Minor Variations

The Licensing Act 2003 has been amended to allow a minor variation process.

The Minor Variations process is designed to allow licensees to make small changes to their licences more quickly and cheaply.

Removing the requirement for a designated premises supervisor and personal licence at a community premises allows the management committee of village halls, church halls, chapel halls, community halls and similar community premises to apply to be collectively responsible for the supervision of alcohol sales instead of a designated person with a personal licence.
 
The Guidance sets out four main types of minor variation application:

• Minor changes to the structure or layout or a premises
• Small adjustments to licensing hours
• Conditions: removal of irrelevant or unenforceable conditions
• Licensable activities: adding certain licensable activities, including live music

Application forms can be downloaded below:

Minor Variations Guidance Notes (146kB PDF)
Minor Variations Application Form (69kB PDF)
Minor Variations Notice (29kB PDF)
Advertisements Notes (25kB PDF)
Application for Removal of Designated Premises Supervisor Condition (48kB PDF)

Fees

The fee per application is £89. Annual fees remain unaffected and fall due as per the original grant.

Page last reviewed 14 May 2012