Sex establishment licence
Apply for a sex establishment licence
There are three types of sex establishment that require a licence:
- sex shop
- sex cinema
- sexual entertainment venue
How to apply
- Complete a sex establishment licence form
This form should be used for the folowing:
- new sex establishment licence
- variation to a sex establishment licence
- transfer of a sex establishment licence
Fees
- £2,210 for a new licence or variation of a licence
- £550 for transfer of a licence
Eligibility, penalties and regulation summary
- if granted, a licence will be valid for one year
View details of the sex estabishment regulations and penalties for this licence.
Applicants must also:
- be at least 18 years old
- not be disqualified from holding a licence
- have been resident in the UK at least six months immediately before the application or, if a body corporate, must be incorporated in the UK
- not have been refused the grant or renewal of a licence for the premises in question within the last 12 months unless the refusal has been reversed on appeal
Application evaluation process
- usual period to process applications is 60 days
- decision period will not begin until all required information has been received by the council and the fee paid
Will tacit consent apply?
- tacit consent will not apply
This means that approval can only be obtained following the decision, regardless of the time taken.
If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period contact us at: licensing@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk.
Last updated Wednesday, 2nd August 2023
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