Gambling licence
Gambling licence
Here you will find out about licensing information regarding gambling and gaming.
Gambling licence applications
This page provides information on gambling and gaming licences, and how to apply.
- Small lottery application form
- Application for club gaming permit or club machine permit
- Application for the grant or change of name of unlicensed family entertainment centre gaming machine permit (FECGM)
- Notify of/apply for gaming machines permit
- Occasional use notice (OUN)
Gambling Act 2005
Click here to view the Northumberland County Council statement of principles (Gambling Act 2005).
Permits & application forms
- Small Lottery Application Form
- Lottery Return Form
- Application for club gaming permit or club machine permit
- Application for the grant or change of name of unlicensed family entertainment centre gaming machine permit (FECGM)
- Notification 2 Machines
- Occasional use notice (OUN)
- Responsible Authorities
Application & annual fees
| Premises type | Application fee | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|
| Regional casino | £15,000 | £15,000 |
| New large casino | £10,000 | £10,000 |
| New small casino | £8,000 | £5,000 |
| Bingo club | £3,500 | £1,000 |
| Adult gaming centres | £2,000 | £1,000 |
| Tracks (on-course betting) | £2,500 | £1,000 |
| Family entertainment centres | £2,000 | £750 |
Family entertainment centres gaming machine and prize gaming permits
| Application fee - new operator | Application fee - existing operator | Annual renewal fee | Fee for change of name | Fee for copy of permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £300 | £100 | £300 | £25 | £15 |
Miscellaneous application fees
Fees schedule licences
Here you will find information on licensing fees.
Gambling Policy Consultation
Comment on the Statement of Principles Policy.
Following the Licensing Committee on 26 October 2022 with regards to the review consultation on the Statement of Principles policy, we are now seeking views/comments from all consultees.
There are no proposed changes or amendments to be made to our current policy, as no key changes or issues have been identified, however you are invited to make any comments as you feel necessary for consideration of the Licensing Committee.
The Council seeks the views of any person or body likely to be affected by or has an interest in these matters and is seeking comments to the policy from 1 November 2022 to the 23 January 2023.
Click here to view the Statement of Principles
Should you wish to comment on the policy, please forward your comments by email to licensing01@northumberland.gov.uk or in writing to Licensing Manager, Housing and Public Protection Service, Stakeford Depot, East View, Stakeford, Northumberland, NE62 5TR no later than 12 noon on 23 January 2022.
Should you wish to discuss any of these matters, please contact Lyndsey Alderson at lyndsey.alderson@northumberland.gov.uk or Heather Gebbie at heather.gebbie@northumberland.gov.uk.
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