Minor Variation to a Premises Licence

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The minor variation process enables a premises licence holder to make small operational changes to their existing premises licence. The proposed changes must not undermine any of the four licensing objectives:

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• the prevention of crime and disorder

• public safety

• the prevention of public nuisance

• the protection of children from harm

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A Minor Variation can be used, if you want to:​

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• Reduce the licensing hours for the sale or supply of alcohol

• Amend or remove existing conditions e.g. out of fate, irrelevant, unenforceable or voluntary

• Remove a licensable activity 

• Add a licensable activity that will not undermine the licensing objectives

• Make minor changes to the structure or layout of the premises (For example, repositioning the bar counter)

• Make changes to the operating hours, in which members of the public are permitted on the premises. 

• Make changes to the permitted hours (Vary the time during which the licensable activities take place without impacting the licensing objectives)