If you already have a premises licence, you can apply to vary certain licence details.
Minor Variation or Full Variation
Premises may use the minor variation process to make small changes to their Licence if these changes have no adverse impact on the licensing objectives.
If the changes will impact the licensing objectives the full variation application should be completed.
Full Variation
How to apply
By post and in person
Download, print off and complete the forms in the download section.
Return your application form to the address below.
If the application is made by post or in person, you must also serve the application on all responsible authorities.
You must also place an advertisement at the premises and in a local newspaper, guidance can be found in the downloads section.
Fees
Remember to make your payment along with the application.
If applying by post or in person you can pay by cheque/postal order made payable to City of Wolverhampton Council, card or cash at the Civic Centre Licensing Department.
How long will my application take?
We will acknowledge receipt of your application within 5 working days.
We will then process your application and tell you the outcome within 28 days, providing there are no representations.
If you do not supply the correct information, documents or fee, your application will be rejected.
Minor variation
The minor variation application is designed to allow:
- minor changes to the structure or layout of the premises
- small adjustments to licensing hours
- the removal of out of date, irrelevant or unenforceable conditions or addition of volunteered conditions
- the addition of certain licensable activities
Exclusions
the following changes are excluded from the minor variation process and can only be changed with a full variation application.
- Variations to add the sale or supply of alcohol to the licence
- Extension of the licensing hours for the sale/supply of alcohol between the hours of 11pm and 7am and,
- Increasing the amount of time during which alcohol can be sold/supplied on the premises
Apply online
Application for a minor variation to a premises licence.
Apply by Post and in Person
Download, print off and complete the forms in the download section.
Return your application form to the address below.
If the application is made by post or in person, you must also serve the application on all responsible authorities.
Fees
Minor variation - £89.00
If applying by post or in person you can pay by cheque/postal order made payable to City of Wolverhampton Council, card or cash at the Civic Centre Licensing Department.
Contact us
Please complete our contact Licensing providing as much information as you can to enable us to respond as quickly as possible.
Or write to:
Licensing
City of Wolverhampton Council
Civic Centre
St Peters Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1SH