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How to file the premises licence (alcohol or late-night hot food) (United Kingdom, national)

Needed only to sell alcohol, or hot food and drink between 11pm and 5am.

Local council licensingUnited Kingdom, nationalUpdated October 15, 2026

Agency
Local council licensing
Where it applies
United Kingdom, national
How it's filed
Filed online
Fee
VariesSet by the premises' rateable value.

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