Variation applications

We can prepare applications to vary existing premises licences or club premises certificates. Variation applications are essential if you wish to extend your business operation to permit new opening hours or new licensable activities.

We can advise you as to how to maximise your chances of making a successful variation application. If there are relevant representations, we can negotiate with the objectors and, if necessary, represent you at the initial licensing authority hearing and any subsequent appeals.

Work experience/case studies:

  • Successful Crown Court Appeal on behalf of a Bristol table dancing club in respect of unnecessary restrictions on the club's public entertainment licence.
  • Successfully representing semi-rural entertainment venue at contested application to vary public entertainment licence to allow night club operation at the premises.