Premises Licence Transfer
Premises Licence Transfer Process
The process of transferring a Premises Licence in England and Wales requires careful coordination to ensure continuity of authorisation and full compliance with the Licensing Act 2003.
Licensing professionals manage the entire procedure on behalf of clients to ensure the transfer is completed smoothly and without interruption to business operations.
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The process involves:
1. Obtaining Consent from the Existing Licence Holder:
Licensing professionals liaise directly with the outgoing licence holder to secure a duly signed Consent to Transfer form, which is a statutory requirement under the Act.
2. Preparation and Submission of the Transfer Application
Once consent has been obtained, licensing professionals complete the Premises Licence Transfer application and submit it to the relevant Licensing Authority and Police Licensing Department. Applications are prepared to ensure immediate interim effect upon receipt, preserving the legal right to continue trading.
3. Verification of the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS)
Where a change of business ownership coincides with the departure of the previous DPS, a separate DPS Variation must also be submitted.
It is an offence under the Licensing Act 2003 to authorise the sale of alcohol without a valid DPS in post, so confirming the accuracy of this detail is essential.
Where a new DPS needs to be appointed, licensing professionals can process both the licence transfer and DPS variation concurrently, ensuring full compliance and uninterrupted business continuity.