Temporary Event Notice (TEN) Application Service
A Temporary Event Notice (TEN) allows the sale or supply of alcohol, the provision of regulated entertainment, or late-night refreshment on a temporary basis at an unlicensed premises — or to extend the activities or hours permitted by an existing Premises Licence.
TENs are regulated under the Licensing Act 2003 and are designed for short-term events such as festivals, weddings, community functions, or private parties where licensable activities will take place.
Licensing professionals manage the entire TEN application process, ensuring your event remains fully compliant and authorised by the local Licensing Authority and Police.
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When a Temporary Event Notice Is Required
A TEN is required if you plan to:
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Sell or supply alcohol at an event
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Provide regulated entertainment (music, dancing, performance, etc.)
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Offer late-night refreshment (serving hot food or drink between 11pm and 5am)
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Temporarily extend the licensed hours or area of an existing premises
Temporary Event Notice Conditions
Under the Licensing Act 2003, the following key restrictions apply:
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Each TEN covers a maximum of 168 hours (7 days)
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A single premises may hold up to 15 TENs per calendar year, covering no more than 21 days in total
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A Personal Licence holder may apply for up to 50 TENs per year
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A non-Personal Licence holder may apply for up to 5 TENs per year
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No more than 499 people (including staff and performers) may attend at any one time.
The TEN Application Process
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Event Assessment
Licensing professionals review your event details to confirm that it qualifies for a TEN and meets the statutory limits. -
Preparation and Submission
The Temporary Event Notice is completed and submitted to the Licensing Authority, Police, and Environmental Health within the required timeframes (at least 10 clear working days before the event). -
Authorisation
Provided no objections are received, the TEN is automatically approved, granting temporary authority for the planned activities.
Late TENs can be submitted between 5 and 9 working days before the event, but only by Personal Licence holders.
A Temporary Event Notice provides a flexible, low-cost way to authorise licensable activities for short-term or one-off occasions — without the need for a full Premises Licence. Licensing professionals ensure each application is compliant, accurate, and submitted within statutory deadlines.