Sex establishment 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 in the documents section below, and return it to us by post or in person at Portsmouth City Council Licensing, Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AL.

Apply online

You can also apply online:

• apply for a sex shop or cinema licence – GOV.UK
• apply to vary or transfer a sex shop or cinema licence – GOV.UK