How to Apply
An application for a gaming machine Permit may only be made by the Holders of Premises Licences issued under the Licensing Act 2003. The Premises Licence must authorise the sale of alcohol on the premises.
The application must be accompanied by: the prescribed fee the prescribed documents.
Fees
| Type of permit | Conversion of existing permit | New permit | New (fast track) clubs only | First annual fee | Annual fee | Fee to vary permit | Fee to renew | Fee for transfer | Fee to change name | Fee for copy of permit |
|---|
| Licenced Premises Gaming Machine Permit |
£100 |
£150 |
- |
£50 |
£50 |
£100 |
- |
£25 |
- |
£15 |
| Club Gaming Permit |
£100 |
£200 |
£100 |
£50 |
£50 |
£100 |
£200 |
- |
- |
£15 |
| Club Machine Permit |
£100 |
£200 |
£100 |
£50 |
£50 |
£100 |
£200 |
- |
- |
£15 |
| Prize Gaming Permit |
£100 |
£300 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
£300 |
- |
£25 |
£15 |
| Unlicensed Family Entertainment Centre Permit |
£100 |
£300 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
£300 |
- |
£25 |
£15 |
Eligibility
Legislation and Conditions Gambling Act 2005
Processing and Timescales The authority may grant or refuse an application. In granting the application, the authority may vary the number and category of gaming machines authorised by the permit.
Appeal/Redress mechanisms: The applicant may appeal to the magistrates' court against an authority's decision not to issue a permit. The holder can also appeal against a decision to cancel a permit.
Contact Details
Useful Links
Application form for 2 machines