Alcohol Licensing
Alcohol Licences will be issued by the District Licensing Committee.
The requirement for licences and the criteria the Committee consider when granting them are set out in the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and Regulations.
The Act and Regulations can be viewed at: Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
A licence is issued to a named person, company or legal entity in relation to a premises or conveyance. Conveyances are vehicles such as aircraft, vessels, trains etc. A licence cannot be transferred from one person to another or from one premises or conveyance to another.
Contact Us if you plan on selling or supplying liquor to the public, as you will need to consider planning and building issues and any other rules specific to your area. You will also need to talk to us about any requirements for kitchen, bar and toilet facilities.
Amendment Updates to Sales of Sales of Alcohol Act
Further information to come on changes to licensing hearings
From 30 May 2024, changes relating to how licensing hearings are run will come into force.
Implementation Guide
Changes have been made to the licensing process in the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. The changes make it easier for communities to have a say in how alcohol is regulated in their area. This guide provides information about the changes.
Objecting to alcohol licences
Information for objectors about changes to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Parliament has made changes to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 (the Act). The changes make it easier for communities to have a say in alcohol
licensing decisions. There are two main sets of changes: A first set that came into force on 31 August 2023, and a second set that will come into force on 30 May 2024. The document below has information about the changes that are now in force.