Transferring a Premises Licence
You can make changes to an existing Premises Licence. You can transfer the licence to a new owner or change the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS).
Transferring a Premises Licence
If you've purchased a business that already has a licence, you must apply to transfer that licence to yourself or your company in order to benefit from that licence.
You may also need to nominate a new Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) if the licence permits the sale of alcohol.
Who can apply to transfer a Premises Licence?
The new owner must complete the application form to transfer the licence.
However, the existing licence holder must complete a consent form for you to include in your application.
How do I apply to transfer a premises licence?
To apply to transfer a Premises Licence:
- Complete the Premises Licence transfer application form below.
- You'll also need the following along with your completed application form:
- A completed consent to transfer form completed by the original licence holder or an explanation included on the application form as to why consent can't be provided.
- The original Premises Licence or explanation as to why the original licence can't be returned.
- Proof of your right to work. What you can use as proof is detailed on the transfer application form.
- The transfer fee of £23.00, which should be included as a cheque to us. Or you can pay by credit or debit over the phone or in person using the details on this page
- Send your completed form and accompanying documents to:
- Us (Rochdale Borough Council) using the details on this page.
- GM Police at rochdale.partnershipteam@gmp.police.uk or Divisional HQ, The Holme, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AG.
- Home Office Immigration by email only if the licence being transferred allows the sale of alcohol or late night refreshments. alcohol@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
- The police, and if applicable the Home Office Immigration team, have 14 days from receiving your application to comment or object to your application to transfer the licence.
- If we don't receive any objections, your licence will be transferred with immediate effect unless you requested a specific transfer date on your application.
- If we do receive an objection, we'll notify you of the comments and arrange a hearing to consider the objections.