Licensing

You may need to apply to vary your licence if there are any conditions on the licence which restrict the movement of people between areas inside and outside the premises. Sometimes there are conditions limiting the terminal hour of usage of an outside area or indeed preventing the taking of drinks to the outside area beyond the stated terminal hour.

Equally, premises which have later licences may have restrictions upon the last entry or re-entry of customers. These sorts of conditions may restrict smokers popping outside for a cigarette during the later part of trading. If you have any queries contact your Council’s Licensing Section for advice.