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Sex establishment licences

How to make an application for a licence.

Sex establishments are required to be licensed with the Local Authority under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982.

A sex establishment means either:

  • a sex shop: a premises used for business which consists to a significant degree of selling sex articles
  • a sex cinema: any premises used to a significant degree to show films which are concerned primarily with, or relate to, or are intended to stimulate sexual activity
  • a sexual entertainment venue: a premises where a live display or performance of nudity takes place in front of a live audience for the financial gain of the organiser or the performer

Make an application

Read our policy, then complete the form:

Document
Sex establishment licensing policy (PDF, 318.86KB)
Document
Sex establishment licence application (PDF, 183.02KB)

An application will involve:

  • a notice advertising the application in the local press
  • a notice displayed outside the premises for a specific time period to give the public the opportunity to object to the application
  • copying the application to the Police
Fees and charges
ServiceFee
Initial application, transfer or variation£2,500
Renewal£2,500
Renewal where no objections or sub-committee hearing necessary£2,500 (less refund of £2,200)
Change of licence details£150

For further information, email envhealth@elmbridge.gov.uk.

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