Premises licence transfer
The information is provided as guidance only and is not intended to be either a comprehensive nor exhaustive explanation of the requirements and obligations arising out of the Licensing Act 2003.
If you have any queries please contact Mid Devon District Council. Alternatively, you may also wish to consider other sources of assistance, such as independent legal advice.
A transfer of a premises licence is necessary when a business or organisation involving licensable activities is sold or transferred to a new owner, freeholder, leaseholder, etc.
If you wish to take over a premises licence, you must make an application to transfer it and also obtain consent from the existing licence holder.
Premises Licence and Club Premises Certificate Fees and Charges
Please note that Mid Devon District Council no longer accept payment via cheque.
Applications to transfer the licence must be:
- made to the licensing authority in the prescribed form
- made by persons aged 18 or over
- accompanied by the correct fee
- accompanied by the premises licence or relevant part for explanation as to why the premises licence is not able to be produced
- accompanied by a consent form signed by the existing premises licence holder or a statement as to why it is not enclosed
Apply online
Please download and complete an application form:
Premises licence transfer application form(PDF)
Premises licence transfer application form(DOCX)
Premises licence transfer application form(ODT)
These files may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format or to request the form in the post, please email customerservices@middevon.gov.uk or contact us on 01884 255255.
Please return via email to licensing@middevon.gov.uk. After submission of your completed form, we'll contact you to confirm receipt and arrange payment with you directly.
If you submit it online we will forward it to the Police and the Home Office.
The Consent of existing premises licence holder to transfer form must be also be completed and emailed separately to us at licensing@middevon.gov.uk.
Apply by post
If you are submitting it hard copy you will have to post your application to:
- Licensing, Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton EX16 6PP
- Licensing Department, Devon & Cornwall Constabulary, Launceston Police Station, Moorland Road, Launceston, PL15 7HY
- Home Office, Alcohol Licensing Team, Lunar House, 40 Wellesley Road, Croyden, CR9 2BY
You must also complete and return the consent of existing premises licence holder to transfer form to us.
The Police have 14 days to object to the appointment of a new licence holder. If a representation is received then a hearing will be held.
The applicant can request that the transfer be given immediate effect and generally requires the consent of the holder of the premises licence, although no consent is required if the applicant can demonstrate that they have taken all reasonable steps to obtain that consent and that you are in a position to use the premises straight away for licensable activities authorised by the licence. This will allow licensable activities to be carried on at the premises without interruption, pending the determination of the transfer application.
Where there is a Designated Premises Supervisor for the premises, you must notify them immediately of your application. You must then notify them when it is granted.
The applicant must give a copy of the application to the Police together with accompanying documents (if any) on the same day on which the application was given to the council. The relevant addresses are:
Licensing
Mid Devon District Council
Phoenix House
Phoenix Lane
Tiverton
EX16 6PP
Licensing Department
Devon & Cornwall Constabulary
Launceston Police Station
Moorland Road
Launceston
PL15 7HY