Premises licence transfer application
A transfer application must be made where a premises licence is being transferred to another party.
A transfer of a premises licence only changes the identity of the licence holder. It does not alter the licence in any other way.
The new premises licence holder will be responsible for complying with the conditions of the premises licence.
Completing the consent and application forms
- The current premise licence holder must sign a consent form, consenting to the transfer of the premise licence.
- The consent form must be included with the application - if you are unable to submit a consent form, please provide an explanation on the application form (part 3).
- The proposed new premises licence holder must complete the application form. This can be a named individual or a company.
- The proposed new premises licence holder’s agent (for example a solicitor) may sign the application form on their behalf, if they have authority to do so.
Applying and payment
- Premises licence application and consent forms (GOV.UK).
- Application fee - £23 Statutory.
- The proposed new premises licence holder must email Thames Valley Police at licensing@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk with a copy of the transfer application.
Application approval (tacit consent)
If the Chief Officer of Police for the area where the premises is situated believes the application would undermine the crime prevention licensing objective; they must notify the Licensing Authority within 14 days.
If no such notice is received, your application is automatically approved and the transfer will take effect from the date you have specified in your application. We will send you a revised premise licence and licence summary.
If representations are received, a hearing will be held within 20 working days after the end of the consideration period.