Entertainment Licence
| Licence summary |
If you wish to provide entertainment to members of the public you must obtain a licence form the Council. This consists of:
Outdoor Entertainment Click here for basic information on Entertainment Licensing and the process involved. |
| Eligibility Criteria | An licence may not be granted, renewed or transferred if the applicant has been convicted of an offence of either providing unlicensed entertainment, or providing entertainments otherwise than in accordance with the licence terms and conditions within 5 years preceding the date of the application. |
| Regulation Summary | The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) (NI) Order 1985 |
| Application Evaluation Process |
An application will be deemed 'made' when the appropriate form is completed and submitted, accompanied by the appropriate fee: Entertainment Licence Fees and, where necessary, plans of the premises to be licensed (see below). If you are applying for the first time, or the premises have not yet been built, or there have been renovations or alterations to a premises currently licensed, you must provide three accurate copies of the plans of building (drawn to scale where possible) when you apply.
Within three months of the receipt of all supporting documentation (or failure to provide such documentation) the council will determine the application. Before an application is considered 'completed' the following information MUST be supplied within 3 months of the provision of the application form and fee:
However, where the council considers it justified this three month determination period may be extended to 9 months. (This is most likely to happen when there have been objections lodged against the application, or in the case of a grant application where works must be carried out to the premises to meet technical requirements, or where, for renewal applications, remedial works have to be carried out by the applicant to ensure that the premises continue to meet technical requirements.) Where representations have been lodged as a result of the public notice placed in two local newspapers both the applicant and the persons making the representation will be given the opportunity to appear before the council. Neither applicant nor the persons making such representations are obliged to appear however all representations will be considered by the Council when determining whether or not the licence should be renewed. Applicants will be made aware of any objections lodged at the earliest practical opportunity. Applicants can also request to appear before the council to make a representation about the application, even if no other representations have been made. Applicants will be notified within 10 working days of any council decision in respect of the application. If a licence is issued it will be subject to certain terms, conditions and restrictions. |
| Will Tacit Consent Apply? |
Tacit consent will only apply where a renewal application is received before the date of expiry of the existing licence. This means that the licence is deemed to remain in force beyond the expiry date of the previous licence until such times as the application is withdrawn, renewed or refused in accordance with the time scales detailed above. Applications received after the date of expiry of an existing licence will be treated as an application for the Grant of a licence. Tacit consent does not apply to applications for the Grant or Provisional Grant of a licence. It is in the public interest that such applications are fully processed before a licence can be issued. The Police, Fire and Rescue Services and the public all have a legitimate interest in the outcome of such applications therefore Tacit Consent does not apply to minimise the risk of a licence being granted inadvertently, subsequently resulting in public disorder, removal of protection of the safety of the public and a cumulative adverse environmental impact on the vicinity of the premises. Therefore, if a licence has not been granted within the time scales set above you may not provide entertainment at the location in question until such times as the application is determined. If you have not heard from the Council within a reasonable period, please contact us. You can do this online here if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or telephone the Environmental Health Department on 028 8772 0366, or email environmental.health@dungannon.gov.uk. |
| Apply Online |
Apply for an Entertainment Licence |
| Forms to Download, print and post |
Entertainment Licence Application Pack and Guidance Notes Entertainment Licence Application Guidance Notes Only Information on enforcement and appeals |
| Contact Details |
Telephone: 028 8772 0366 Fax: 028 8770 0368 E-mail: environmental.health@dungannon.gov.uk Environmental Health Department |
| Failed Application Redress |
Please contact Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council in the first instance. Applicants will be notified within 10 working days of any council decision in respect of the application. Where an application is refused the applicant can appeal to the county court. This must be done within 21 days of the date the applicant has been notified of such a decision. Applicants can also appeal any term, condition or restriction imposed on them by the licence. Again, this should be done within 21 days of receiving notification of the term, condition or restriction to the county court.
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| Licence Holder Redress | Please contact Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council in the first instance. A licence holder may apply to vary a condition attached to a licence. Applications are made to the district council (see 'Apply online'). |
| Consumer Complaint | We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre. |
| Other Redress | Any complaints concerning entertainment, including complaints about breach of conditions of licence, noise etc should be made directly to the environmental health department on 028 8772 0366, or by emailing environmental.health@dungannon.gov.uk |
| Trade Associations and other useful links |
Contact the local Court office: mailto:dungannoncourthouse@courtsni.gov.uk Other Licences may be required for the provision of music to the public: |
