Gambling Act 2005 Fees and Charges
Premises licences
Applicants can apply for one of the following options:
- Fast Track application – made by an existing holder of a licence who accepts the default conditions that will be attached to the converted licence.
- Non Fast Track application – made by an existing holder of a licence who seeks to vary the default conditions that would otherwise be attached to the converted licence.
The first Annual Fee is payable 30 days after the effective date of the Premises Licence and subsequent Annual Fees are payable before each anniversary of the date on which the licence is issued. Please note that the Licence will lapse should the fee not be paid within the required time period.
| Premises | Fast Track | Non Fast Track |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Casinos | £300 | £2,000 |
| Bingo Premises | £300 | £1,750 |
| Betting Premises | £300 | £1,500 |
| Track Betting | £300 | £1,250 |
| Family Entertainment Centres | £300 | £1,000 |
| Adult Gaming Centres | £300 | £1,000 |
Permits
| Permit | Transitional Fee | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Family Entertainment Centre Gaming Machine Permit |
£100 | 10 Years |
| Notification for Licensed Premises (Up To Two Machines) |
£50 | Indefinitely |
| Licensed Premises Gaming Machine (For More Than Two Machines) |
£100 £150 if no Exisitng Licence |
Indefinitely |
| Prize Gaming | £100 | 10 Years |
Clubs holding a Club Premises Certificate under the Licensing Act 2003 may make a Fast Track application for a Club Gaming Permit or a Club Gaming Machine Permit. Clubs not holding a Club Premises Certificate must make a Non Fast Track application.
| Permit | Fast Track | Non Fast Track |
|---|---|---|
| Club Gaming | £100 | £200 |
| Club Gaming Machine | £100 | £200 |
Premises licence fees
The first Annual Fee is payable 30 days after the effective date of the Premises Licence and subsequent Annual Fees are payable before each anniversary of the date on which the licence is issued.
Please note that the Licence will lapse should the fee not be paid within the required time period.
Bingo clubs
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| New Application | £3,500 |
| Variation Application | £1,750 |
| Transfer Application | £1,200 |
| Re-instatement Application | £1,200 |
| Provisional Statement | £3,500 |
| Conversion of Provisional Statement to Premises Licence |
£1,200 |
| Annual Fee | £1,000 |
Betting premises
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| New Application | £3,000 |
| Variation Application | £1,500 |
| Transfer Application | £1,200 |
| Re-instatement Application | £1,200 |
| Provisional Statement | £3,000 |
| Conversion of Provisional Statement to Premises Licence |
£1,200 |
| Annual Fee | £600 |
Tracks tetting
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| New Application | £2,500 |
| Variation Application | £1,250 |
| Transfer Application | £950 |
| Re-instatement Application | £950 |
| Provisional Statement | £2,500 |
| Conversion of Provisional Statement to Premises Licence |
£950 |
| Annual Fee | £1,000 |
Family entertainment centres
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| New Application | £2,000 |
| Variation Application | £1,000 |
| Transfer Application | £950 |
| Re-instatement Application | £950 |
| Provisional Statement | £2,000 |
| Conversion of Provisional Statement to Premises Licence |
£950 |
| Annual Fee | £750 |
Adult gaming centres
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| New Application | £2,000 |
| Variation Application | £1,000 |
| Transfer Application | £1,200 |
| Re-instatement Application | £1,200 |
| Provisional Statement | £2,000 |
| Conversion of Provisional Statement to Premises Licence |
£1,200 |
| Annual Fee | £1,000 |
Existing casinos
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Variation Application | £2,000 |
| Transfer Application | £1,350 |
| Re-instatement Application | £1,350 |
| Annual Fee | £3,000 |
Permits
Family entertainment centre gaming machine permit
10 Year Duration
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| New Application | £300 |
| Renewal Application | £300 |
| Change of Name | £25 |
| Copy of Permit | £15 |
Small society lottery registration
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| New Application | £40 |
| Annual Fee | £20 |
Club gaming permit
10 Year Duration
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| New Application | £200 |
| Renewal Application | £200 |
| Variation Application | £100 |
| Annual Fee | £50 |
| Copy of Permit | £15 |
Club gaming machine permit
10 Year Duration
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| New Application | £200 |
| Renewal Application | £200 |
| Variation Application | £100 |
| Annual Fee | £50 |
| Copy of Permit | £15 |
Licensed premises notification (up to 2 machines)
Indefinite Duration
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| New Application | £50 |
Licensed premises gaming machine (over 2 machines)
Indefinite Duration
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| New Application | £150 |
| Variation Application | £100 |
| Annual Fee | £50 |
| Transfer Application | £25 |
| Change of Name | £25 |
| Copy of Permit | £15 |
Prize gaming permits
10 Year Duration
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| New Application | £300 |
| Renewal Application | £300 |
| Change of Name | £25 |
| Copy of Permit | £15 |
Other gambling act fees
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Copy of any Licence | £25 |
| Notification of any Change on any Licence | £50 |
All fees are made payable to Cheshire West and Chester
Council
Applications and enquiries should be made to your local Licensing Team.