Make a minor variation to a premises licence

A minor variation means that the changes will not affect the licensing objectives.

The four licensing objectives are:

• the prevention of crime and disorder

• public safety

• the prevention of public nuisance

• the protection of children from harm

Suitable changes

These are things like:

• a small layout change and update to the plan that does not increase the area of the premises

• the reduction of licensing hours

• some increases of the opening hours for example to allow the sale of breakfast

What is not suitable for a minor variation?

Changes like:

• the increase of the licensable hours

• the increase of the premises area or major structural changes to the layout

• the addition of on or off sales of alcohol to the licence

These changes will likely require a full change to the premises licence.

If you are unsure, please email us on licensing@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk