Gambling premises licence

If you wish to run a gambling facility in Great Yarmouth, you must hold a gambling premises licence or permit from the Council. You can contact us for information or advice, and you might find our Gambling policy useful.

To be eligible you must be at least 18 years old and:

• Hold - or have applied for - an Operating Licence from the Gambling Commission (opens new window)
• Have official authorisation if you are applying on behalf of an organisation or company

Complete and send back a premises licence application form (PDF) [47KB] (opens new window)  together with a notice of application (single applicants) (PDF) [28KB] (opens new window)  or notice of application (more than one applicant) (PDF) [53KB] (opens new window)  along with a plan of the premises and the appropriate fee.

You must also:

• Serve the appropriate notice of application on all of the Responsible Authorities
• Arrange for a notice of publication (PDF) [77KB] (opens new window)  to be advertised in one of the local papers (Great Yarmouth Mercury or Great Yarmouth Advertiser) and send a copy of the published advert to us
• Display a completed notice of application at your premise

The process takes a minimum of four weeks - eight weeks if anyone objects to your application.

There is a 28-day consultation period once we receive your application, during which time objections can be submitted provided they are based on the licensing objectives. If objections are received, we refer your application to the Licensing Committee - it will decide whether we should issue your licence.

If there are no objections, we will issue your licence after the consultation period ends.

Yes, all Gambling Premises Licences we grant are subject to the mandatory and default conditions outlined in the Gambling Act (opens new window). Some conditions are capable of being removed or amended upon application to the Licensing Team.

No. Your licence runs indefinitely if:

• You pay the annual fee when it is due
• It hasn't been revoked

You must fill out an application form specifying the variation (PDF) [53KB] (opens new window) . You will also need to complete a Notice of Application (this differs depending if you are a single applicant (PDF) [17KB] (opens new window)  or if there is more than one person applying (PDF) [19KB] (opens new window) ) and pay the application fee. You will also need to advertise the application and give notice to the Responsible Authorities.   

We will investigate any complaints. The Gambling Commission may carry out inspections and get involved in more serious complaints.

If you breach the conditions of your licence, action can be taken which could result in revocation of the licence.

Details of applications for a new gambling premises licence, or to vary a gambling premises licence, received under the Gambling Act, are listed in the table below.

Applications are subject to a 28 day consultation period. If a representation is to be submitted, either supporting or objecting to an application, it is advisable (where possible) to email the representation to licensing@great-yarmouth.gov.uk, rather than sending by post.

The full application of any of those listed in the table below can be viewed by emailing the Licensing Team.

Licensing authorities are required by the Gambling Act 2005 to publish a statement of the principles they propose to apply when exercising their functions. This statement must be published at least every three years. The statement must also be reviewed from 'time to time' and any amended parts consulted upon again. The statement must then be republished. 

The Gambling policy for the Great Yarmouth borough was published on 17 December 2021 and will come into effect on 31 January 2022.

Review of Gambling policy

Under the Gambling Act 2005, licensing authorities are required to review their Statement of Principles (Gambling Policy) every three years.  As our current policy expires on 31 January 2025 we need to review it and this includes completing a public consultation on the new document.

The Policy must set out the principles which we propose to apply in exercising our licensing functions under the Act.  It has been updated to reflect changes in legislation, Gambling Commission guidance and local related matters.

Section 349(3) of the Act requires the Licensing Authority to consult on its Policy Statement with the police, those who represent the interests of gambling businesses in their area and those which represent interested persons likely to be affected.

The consultation period begins on 5 August 2024 and you are invited to comment on the draft Policy document until 4 October 2024. 

At the end of the consultation period, any comments will be considered and the policy amended as appropriate.  The final policy will be confirmed by Full Council on 12 December 2024 and take effect on 31 January 2025.

• Closed: draft revised Gambling Policy (5 August - 4 October 2024)

Anyone wishing to make comments will need to do so by 4 October 2024 and I would point out that any comments received will be published as part of the policy adoption process.

Licensing Authority

• Address: Great Yarmouth Borough Council, Town Hall, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2QF
• Telephone: 01493 846530
• Email: gambling@great-yarmouth.gov.uk

Police Authority

• Address: Norfolk Constabulary Licensing Team, Bethel Street Police Station, Bethel Street, Norwich, NR2 1NN
• Telephone: 01603 276024
• Email: licensingteam@norfolk.pnn.police.uk

Gambling Commission

• Address: 4th floor, Victoria Square House, Birmingham, B2 4BP
• Telephone: 01212 306576
• Email: info@gamblingcommission.gov.uk

Fire Authority

• Address: Divisional Commander, Fire Station, Friars Lane, Great Yarmouth NR30 2RP
• Telephone: 01493 843212
• Email: Gtyar@fire.norfolk.gov.uk

Planning Authority

• Address: Planning and Development, Town Hall, Great Yarmouth NR30 2QF
• Telephone: 01493 846430
• Email: planning@great-yarmouth.gov.uk

Environmental Health

• Address: Commercial Section, Town Hall, Great Yarmouth NR30 2QF
• Telephone: 01493 846478
• Email: health@great-yarmouth.gov.uk

HM Revenue and Customs

• NRU (Betting & Gaming), Portcullis House, 21 India Street, Glasgow G2 4PZ
• Telephone: 0141 555 3633
• Email: nrubetting&gaming@hmrc.gov.uk

Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership

• County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich NR1 2DH
• Telephone: 01603 223409