Apply for a gambling premises licence

Which premises require a gambling licence?

A gambling premises licence is required for the following:

  • adult gaming centres
  • betting shops
  • bingo halls
  • casinos
  • family entertainment centres
  • sporting or racing tracks

The Council is required to publish a statement of licensing policy and review it at least every three years. The policy also has further information on the application process, responsible authorities, interested parties and representations. You can view this as a PDF file:

Further information on gambling premises can be found on the Gambling Commission and Department for Culture, Media and Sport websites.