APLH Premises Licences — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is a licensable activity requiring authorisation under the Licensing Act 2003?
- Providing live music between 8am and 11pm
- The retail sale of alcohol (Correct answer)
- Serving coffee during daytime hours
- Providing outdoor seating for customers
Correct answer: The retail sale of alcohol
The retail sale of alcohol is one of the four licensable activities defined under the Licensing Act 2003 and requires authorisation through a premises licence or other permission.
Question 2: How long is a premises licence valid once granted by the licensing authority?
- One year, subject to annual renewal
- Three years, with a review at each renewal
- Five years unless revoked earlier
- Indefinitely, unless surrendered, lapsed or revoked (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Indefinitely, unless surrendered, lapsed or revoked
A premises licence has no fixed expiry date and remains in force indefinitely unless it is surrendered by the holder, lapses, or is revoked by the licensing authority.
Question 3: Who is eligible to apply for a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003?
- Only individuals who already hold a personal licence
- Any person who carries on, or proposes to carry on, a business involving licensable activities (Correct answer)
- Only companies registered in England and Wales
- Only individuals aged 21 or over
Correct answer: Any person who carries on, or proposes to carry on, a business involving licensable activities
Any person who carries on or proposes to carry on a business involving licensable activities may apply for a premises licence, including individuals, partnerships, companies and other legal entities.
Question 4: To which authority must a premises licence application be submitted?
- The Home Office Licensing Unit
- The local licensing authority (Correct answer)
- The local police constabulary
- Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs
Correct answer: The local licensing authority
A premises licence application must be submitted to the local licensing authority, which is typically the district or borough council for the area in which the premises are located.
Question 5: Which of the following documents must accompany a premises licence application?
- A noise impact assessment
- A plan of the premises drawn to a prescribed scale (Correct answer)
- A fire risk assessment signed by a competent person
- A health and safety policy document
Correct answer: A plan of the premises drawn to a prescribed scale
A plan of the premises drawn to a prescribed scale must be included with the application so the licensing authority can understand the layout and extent of the premises to be licensed.
Question 6: For how long must a premises licence application be advertised to allow representations to be made?
- 14 days
- 21 days
- 28 days (Correct answer)
- 42 days
Correct answer: 28 days
A premises licence application must be advertised for 28 days, during which responsible authorities and any other person may make relevant representations to the licensing authority.
Question 7: When submitting a premises licence application, who must the applicant give notice to?
- Only the local police force
- Only the environmental health department
- All relevant responsible authorities (Correct answer)
- Only the fire and rescue service
Correct answer: All relevant responsible authorities
The applicant must give notice of the application to all relevant responsible authorities, which include the police, fire service, environmental health, trading standards, and other specified bodies.
Question 8: What is a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) under the Licensing Act 2003?
- A notice to temporarily close licensed premises for refurbishment
- A notice permitting licensable activities at unlicensed premises or beyond existing licence permissions (Correct answer)
- A notice informing the council of a permanent change in management
- A notice to extend existing premises licence hours for an entire week
Correct answer: A notice permitting licensable activities at unlicensed premises or beyond existing licence permissions
A Temporary Event Notice (TEN) is a notice that permits licensable activities at premises not otherwise licensed, or that allows activities beyond what the existing premises licence permits, for a limited period.
Question 9: What is the maximum number of people who may attend an event covered by a single Temporary Event Notice?
- 100
- 250
- 499 (Correct answer)
- 1,000
Correct answer: 499
A Temporary Event Notice can only be used for events attended by fewer than 500 people at any one time, meaning the maximum is 499 persons.
Question 10: What is the maximum duration that a single Temporary Event Notice can cover?
- 24 hours
- 72 hours
- 168 hours (7 days) (Correct answer)
- 336 hours (14 days)
Correct answer: 168 hours (7 days)
A single Temporary Event Notice can cover a continuous period of no more than 168 hours, which is equivalent to 7 days.
Question 11: How far in advance must a standard Temporary Event Notice be served on the licensing authority?
- 5 working days
- 7 working days
- 10 working days (Correct answer)
- 28 calendar days
Correct answer: 10 working days
A standard TEN must be served on the licensing authority, the police, and environmental health at least 10 working days before the event begins to allow time for objections.
Question 12: How many Temporary Event Notices may a personal licence holder serve in a single calendar year?
- 10
- 20
- 50 (Correct answer)
- Unlimited
Correct answer: 50
A personal licence holder may serve up to 50 Temporary Event Notices in any calendar year, reflecting the fact that they are vetted, known individuals.
Question 13: What is the maximum number of Temporary Event Notices that may be served in relation to a single set of premises in any calendar year?
Correct answer: 15
No more than 15 Temporary Event Notices may be served for any single set of premises in a calendar year, and the total period covered by TENs must not exceed 21 days in that year.
Question 14: What is a 'late TEN' under the Licensing Act 2003?
- A TEN submitted after the event has already begun
- A TEN served between 5 and 9 working days before the event (Correct answer)
- A TEN served more than 28 days before the event
- A TEN that allows activities to continue past midnight
Correct answer: A TEN served between 5 and 9 working days before the event
A late TEN is one served between 5 and 9 working days before the event; if the police or environmental health issue a counter notice, the event cannot proceed and there is no right of appeal.
