Gambling premises licences

Premises licence

Premises licences are issued by Amber Valley Borough Council for all premises within the borough and are required for the premises where the gambling will take place. Licences last indefinitely and annual fee will be payable.

Amber Valley Borough Council is responsible for issuing various permissions, permits and notices relating to the use of premises for gambling activities, including:

Premises licences for:

• Casinos
• Betting offices
• Sporting tracks, including horse racing and dog tracks
• Bingo clubs
• Adult gaming centres
• Family entertainment centres

It is strongly recommended that you read the our statement of gambling principles prior to making any application.

How to apply

1. Download a premises licence application form and a notice of application form from the application forms page.
2. Send the completed licence application, plan of the premises, and fee to the licensing section
3. Send the notice of application to all responsible authorities within seven days of making your application
4. Publish a prescribed notice of application in a local newspaper within 10 working days of making your application
5. Publish the same prescribed notice of application on the premises, where it can be read by the public from outside. The notice must stay for 28 days, starting on the day after the day the application is made

Applications for a Gambling Premises Licence must be submitted by post or email to:

Licensing Section
Amber Valley Borough Council
Town Hall
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 3BT

Telephone: 01773 570222
Email: licensing@ambervalley.gov.uk

Operating licence

Individuals or companies who intend to provide facilities for gambling require an operating licence. Operating licences are granted and regulated by the Gambling Commission. You must have the right to occupy the premises and a valid operating licence prior to making your application for a premises licence under the Gambling Act 2005.

Personal licence

A personal licence is required by the directors/managers (personal management licence) and by those performing operational functions (e.g. croupiers (personal function licence). The Gambling Commission grants personal licences.

A summary of the Gambling Act 2005 can be found at www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contents. 

Useful links

• The Gambling Commission

Contact the team directly on 01773 570222 or email licensing@ambervalley.gov.uk