Gambling and lotteries

Transferring a gambling premises licence

If you are acquiring a licensed gambling premises in Hounslow, you must apply to transfer the existing premises licence and notify the appropriate authorities.

Application requirements

To successfully transfer a licence, your application must include:

  • The existing premises licence
  • Written consent for the transfer from the current licence-holder
  • The applicable application fee of £1,200

How to apply

Complete the application form

Obtain the application form to transfer a premises licence under the Gambling Act 2005. (Please contact the licensing team for access to this form).

Submit your application

  • Email submission: Send the completed application and documents to the Licensing team via email.
  • Payment: Arrange the £1200 fee payment by calling 020 8583 4711 for credit or debit card transactions.

Notify relevant authorities

Upon applying, you must notify relevant authorities with a copy of your application within seven days. The type of notice form depends on your applicant status:

Contact Details for Submissions and Enquiries

Licensing team contact:

  • Email: licensing@hounslow.gov.uk
  • Address: Licensing, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW3 3EB
  • Phone: 020 8583 4711

Make sure to send a copy of your application to each authority as listed in the 'list of responsible authorities' to ensure compliance with notification requirements. This ensures a smooth transition of ownership for your licensed premises in Hounslow.

Varying a gambling premises licence

If you need to modify any aspect of your existing gambling premises licence, including adding, amending, or removing authorised activities, follow these steps to apply for a variation.

When to apply for a variation

A variation is necessary if you intend to:

  • Add, amend, or remove an authorised activity
  • Amend a detail on the licence
  • Exclude a default condition
  • Add, amend, or remove a condition imposed or excluded by the licensing authority

This process applies to licences for casinos, bingo, betting, adult gaming centres, and family entertainment centres.

Fees

  • Adult Gaming Centre: £1,000
  • Betting Non-track (Bookmaker): £1,500
  • Betting Track: £1,250
  • Bingo Premises: £1,750
  • Family Entertainment Centre: £1,000

For any other fees and charges, please email licensing@hounslow.gov.uk

Application process

Access the application to vary a premises licence under the Gambling Act 2005

Submit your application

  • Email submission: Send the completed application to the Licensing team via email.
  • Payment: Pay the £1500 fee by credit or debit card by calling 020 8583 4711.

Give notice to authorities

Upon application, you must notify relevant authorities with a copy of your application within seven days. Choose the appropriate form based on your applicant status:

  • Individual applicants: Download Form A for notice of variation application.
  • Company/group applicants: Download Form B for notice of variation application.

Contact Details for Submissions and Enquiries

Licensing team contact

  • Email: licensing@hounslow.gov.uk
  • Address: Licensing, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW3 3EB
  • Phone: 020 8583 4711

Ensure all notices are sent to each authority listed in the 'list of responsible authorities' to comply with notification requirements and facilitate a smooth variation process for your licensed premises in Hounslow.

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