Premises Licence & Alcohol Licence – ARUN Area Guide to Costs & Requirements

Based on our experience of having premises licences granted in your region, this local guide combines everything you need to know about premises licences and alcohol licences for the ARUN area — including likely application costs, required documents, and newspaper notice pricing.

We have managed plenty of licences in your area — every one is different and depends on your requirements.

If you’d like an in‑depth view on the likelihood of your licence being granted and the exact cost, fill out a quick quote form in the tab at the bottom or book a free consultation via our home page www.premises-licensing.co.uk.

What Are The Likely Application Costs? (England & Wales framework)

• Application fee (typical venues): Most small to mid‑size venues fall into Bands A–C, with application fees from £100–£315 and annual fees from £70–£295.
• Higher‑rate venues: Bands D–E apply to higher rateable values; if alcohol is the primary on‑site activity (pubs/bars/nightclubs), multipliers can raise application fees up to £1,905 and annual fees up to £1,050.
• Personal licence (DPS): Statutory application fee is £37 (separate from the premises licence).

Newspaper Notice in ARUN (Yes, a newspaper advert…)

When this licensing regime was introduced it was before social media and constant news streams on mobile phones. The newspaper advert was designed to let locals know what premises licence applications were being made in their area. If a notice of an application isn’t made – the licence can’t be granted.

For this area, the common publication is Littlehampton Gazette. The typical notice cost is £295 inc VAT.

What You Need to Apply

• Completed premises licence application form to the licensing authority.
• Operating schedule describing activities and your steps to promote the licensing objectives.
• Scaled premises plan showing layout, entrances/exits, bars/servery, and safety features.
• Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) consent — the DPS must hold a personal licence.
• Public notices: blue notice at the premises and a notice in Littlehampton Gazette.
• Correct fee based on the property’s rateable value band.

How We Can Help

Premises‑Licensing can manage your entire application — forms, plans, notices, liaison with the licensing authority, and submission — for a fixed professional fee of £599 + VAT.

So what are the rough costs of a personal and premises licence for everything?

It’s a rough cost – but with us managing your application, council fee, newspaper advert and personal licence course, exam and fees you are looking in the region of £1,300 + VAT. That is all the costs for both licences.

Start Your Application

Get started today with a free quote and we’ll get your application in:
www.premises-licensing.co.uk

Book your personal licence training:
www.premises-licensing.co.uk/personal-licence-course

FAQs

Do I need both a premises licence and a personal licence?

Yes. The premises licence covers the venue, and the personal licence authorises the DPS to supervise alcohol sales.

Can I apply online?

Many councils offer online application routes. We handle submissions on your behalf as part of our £599 + VAT service.

What if objections are raised?

We prepare responses and represent your interests in the process, aiming to agree conditions and keep everything on track.