Alcohol Licence Cost Calculator (England & Wales) 2025/26

Premises licence application fees in England and Wales range from £100 (Band A, for premises with a rateable value of £4,300 or less) to £635 (Band E, for premises with a rateable value above £125,000). Annual fees range from £70 to £350 per year. A Band B premises (typical for a small pub or restaurant with RV of £10,000-£33,000) pays £190 to apply and £180 per year ongoing.

The Designated Premises Supervisor is the personal licence holder named on the premises licence as the individual responsible for day-to-day management of the licence. Every premises licence in England and Wales must name a DPS. The DPS must hold a personal licence (which costs £37 and requires an APLH or equivalent qualification). The DPS can be changed without requiring a new premises licence application, but the change must be notified to the licensing authority.

A new premises licence application in England and Wales typically takes 28-38 days. The application must be advertised by displaying a notice at the premises for 28 consecutive days and by advertising in a local newspaper. The 28-day public consultation period allows interested parties (residents, police, trading standards, etc.) to make representations. If no representations are received, the licence is granted. If representations are received, a hearing before the licensing sub-committee is required.