Vary a gambling premises licence

What you need to do if you want to add, amend, remove an authorised activity to an existing gambling premises licence.

When to apply for a variation

You will need to apply to vary a premises licence if you want to:

  • add, amend or remove an authorised activity
  • amend another detail of the licence
  • exclude a default condition
  • add, amend or remove a condition imposed or excluded by the licensing authority

This refers to licences for casinos, bingo, betting, adult gaming machines and family entertainment centres.

Fees

Gambling licence Fee
Adult gaming centre  £1,000
Betting non track (bookmaker) £1,500
Betting track £1,250
Bingo premises £1,750
Family entertainment centre £1,000

Complete the application form

Application to vary a premises licence under the Gambling Act 2005 (Word, 131KB)

Submit your application and pay the fee

You'll need to send your application and a cheque for £654 to the licensing team. Cheques should be made payable to Croydon Council.

Licensing team

Telephone: 020 8760 5466

Email: licensing@croydon.gov.uk

Address:

Croydon Council, Licensing Team
6th Floor, Zone A
Bernard Weatherill House
8 Mint Walk
Croydon CR0 1EA

Give notice to other authorities

There are two types of notices forms depending on whether you're an individual or you're applying as a company or with others.

If you're an individual applicant

Download the notice of application to vary a premises licence – Form A (Word, 61KB)

If you're a company or applying with others

Download the notice of application to vary a premises licence – Form B (Word, 78KB)

Where to send your notice

You'll need to send a copy of your application form within 7 days of applying to each authority listed in the 'list of responsible authorities'.

Licensing team

licensing@croydon.gov.uk
020 8760 5466

Croydon Council
3rd Floor, Zone B
8 Mint Walk, Bernard Weatherill House
Croydon CR0 1EA
United Kingdom