Application and guidance

Application forms

Premises licence, variation, minor variation and Disapplication applications

Request an application pack

Transfer application

Apply online for a transfer application

You will also need to complete an accompanying Transfer Consent Form:

Give transfer consent

Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) variation

Apply online for a DPS variation

You will also need to complete an accompanying DPS Variation Consent Form:

Give DPS variation consent

Personal Licence

Before applying read the Personal Licence Guidance Pack

Apply for a Personal Licence Application

If your details change during the course of your licence apply to change your details

Temporary Event Notices

View information and guidance on Temporary Event Notices (TENs)

Food Registration Forms - New businesses or change/transfer of licence

To sell alcohol or food you are required to complete a Food Business Registration.

Apply online for a food business registration

Once your application has been received, a food team officer will contact you to discuss details, and arrange a food hygiene inspection, with Covid 19 safety measures taken into consideration.

PRS Music Licensing

PRS Music Licensing is separate from any permission obtained under the Licensing Act 2003, and is NOT administered by Babergh District Council.

Please contact the Performing Rights Society  to see if you need a PRS licence. Permission is normally required for any public performance of live or recorded music, and from radio/television broadcasts and online media.

Further guidance on the Licensing Act 2003

View government guidance on alcohol licensing