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An application to vary the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) needs to be on its own form. This is the person who holds a Personal Licence and is responsible for authorising the sale of alcohol and managing the premises.
Applications
It is possible to apply online.The applicant must have permission from all licence holders in order to make the application valid.
Alternatively it is possible to download forms and post them to us
- The fee (see fees in Related Documents)
- A consent form from the existing designated premises supervisor (R)
- The application must be sent to the Police, (see responsible authorities in Related Documents).
- The application form (N) to vary the DPS
Can the Application be Granted Automatically?
No, it is in the public interest that Torbay Licensing Authority must process your application before it can be granted. You cannot provide, operate, authorise or undertake the licensable activity without a Licence and submitting an application form does not guarantee that a Licence will be granted.
If you have not had a response to your application within 20 working days, please contact Torbay Licensing Authority by email: licensing@torbay.gov.uk.
Failed Application Appeal
If the committee refuses an application, the applicant has right to appeal to the Magistrates' Court within 21 days of notification.
Related Documents
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Applying for a Premises Licence
A guide to applying for a licence for premises offering the sale of alcohol, cinema, theatre and music, singing, dancing or similar entertainment, exhibitions of indoor sporting events and hot food and/or hot drink after 11 pm and before 5 am.
Last updated: 14/12/2010, 10:27am (79 KB) -
Fees
Details of the fees payable under the Licensing Act for premises licences in Torbay.
Last updated: 04/05/2011, 11:08am (46 KB) -
Responsible Authorities
Details of the 'responsible authorities' in Torbay which must be notified when an application is made under the Licensing Act 2003.
Last updated: 30/04/2012, 5:00pm (40 KB) -
Application Procedure
Guide to applying for a licence online.
Last updated: 19/04/2011, 1:58pm (281 KB)
Contact Licensing & Public Protection
- Tel: 01803 208025
- Email: licensing@torbay.gov.uk
- Fax: 01803 208854
