitlement can be removed at a later date if we have concerns.

If we are considering removing your automatic entitlement, you'll have 21 days to make representation before a final decision is made.

If you:

• are refused a permit
• have your permit varied
• have your permit cancelled
• have an automatic entitlement removed

You appeal to the magistrates Court within 21 days.

Changes can be made to:

• the name the permit holder is known by (£25)
• transfer to a new permit holder (£25)
• requesting a copy of a permit (£15)
• vary the number/category of machines (£100)

For more information contact [email protected].

If an alcohol premises licence is transferred to a new owner, the new licence holder must make a new notification to the licensing team.

If you need help making an application, contact [email protected].