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Professional Display of Alcohol Licence Application Notices
When applying for a new Premises Licence or making certain changes to an existing licence, you may be required to display a public notice at or near the premises.
The notice must be displayed correctly, in a prominent position where it can be conveniently read from outside the premises. It must also remain visible throughout the required consultation period.
PB Process Servers UK provides a professional Licence Application Notice Display Service for solicitors, licensing consultants, businesses, organisations and individual applicants. We arrange for a local agent to attend the premises, display the notice as instructed and provide clear photographic evidence of attendance.
Once the notices have been displayed, we then revisit the premise to ensure the notices remain on display, replacing any notices that are damaged or removed.
What Is a Premises Licence Application Notice?
A Premises Licence Application Notice informs local residents, businesses and other interested parties that a licensing application has been submitted.
These notices may be required for applications involving:
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The sale or supply of alcohol
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Regulated entertainment
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Late-night refreshment
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A new Premises Licence
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A full variation of an existing Premises Licence
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A provisional statement
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A Club Premises Certificate
For most new Premises Licence and full variation applications, the notice must be printed on pale blue paper and displayed for 28 consecutive days. Different requirements can apply to minor variations, which normally require a white notice to be displayed for 10 working days.
The applicant or their legal or licensing representative should confirm the precise notice requirements, wording and display period with the relevant Licensing Authority.
How We Display Premises Licence Notices
Once instructed, we arrange for a local agent to attend the premises as quickly as possible.
The agent will:
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Attend the address on the agreed date
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Identify an appropriate and prominent display position
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Securely attach the notice at or near the premises
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Ensure the notice can be conveniently read from outside
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Display additional notices where instructed or required
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Take clear photographs showing the notice and its position
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Provide a written attendance update
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Where the premises have an external perimeter of more than 50 metres adjoining a highway, additional notices may be required at intervals along that perimeter.
As you will likely have greater knowledge of the premises before we attend, we ask clients provide full instructions with information on where notices should be displayed and if more than one notice needs to be displayed.
Photographic Evidence of Display
After displaying the Licence Application Notice, we provide photographic evidence showing the notice in position.
Where possible, the photographs will show:
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The complete notice
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The position in which it has been displayed
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The entrance or frontage of the premises
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Sufficient surrounding detail to identify the location
Why Instruct PB Process Servers UK?
Using a professional agent helps ensure that your notice is displayed promptly and that you receive reliable evidence of attendance.
Our service includes:
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Local agents throughout England and Wales
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Prompt and urgent attendance where required
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Clear fixed-fee quotations
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Secure and prominent display of notices
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Photographic evidence
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Written confirmation following attendance
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A professional service established in 2002
We regularly complete time-sensitive assignments on behalf of solicitors, licensing specialists, businesses, property owners and organisations throughout England and Wales.
Premises We Can Attend
We can display Alcohol Licence Application Notices at many different types of premises, including:
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Pubs and bars
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Restaurants and cafés
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Hotels
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Nightclubs
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Convenience stores
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Supermarkets and off-licences
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Takeaways
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Members’ clubs
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Entertainment venues
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Event spaces
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Commercial developments
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Premises that are closed, vacant or under construction
Where a premises is closed or unoccupied, we will require sufficient information to identify an appropriate and lawful place to display the notice.
How Long Must a Licensing Notice Be Displayed?
For most new Premises Licence applications and full variations, the pale blue notice must be displayed prominently for 28 consecutive days, beginning on the day after the application is given to the Licensing Authority.
A minor variation application usually requires a white notice to be displayed for 10 working days, beginning on the working day after the application is given to the Licensing Authority.
The applicant remains responsible for ensuring the notice stays in place and remains clearly visible throughout the required period. If required, we can arrange additional attendance visits to check, replace or photograph the notice.
What We Need From You
To arrange attendance, please provide:
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The complete Licence Application Notice
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The full address of the premises
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The date on which the notice must be displayed
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The required display period
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Details of where the notice should be positioned
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The number of notices to be displayed
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Any access or site contact information
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Any instructions provided by the Licensing Authority
We recommend sending your instructions as early as possible. Urgent and same-day attendance may be available depending on the location and the time at which instructions are received.
Instruct a Local Agent to Display Your Licence Application Notice
PB Process Servers UK can arrange the prompt and professional display of your Premises Licence Application Notice anywhere in England and Wales. Contact us today with the notice, premises address and required display date. We will provide a clear quotation and arrange for a local agent to attend as quickly as possible.