Who needs a premises licence?
Under the Gambling Act 2005, a premises licence is required for any of the following types of premises:
- Casino
- Bingo Hall
- Betting shop
- Betting (track) - sporting venues not just tracks
- Amusement Arcade (for adults only, or where adult machines [category B or C] are provided)
It should be noted that 'premises' includes 'any place' in particular vehicles and vessels.
Types of premises licences
There are five types of premises licences
- Casino premises licence
- Bingo premises licence
- Betting premises licence, including tracks and premises used by betting intermediaries
- Adult Gaming Centres (for category B3, C and D gaming machines)
- Family Entertainment Centres (for category C and D gaming machines)
Current Applications
There are currently no applications
Applying for a gambling premises licence
- Premises licence (gambling) application form
- Provisional statement application form
- Transfer of premises licence application form
- Variation of premises licence application form
Documents
Responsible authorities for Gambling Act 2005
- Metropolitan Police, The Licensing Office, Romford Police Station, 19 Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BJ
- London Fire and Emergency, Planning Authority, 210 High Street South, East Ham, London, E6 3RS
- Gambling Commission, Victoria Square House, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B2 4BP
- Public Protection Service, London Borough of Havering, c/o Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BB
- HM Customs and Excise, National Registration Unit (Betting and Gaming), Portcullis House, 21 India Street, Glasgow, G2 4PZ
- Licensing Authority, London Borough of Havering, c/o Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BB
- Planning Control and Enforcement, Sustainable Communities, c/o Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BB
- Children and Families Service, London Borough of Havering, c/o Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BB