You’ll be charged a fee that’s based on the rateable value of the property, this will be on your latest bill. A multiplier will be applied at application to any premises used exclusively or primarily for the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises (bands D and E only). An annual charge multiplier will be applied to premises used exclusively or primarily for the supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises (bands D and E only).
If your premises doesn’t have a rateable value it will fall into the lowest fee band.
| Band | Non-domestic rateable value | Application fee | Annual charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| A |
£0 - £4300 |
£100 |
£70 |
| B |
£4301 - £33,000 |
£190 |
£180 |
| C |
£33,001 - £87,000 |
£315 |
£295 |
| D |
£87,001 - £125,000 |
£450 |
£320 |
|
E |
£125,001 and over |
£635 |
£350 |
How do I check the rateable value of my premises?
You can check the ‘rateable value’ of your property on GOV.UK - this is set by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) and used by your local council to calculate your business rates bill.
How do I pay my annual fee?
You must pay your annual fee using the online payment form below.
What happens if I don't pay my annual fee?
Following an amendment to the Licensing Act 2003, a licence must be suspended if the annual fee has not been paid on or before it becomes due. The law says that the licence holder must be given notice of at least two working days of any suspension, so if an annual fee has not been paid by the due date, we will write to the licence holder to let them know on what date their licence will be suspended. We will inform the Police, Trading Standards and the other responsible authorities of this suspension.
When a licence is suspended no licensable activities will be able to take place. Carrying out unlicensed licensable activities whilst a licence is suspended carries a penalty of a fine of up to £20,000 and up to six months imprisonment upon conviction.