- Licence type
- Indoor sports licence
- Who should apply?
- Anyone who lets the public in to see sports entertainment
- Definitions and more
- You need a licence to use premises as a place of public sports entertainment
- Cost
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please note that a 20% surcharge is payable for all temporary licence applications submitted within 28 days of the date the licence is due to start - Additional costs
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an additional 20% 'late fee' charge is payable for any temporary licence application received within 28 days of the date the licence is due to start.
- What you need to supply
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Application form
A detailed plan of the premisesPlease note we do not accept paper application forms, postal application forms, BACs, cash or cheque payments. We only accept electronic licence application forms and payments submitted using our
Please also note: when lodging a new or renewal licence application, you must also provide a satisfactory electrical installation condition report, covering the licensed venue, as detailed in BS: 7671:2008+A3:2015 Requirements for Electrical Installations (Appendix 6).
Any application submitted without this required documentation cannot be processed.
- Additional information
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You cannot apply to renew a licence after it has expired. An application for licence renewal must be made before the expiry of the current licence. Any application made up to 28 days later will be a ‘late application.’
if a late application is received, the original licence will expire on the date marked on the licence. However, if the Council decides that ‘Good Cause’ has been shown for the late submission of the application, the previous licence will remain in effect while the renewal is being processed. You can download our Policy on late applications for further information
Please ensure you read the guidance notes in the application pack before submitting your application.
Please also note that all licence application fees are non refundable, you can download our refunds policy if you require further information. Any requests for a refund due to exceptional circumstances should be made in writing to the Licensing Manager, 249 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ or by email to: licensing@edinburgh.gov.uk - Application pack
- Standard conditions