All fees are based on a maximum fee set by central government.
Medway Council is therefore able to charge an amount up to the maximum fee set by central government. The relevant fee is non-refundable. The fee is not for holding a licence but for the work needed to process the application, even if this results in a refusal.
Download forms from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport website or by contact the Licensing Unit.
Fees are represented in the tables below by the type of Premises Licence you are applying for. Please make sure that you have already obtained or applied for your operators licence from the Gambling Commission before making a submission to the council.
Variation
If you are an existing licence holder and wish to amend your application, please apply for a variation.
| Type of premises licence | Central government maximum fee (£) | Medway Council fee (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Betting (track) |
1,250 |
1,045 |
| Betting (other) |
1,500 |
1,319 |
| Family entertainment centre |
1,000 |
992 |
| Adult gaming centre |
1,000 |
992 |
| Bingo |
1,750 |
1,662 |
New application
If you are applying for a new premises, please apply for a non-conversion application (new premises).
| Type of premises licence | Central government maximum fee (£) | Medway Council fee (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Betting (track) |
2,500 |
1,930 |
| Betting (other) |
3,000 |
2,734 |
| Family entertainment centre |
2,000 |
1,662 |
| Adult gaming centre |
2,000 |
1,662 |
| Bingo |
3,500 |
3,269 |
Provisional statement
If you are currently considering or in the process of building premises and want to apply for a licence, you will need to apply for a provisional statement.
| Type of Premises Licence | Central government maximum fee (£) | Medway Council fee (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Betting (track) |
950 |
950 |
| Betting (other) |
1,200 |
1,200 |
| Family entertainment centre |
950 |
950 |
| Adult gaming centre |
1,200 |
992 |
| Bingo |
1,200 |
992 |
Transfer or reinstatement of a licence
| Type of premises licence | Central government maximum fee (£) | Medway Council fee (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Betting (track) |
950 |
950 |
| Betting (other) |
1,200 |
992 |
| Family entertainment centre |
950 |
628 |
| Adult gaming centre |
1,200 |
933 |
| Bingo |
1,200 |
933 |
Annual fee
The first annual fee for the licence must be paid within 30 days of the initial grant date of the licence. Future annual fees will be payable on the anniversary of the licence coming into force (the effective date).
For first annual and annual fees for premises licences that are subject to a seasonal condition, the council may determine a lesser annual fee. This will only apply when a seasonal condition relates to activities specified in the licence for part of a year only.
| Type of premises licence | Central government maximum fee (£) | Medway Council fee (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Betting (track) |
1,000 |
1,000 |
| Betting (other) |
600 |
483 |
| Family entertainment centre |
750 |
628 |
| Adult gaming centre |
1,000 |
992 |
| Bingo |
1,000 |
992 |
Copy of a licence
The fee to accompany a copy of a licence application under section 190(1) of the Act is £25.
Change of circumstance fee
The fee to accompany a change of circumstance application under section 186(3)(a) of the Act is £50.
More information
For more information contact the Licensing Team by emailing licensing@gravesham.gov.uk.
Write to: Licensing Unit, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR