Licence Summary
In a qualifying club there is technically no sale by retail of
alcohol (except to guests) as the member owns part of the alcohol
stock and the money passing across the bar is merely a mechanism to
preserve equity between members where one may consume more than
another. In order to constitute a qualifying club you must also
satisfy the various requirements set out in the Licensing Act
2003.
Eligability Criteria
Clubs must be qualifying clubs. A qualifying club has general
conditions it must satisfy, these are:
- a person may not be given memberships or as a candidate for
membership to any membership privileges without an interval of at
least two days from theit membership application or nomination and
their membership being granted.
- that club rules state that those becoming member without
nomination or application cannot have membership privileges for at
least two days between them becoming members and being admitted to
the club
- that the club is established and conducted in good faith
- that the club has at least 25 members
- that alcohol is only supplied to members on the premises on
behalf or by the club
Additional conditions in relation to the supply of alcohol must
be complied with.
These conditions are:
- that alcohol purchased for and supplied by the club is done by
members of the club who are over 18 years of age and are elected to
do so by the members.
- that no person at the expense of the club recieves any
commission, percentage or other similar payment in regard to the
purchase of alcohol by the club
- that there are no arrangements for anyone to receive a
financial benefit from supplying alcohol, apart from any benefit to
the club or to any person indirectly from the supply giving a gain
from running the club
Registered industrial and provident societies and friendly
societies will qualify if the alcohol is purchased for and supplied
by the club is done under the control of the members or a committee
of members.
Relevant miners' welfare institutes can also be considered. A
relevant institute is one that is managed by a committee or board
that consists of at least two thirds of people appointed or
elevated by one or more licensed operators under the Coal Industry
Act 1994 and by one or more organisations who represent coal mine
employees. The institute can be managed by the committee or board
where the board cannot be made up as detailed above but is made up
of at least two thirds of members who were employed or are employed
in or around coal mines and also by people who were appointed by
the Coal Industry Welfare Organisation or by a body who had similar
functions under the Miners' Welfare Act 1952. In any case the
premises of the institute must be held on a trust as required under
the Recreational Charities Act 1958.
Fees
Fees vary depending on the type of application; fees for a new
licence or a full variation are calculated on the the non domestic
rateable value of the premises, see individual application
forms.
Regulation Summary
Licensing
Act 2003
Application Evaluation Process
A club can apply for a club premises certificate for any
premises which are occupied and used regularly for club purposes.
Applications should be made Peterborough City Council.
Applications should be submitted with a plan of the premises
which must be in a specific format, a copy of the rules of the club
and a club operating schedule.
A club operating schedule is a document which must be in a
specific format and which includes information on:
- the activities of the club
- the times the activities are to take place
- other opening times
- if alcohol supplies are for consumption on or off the premises
or both
- the steps that the club propose to take to promote the
licensing objectives
- any other information that is required
Applicants may be required to advertise their application and to
give notice of the application to any other person or responsible
body, eg Peterborough City Council, chief police officer or fire
and rescue authority. If you are applying online it will
not be necessary to serve a copy of your application to the
relevant authorities, the Council will serve the relevant copies
for you.
If there any alterations to the rules or name
of the club before an application is determined or after a
certificate is issued, the club secretary must give details to
Peterborough City Council. If a certificate is in place this must
be sent to Peterborough City Council when they are notified.
If a certificate is in place and the
registered address of the club changes the club must give notice to
Peterborough City Council of the change and provide the certificate
with the notice.
A club may apply to Peterborough City Council
to vary a certificate. The certificate should accompany the
application. Peterborough City Council may inspect the premises
before an application is considered. Fees will be payable for
any type of application relating to a club premises
certificate.
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
Yes. Legislation states that the council must grant all
applications unless it receives relevant representations. Where
representations are received you will be notified by us and it may
be necessary for the application to be determined by the Licensing
Committee. If you have not heard from us within seven days of
the consultation period ending you may assume the application to be
deemed granted. Depending on the type of application the
consultation period will be 14 or 28 days. If you wish to
contact us at any time regarding your application you can do
this online here
if you applied through the Business Link service, or you can
contact the Licensing Team direct using the details
below.
How to Apply
Guidance notes for
applicants
You can apply online using the links below. Please be aware that
the online forms must not be used for postal
applications.
Apply for a new Club Premises Certificate
Declaration for a Club Premises Certificate
Apply for a variation to a club premises certificate
Notification of change of details or club rules
Apply for a minor variation to a premises or club licence
Make annual
payment for a club licence
Make an additional payment relating to a submitted
application (When making an additional payment please
remember to quote the reference number given and ensure that you
only pay the amount requested).
You can also download the relevant application forms
by using the link below and return the competed form to us at the
address provided on the form.
Application forms
Public Register
The council keeps a public register of all pending applications
and all licenses issued. You can view the public register
online
here.
Failed Application Redress
Please contact Peterborough City Council in
the first instance. A failed applicant will receive notice of the
refusal of an application for a certificate or variation of a
certificate from Peterborough City Council.
If an application is rejected, the applicant
may appeal the decision. Appeals must be made to the local
Magistrates' court within 21 days of the decision
appealed.
Licence Holder Redress
Please contact Peterborough City Council in the first
instance.
If Peterborough City Council refuses an
application for a variation the licence holder may appeal the
decision. A licence holder can appeal against a decision to put
conditions on a certificate or to exclude any club activity.
Appeals may also be made against the variation of any
condition.
Appeals against the decision of a review can
be made. A club may appeal against the withdrawing of a
certificate. Appeals must be made to the local Magistrates'
court within 21 days of the decision appealed
Consumer Complaint
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the
first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the
form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if
you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give
you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
A club member may request a review of the
certificate. Peterborough City Council will give reasons for their
response to the application in a notice. Appeals against the
decision of a review can be made. Appeals must be made to the
local Magistrates' court within 21 days of the decision
appealed.
Other Redress
Any interested party may make representations to Peterborough
City Council before the certificate is granted or before amendments
to a certificate are granted. If representations are made a hearing
will be held to consider the application and the representations.
Notices will be made by Peterborough City Council detailing the
reasons for any outcome. Interested parties who made
representations will receive notice of a failed application.
An interested party is:
- a person living near the premises or a body representing such a
person
- a person involved in a business near the premises or a body
representing such a person
An interested party may request a review of
the club premises certificate. Peterborough City Council will give
reasons for their response to the application in a notice.
An interested party may appeal if they argue
that a certificate should not have been granted or that different
or additional conditions or limitations on activities should have
been made. They may also appeal against any variation of a
condition.
Appeals against the decision of a review can
be made.
Appeals must be made to the local Magistrates' court within 21
days of the decision appealed.
Contact Details
For further information and guidance please contact the
Licensing Team
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