How to apply for a licence
Fees will be payable for applications and conditions may be attached
Applications must contain any information the council requires, as well as details about the applicant, including: name, address, marital status, age, and address of the premises.
Applicants must give public notice of their application by publishing an advertisement in a local newspaper.
Apply by post or in person
To apply for a licence, download and complete the application form below, and return it to us by post or in person at Portsmouth City Council Licensing, Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AL.
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- Sex establishment licence policy (PDF)
Apply online
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