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Licensing Act 2003 Policy

The Licensing Act 2003 places a duty on us as a licensing authority to review our licensing policies at least every five years.

Statement of Licensing Policy

Download our current Icon for pdf Statement of Licensing Policy 2019 to 2024 (PDF, 1.0mb) . This applies from 2019 to 2024.

What the Licensing Act 2003 covers

Personal licence for alcohol - licences to individuals for the retail sale of alcohol.
Apply for a premises licence - the licensing of a premises for the retail sale of alcohol or the provision of regulated entertainment or late-night refreshment.
Club premises certificate - permitting the supply of alcohol or the provision of regulated entertainment at clubs.
Temporary Event Notices (TENs) - the licensing of specific activities on a temporary basis.

Applicants must take note of the licensing policy when making an application.

Licensing

licensing@durham.gov.uk

Our address is:

Durham County Council
PO Box 617
Durham
County Durham
United Kingdom
DH1 9HZ

Document downloads

Statement of Licensing Policy 2019 to 2024 (PDF, 1.0mb)

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