If a club wants to make changes to their club premises certificate, they can apply for a variation of the certificate.

If the club is only looking to make small changes to the certificate, which will not impact on the promotion of the licensing objectives, it may be possible to apply for a Minor variations to a club premises certificate. Minor variations are subject to a simpler application process and a lower application fee.

Further guidance on variation applications can be found on the GOV.UK website.

To help make your application process run more smoothly, Worcestershire Regulatory Services now offers a pre-application assistance service.

Apply by post

Clubs need to send applications to us at:

Licensing, Wychavon District Council, The Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1PT

Copies of your application will also need to be sent to all of the responsible authorities, contact details are the pdf Responsible Authorities List. (219 KB)

Download the application form:

• document Application to vary a club premises certificate (99 KB)

A public notice must be displayed at the club premises and published in a local newspaper, circular or similar document during the consultation period required before your certificate is issued. A template for you do use to do this can be downloaded below. Please note that the notice displayed at the relevant premises must be printed on light blue paper.

• document Public Notice template (158 KB)

A table of the fees that must be paid for applications made under the Licensing Act 2003 can be found on our Licensing Fees and Charges page.

You can find out the non-domestic rateable value of the relevant premises by visiting the Valuation Office Agency website.

Will tacit consent apply?

Yes. After the 28 day consultation period has expired, if no representations have been received from responsible authorities or other persons, then the licence is granted as applied for. We will issue the licence shortly after.

If there is a representation from a responsible authority other person then this will cause the application to be considered by the Licensing Sub-Committee. A hearing will be arranged within 56 days from the date the application is made.

If a club wants to make small alterations to their club premises certificate that will not impact adversely on the licensing objectives, they can apply for a minor variation of their certificate.

When we receive an application for a minor variation, we must consider whether the changes being proposed could impact adversely on the licensing objectives.

When considering an application, we have to consult with other relevant authorities if there is any doubt about the impact the proposed changes will have on the licensing objectives and we think we need specialist advice. We will then take the views of these authorities into account in reaching our decision.

Download further guidance on minor variations:

• document Guidance notes on minor variations (30 KB)

More information on variations to club premises certificate can be found on the GOV.UK website.

To help make your application process run more smoothly, Worcestershire Regulatory Services now offers a pre-application assistance service.

Apply Online

Apply by post

Send your application along with the existing club premises certificate, any other relevant documents and the fee of £89 to:

Licensing, Wychavon District Council, The Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1PT

Download the application form:

• document Application form for a minor variation to a club premises certificate (58 KB)

You must advertise the application by displaying a public notice at the relevant premises for a period of 10 working days starting on the working day after the minor variation application was given to us. The public notice must be on white paper of at least A4 size.

Download the public notice template:

• document Public Notice template document (159 KB)

Will tacit consent apply?

Yes. If after the 10 working day consultation period has expired and no representations have been made by a responsible authority or other persons, then we will approve the minor variation.

If any representations have been received, we have a further five working days to consider them and will decide whether to approve or reject the application.

If the minor variation is approved, we will issue a notice outlining the minor variation to the club premises certificate. We will also issue a new certificate to reflect the minor variation.

Responsible authorities (such as the police or fire authority) and any other person can ask us to review a club premises certificate.

If a person wishes to request a review they will need to show that the activity carried on at the premises affects their quality of life.

When can I make a request for a review of the certificate?

A request can be made at any time after the certificate comes into operation although a certificate should be given the chance to operate normally for a few months before a review is made.

In the first instance, it is suggested that contact is made with the club directly, to see if any problems can be resolved informally.

Is my request for a review relevant?

Your request for a review must relate to one of the following licensing objectives to be considered relevant:

• Prevention of crime and disorder.
• Public safety.
• Prevention of nuisance.
• Prevention of harm to children.

A failure by the club to promote any of the four licensing objectives is the only factor that can be considered in deciding whether or not we should review a certificate.

We can reject your request for a review if we considers that it is one or more of the following:

• Not relevant to one or more of the licensing objectives.
• Frivolous or vexatious.
• It is a repetition of a previous request and there has not been a reasonable period (normally 12 months) since a similar request for a review was made.

Applying for a review of a club premises certificate

If you want to apply for the review of a club premises certificate, you need to complete the official application form with all the required details and send it to: 

Licensing, Wychavon District Council, The Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1PT

Download the application form:  document Application form for a review of a club premises certificate (85 KB)

You must also send a copy of the application form to all the responsible authorities as well as the club itself and this has to be done on the same day as sending the original to us.

To find out the contact address for the holder of the club premises certificate, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 01905 822799.

Download the contact details for the responsible authorities: pdf Responsible Authorities List (189 KB)

What happens once an application for review has been made?

We will advertise any requests for reviews by displaying a notice at our offices and also on the premises to which the review relates, for 28 days from the day we receive your application.

During this consultation period, responsible authorities and other persons can comment on the review application. If the request for review is not rejected then we must hold a hearing before a Licensing Sub-Committee.

How will I hear if my application for review has been successful?

A notice of hearing will be prepared and this will set out details of the person applying for the review along with the responsible authorities and other persons that have made representations and the club.

A copy of the notice is sent to all parties indicating the date, time and location of the hearing. All parties named on the notice are asked, by no later than 5 working days before the hearing, to inform us if they wish to attend the hearing and speak.

If a hearing is considered necessary, when is it required to take place?

We are required to hold a hearing within 20 working days following the end of the consultation period.

Who is entitled to attend a hearing should one be arranged?

Any member of the public can attend a hearing including the press. However, only the applicant for review, the club, responsible authorities and other persons who have made representations on the application, can address the hearing on the application.

What options does the Licensing Sub-Committee have when making its decision on an application for review?

The Licensing Sub-Committee can:

• Decide that no action is appropriate to promote the licensing objectives.
• Modify or add conditions to the certificate.
• Exclude a licensable activity from the certificate.
• Suspend the certificate for a period of time (not exceeding 3 months).
• Revoke the certificate.

Further information on community involvement in licensing decisions can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Use the links below to find the information you need:

• Gambling for Good Causes
• Small society lotteries
• Gambling Premises Licences
• Gaming in clubs
• Family entertainment centre permits
• Prize gaming permits
• Occasional use notices
• Temporary Use Notices
• Statement of Principles