Premises Licence Guidance Notes

Plan of premises

You must enclose a set of plans of the premises set out in accordance with the regulations as follows:

Plan requirements

The information contained in the plan must be clear and legible in all material respects.

Please note:

Failure to comply with the requirements as specified will render the application incomplete and will result in the whole application being rejected and returned to you. The plans may include a legend through which the matters mentioned or referred to in “a – k” are sufficiently illustrated by use of the symbol on the plan.

The plan shall show:

  1. The extent of the boundary of the building if relevant and any external and internal walls of the building and if different, the perimeter of the building.
  2. The location points of access and egress from the premises.
  3. If different from b), the locations of escape routes from the premises.
  4. In a case where the premises are to be used for more than one licensable activity, the area within the premises used for each activity.
  5. In a case where the premises are to be used for more than one licensable activity, the area within the premises used for each activity.
  6. Fixed structures (including furniture) or similar objects temporarily in a fixed location (but not furniture), which may impact on the ability of individuals on the premises to use exits or escape routes without impediment.
  7. In a case where a premises includes a stage or raised area, the location and height of each stage or area relative to the floor.
  8. In a case where the premises includes any steps, stairs, elevators or lifts, the location of the steps, stairs, elevators, or lifts.
  9. In a case where the premises include any room or rooms containing public conveniences, the location of the room or rooms.
  10. The location and type of any fire safety equipment including, if applicable, marine safety equipment
  11. The location of the kitchen, if any, on the premises.