Except in the case of tracks, an operator may only apply to the Licensing Authority for the grant of a Premises Licence once he/she has been granted an Operators Licence by the Gambling Commission.
Generally only one Premises Licence may be in force at any one time, in order to limit the principal activity to a particular type of gambling. The exception to this is in respect of tracks where a premises licence for the track may be in force at the same time as one for a licensed betting office situated on the track premises.
Licensing Authorities must aim to permit gambling provided that the proposed operation is in accordance with the Codes of Practice and guidance (pdf document) issued by the Gambling Commission and consistent with the licensing objectives and the Licensing Authority's Policy and Statement of Principals (pdf document).
A Premises Licence will not be time limited but may be surrendered or subject to review following representations from an interested party or responsible authority.
A Premise Licence will be revoked if the licence holder fails to pay the relevant annual fee unless failure to pay was due to an administrative error.
A Premises Licence may be transferred to another holder of an Operators Licence but only if that Operators Licence is for an equivalent activity.
A Premises Licence must:
The Licensing Authority must maintain a register of Premises Licences issued by the Authority together with such information as is prescribed. The register must be available at all reasonable times and the Authority must make arrangements for providing a copy of any entry in the register to a member of the public on request.
The Licensing Authority may also issue:
Telephone: 01304 872295
E-mail: licensing@dover.gov.uk
Post:
Licensing Section
Dover District Council
White Cliffs Business Park
Dover
Kent CT16 3PJ
