Any premises specialising in the selling of sex toys, books or
videos is required to be licensed. This also applies to premises
where explicit films are shown to members of the public. You
can obtain information on current applications by
searching the
online public register
A detailed inspection of the premises will be carried out
by the Fire Safety Officer following which you will receive a
schedule of works which must be undertaken to meet the Council's
requirements. These works will be in addition to any required
under Building Control or Planning Legislation for
which appropriate approvals should be obtained.
A copy of the application will be sent to the Police in
fulfilment of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act
1982, Schedule 3, Paragraph 10 (14).
All applications will be considered by the Council's
Licensing Committee, a process which may take several
months.
For details of the cost and how to pay please see our fees and payments page.
If you wish to apply for a licence you can either: