Limitations

Authorisation of a TENs is subject to certain limits

The Alcohol Licensing (Coronavirus) (Regulatory Easements) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 have now been approved by Parliament and are in force.

The Regulations have amended the limits prescribed by the Licensing Act to increase the allowance for temporary event notices from 15 to 20 and increase the maximum number of days on which temporary events may be held from 21 to 26. This increase only applies in the years 2022 and 2023.

When applying for your TENs it's important to consider the following limitations:

There can be no more than 499 people at the event at any one time, which must last no more than 168 hours (seven days)
If you are expecting 500 people or more then you will need to apply for a premises licence
One premises can only be used for 15 temporary events per year, up to a total maximum of 21 days per year (from 01st January 2022 until 31st Dec 2023 the limit has increased to 20 Temporary Events per year, up to a total maximum of 26 Days per year)
An event that starts before and ends after midnight counts as two days
One person may only make five TENs applications per year, or 50 if they hold a personal licence
15 TENs (21 TENS during 2022 and 2023) per premises per year limit applies, regardless of whether the applicant holds a personal licence
There must be a minimum of 24 hours between TENs at the same premises
Exceeding the above permitted limits makes the premises user liable for prosecution.