Gambling and Lotteries in Hounslow

Transferring a Gambling Premises Licence in Hounslow

If you are acquiring a licensed gambling premises in Hounslow, you must apply to transfer the existing premises licence and notify the appropriate authorities.

Application requirements

To successfully transfer a licence, your application must include:

  • The existing premises licence
  • Written consent for the transfer from the current licence-holder
  • The applicable application fee of £1200

How to apply

Complete the application form

Obtain the application form to transfer a premises licence under the Gambling Act 2005. (Please contact the licensing team for access to this form).

Submit your application

  • Email submission: Send the completed application and documents to the Licensing team via email.
  • Payment: Arrange the £1200 fee payment by calling 020 8583 4711 for credit or debit card transactions.

Notify relevant authorities

Upon applying, you must notify relevant authorities with a copy of your application within seven days. The type of notice form depends on your applicant status:

Contact Details for Submissions and Enquiries

Licensing team contact:

  • Email: licensing@hounslow.gov.uk
  • Address: Licensing, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW3 3EB
  • Phone: 020 8583 4711

Make sure to send a copy of your application to each authority as listed in the 'list of responsible authorities' to ensure compliance with notification requirements. This ensures a smooth transition of ownership for your licensed premises in Hounslow.

Varying a Gambling Premises Licence in Hounslow

If you need to modify any aspect of your existing gambling premises licence, including adding, amending, or removing authorised activities, follow these steps to apply for a variation.

When to apply for a variation

A variation is necessary if you intend to:

  • Add, amend, or remove an authorised activity
  • Amend a detail on the licence
  • Exclude a default condition
  • Add, amend, or remove a condition imposed or excluded by the licensing authority

This process applies to licences for casinos, bingo, betting, adult gaming centres, and family entertainment centres.

Fees

  • Adult Gaming Centre: £1,000
  • Betting Non-track (Bookmaker): £1,500
  • Betting Track: £1,250
  • Bingo Premises: £1,750
  • Family Entertainment Centre: £1,000

For any other fees and charges, please email licensing@hounslow.gov.uk

Application process

Access the application to vary a premises licence under the Gambling Act 2005

Submit your application

  • Email submission: Send the completed application to the Licensing team via email.
  • Payment: Pay the £1500 fee by credit or debit card by calling 020 8583 4711.

Give notice to authorities

Upon application, you must notify relevant authorities with a copy of your application within seven days. Choose the appropriate form based on your applicant status:

  • Individual applicants: Download Form A for notice of variation application.
  • Company/group applicants: Download Form B for notice of variation application.

Contact Details for Submissions and Enquiries

Licensing team contact

  • Email: licensing@hounslow.gov.uk
  • Address: Licensing, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW3 3EB
  • Phone: 020 8583 4711

Ensure all notices are sent to each authority listed in the 'list of responsible authorities' to comply with notification requirements and facilitate a smooth variation process for your licensed premises in Hounslow.

 

 

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