New premises licence
Premises licences
To carry out any of the following on your premises, you will need a premises licence:
- providing regulated entertainment (plays, films, indoor sporting events, boxing or wrestling events, live music, recorded music, dance performances, or anything similar)
- providing late night refreshment
- supplying alcohol
How to apply
Before applying, check the fees for premises licences.
If you are an individual aged over 18 or part of a business or partnership, you can apply online. You need to send us:
- a completed application form (including form of consent of licence holder, if applicable)
- the fee
- an operating schedule
- a plan of the premises
- if alcohol is being supplied, a signed consent form from the Designated Premises Supervisor
You will also need to advertise your application on and around the premises for at least 28 consecutive days and in a local newspaper within 10 days of your application.
Further details can be found in our guidance notes.
Please send your completed application to:
Central Bedfordshire Council
Licensing Team
Thorn Turn
Grendall Lane
Houghton Regis
LU5 6GJ
You also need to send a copy of your application to the Police Licensing Officer and to all of the responsible authorities listed in the application pack.
Applications can be accepted via email and can be sent to licensing@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
If you need to put tables and chairs on the pavement, outside your premises
Apply online for a tables and chairs licence
Application forms and information
Please note: These files may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If you need an accessible version, please email licensing@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
Premises licence guidance notes (PDF 35.8KB) 
Premises licence application pack (PDF 390.7KB)
Consent of individual to be specified as premises supervisor (PDF 9.4KB)
Notice of application template (PDF)
What happens next?
Once your application is received, you may receive a visit from a licensing officer.
If there are no objections within the 28 days consultation period, the licence will be granted as soon as possible, and no later than 28 days after the consultation period.
If representations are received from a responsible authority or any other person within the 28 day consultation period, a hearing will be arranged within the next 28 days.
Tacit consent
Tacit consent does not apply for this licence. You must not assume that your licence is granted if you have not heard from us. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period, please email the licensing team at licensing@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.