Apply for a Late Hours Catering Licence
The Council is responsible for the processing of all licence applications including Late Hours Catering.
To offer meals or refreshment for consumption between 23.00 and 05.00, on or off the business premises, you need a licence from the local authority.
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If the application is for providing catering that will be mainly or wholly on the premises you must display a public notice detailing your application, in a public place at or near the premises for 21 days from the date the application is submitted. The notice must contain details relating to the application, detail where objections and representations can be made and how the objections and representations can be made.
If you are required to display a notice you must supply the licensing authority with a certificate confirming that you have complied with the requirement.
A licence fee is payable:
- £500 for 3 years
- £100 for 6 weeks
Applications must be made in writing (including by electronic means) and signed by you or your agent (including by electronic means). The licensing authority will send a copy of the application to the local Chief Constable and other relevant consultees. The licensing authority will give notice to the public in local newspapers of every application.
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the licensing authority by the end of a period of 120 days permitted for final determination of the application.
There are two ways of applying:
- download the attached application form to be completed
- apply online - Application for a Late Hours Catering Licence
Failed application redress
If you wish to appeal against a decision you may do so to the local Sheriff within 28 days of the decision. The Sheriff can only uphold an appeal if they consider that the licensing authority:
- erred in law
- used incorrect material fact when making their decision
- acted contrary to natural justice
- didn't exercise their discretion in a reasonable manner
Appeals against a Sheriff's decision can be made to the Court of Session within 28 days of the decision.
Licence holder redress
If you wish to appeal against a decision you may do so to the local Sheriff within 28 days of the decision. The Sheriff can only uphold an appeal if they consider that the licensing authority:
- erred in law
- used incorrect material fact when making their decision
- acted contrary to natural justice
- didn't exercise their discretion in a reasonable manner
Appeals against a Sheriff's decision can be made to the Court of Session within 28 days of the decision.
Licence summary
To offer meals or refreshment between 23.00 and 05.00, on or off the business premise, you need a licence from East Dunbartonshire Council, Licensing Team. Prior to full approval of your application you must post notice of your intent at your premises for 21 consecutive days. A Site Notice can be downloaded from the East Dunbartonshire Council website or by contacting the Licensing Team at civic.licensing@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Fee
No fee is payable for this service.
Will tacit consent apply?
No.
Apply for a Certificate of Compliance
There are two ways of applying:
- download the attached application form to be completed
- apply online - Application for a Certificate of Compliance
To change your current licence to offer meals or refreshment for consumption between 23.00 and 05.00, on or off the business premise, you need to reapply for a licence from East Dunbartonshire Council, Licensing Team.
Fee
The fee to change a late hours catering licence is £100
Will tacit consent apply?
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the licensing authority by the end of a period of 130 days permitted for final determination of the application.
Apply to change a Late Hours Catering Licence
There are two ways of applying:
- download the attached application form to be completed
- apply online - Application to change (reapply) for a Late Hours Catering Licence
If you wish to appeal against a decision to grant a licence and you are a valid objector, you may do so to the local Sheriff within 28 days of the decision. The Sheriff can only uphold an appeal if they consider that the licensing authority:
- erred in law
- used incorrect material fact when making their decision
- acted contrary to natural justice
- didn't exercise their discretion in a reasonable manner
Appeals against a Sheriff's decision can be made to the Court of Session within 28 days of the decision.