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  • I want to apply for a betting premises licence

    How to apply

    If you wish to operate a betting premises (including a vehicle, vessel or part of a premises) then you will need to apply for a gambling premises licence.

    To apply for a gambling premises licence you will need to complete the form below:

    • Gambling premises licence application form (.pdf 122KB)
    • Gambling premises licence application form for vessels (.pdf 60KB)

    Once you have completed the form you will need to send it to us. You can do this by scanning it and emailing them it us. Or you can post it to us at:

    Licencing Department
    Hastings Borough Council
    Muriel Matters House
    Breeds Place
    Hastings
    East Sussex
    TN34 3UY

    Provisional statements

    If you are in the process of constructing or altering a premises with the intention of operating it as a betting premises, you may wish to apply for a provisional statement:

    • Gambling premises licence provisional statement form (.pdf 63KB)
    • Gambling premises licence provisional statement form for vessels (.pdf 62KB)

    A provisional statement will provide you with a level of assurance as to the outcome of any future betting premises licence application. It will also provide some protection again representations when you make your premises licence application. You do not need to hold an operating licence from the Gambling Commission in order to apply for a provisional statement.

    Conditions

    To apply for a gambling premises licence you must hold an operating licence. Operating licences are issued by the Gambling Commission. You must also have the right to occupy the premises.

    Consultation

    Every gambling premises licence application is subject to a consultation period of 28 days. As part of this process you need to give notice of it to each of the other Responsible Authorities.

    You also need to advertise your application on the site of the premises and in a local paper. You can find out more about why you need to do this and how to do it on our consultation page.

    Fees

    The cost of a betting premises licence is £3,000. The annual renewal fee is £600.  The provisional statement is £3,000.

    The cost of a betting track premises licence is £2,500. The annual renewal fee is £1,000. The provisional statement is £2,500.

    View on our full list of fees.

    How to pay

    You can make a payment in either of the following ways:

    • By cheque(made payable to 'Hastings Borough Council')
    • By BACS:
      Branch code: 30-97-66
      Account Number: 45633660
      Hastings Borough Council General Account
      Lloyds Bank
      Hastings Branch
      17 Wellington Place
      Hastings
      East Sussex
      TN 34 1NX
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