To provide late-night refreshment, regulated entertainment or to sell alcohol, you must apply to us for a premises licence.
On submission of your application, you will be required to present a copy of a document showing your right to work permission in the UK. If you are unable to provide the required documentation, a licence will not be granted. For more information please visit Immigration Act 2016.
If you are unable to provide the required documentation, a licence will not be granted – changes to an in-consultation application will not be accepted.
How to apply
Fees
Main fee levels
| Band | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non domestic rateable value | None to £4,300 | £4,301 to £33,000 | £33,001 to £87,000 | £87,001 to £125,000 | £125,001 plus |
Premises licences
| Band | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New application | £100 | £190 | £315 | £450 | £635 |
To check your non-domestic rateable value of your premises please visit Find a business rates valuation.
Online applications can be submitted along with the relevant fee, if you wish to apply by post or via email payment can be made by cheque, postal order or you can request that payment be taken over the phone or by bank transfer.
By post or email
Download and complete the Premises License Application Form and DPS Consent Form (Optional) found in the downloads section
Return your application form to:
Licensing Services, City of Wolverhampton Council, Civic Centre, St Peters Square, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SH or email licensing@wolverhampton.gov.uk
How long will my application take?
We will acknowledge receipt of your application within 5 working days.
We will then process your application and tell you the outcome within 29 days, providing there are no representations.
If you do not supply the correct information, documents or fee, your application will be rejected.
If representations are received a statutory licensing sub-committee will be held withing 20 working days of the last date for consultation.