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Late Hours Catering Licence

Who can apply?

A Late Hours Catering Licence is merely an extension to normal working hours and is required if you intend to trade during the hours after 11.00pm or before 5.00am.

How to Apply

You can download a Late Hours Catering Application Pack and guidance notes (Word 101kb)

Alternatively, an application pack can be obtained using the contact details on the right of this page.

Completed application forms should also be sent to the contact details at the right of this page. The application form should be accompanied by the non refundable fee.

What happens next?

On receipt of the completed documents, the application will be circulated to all consultees listed on the front of the form and some of the consultees will carry out an inspection of the premises (if applicable). It will also be advertised on the Council's website to allow for members of the public to lodge any objections or representations to the issue of the licence.

If there are no objections, the licence will be issued for a period of 3 years from the date of issue.

What if I don't hear from North Ayrshire Council's Licensing Office within the specified time period?

It is in the public interest that North Ayrshire Council must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the Licensing Office within a reasonable period, please contact us. You can do this using the contact details to the right of this page.

Please note that the application process may take up to 8 weeks.

Fees

For 2010/2011 the fee for Late Hours Catering Licence is £160. The fee is subject to annual review

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The fee is not returnable if you decide to withdraw the application or if the licence is refused.