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You will not be able to make any payments online or by phone on Wednesday 13 August, 9.30am to 3.30pm, while we carry out some important work on our payment system.

This means you won't be able to pay for things like parking permits, parking tickets (PCNs), council tax and rent through our website, automated payment line (020 7527 8000) or customer services number (020 7527 2000).

We are very sorry if this affects you. If you must make a payment, please try to do it on another day if you can or after 3.30pm on Wednesday 13 August.

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Provisional licensing statement

Find out if your business is likely to obtain a premises licence before committing to the cost of developing a site.

  1. Overview
  2. After you apply
  1. Apply

Apply online

Anyone aged 18 or over and who has an interest in the premises can apply for this licence. The application fee is £315.

You need to provide a plan of the premises. The plan must comply with legal regulations, please refer to the Premises plan requirements for more information. 

You also need to provide a schedule of works. This must include:

  • a statement made by or on behalf of the applicant
  • any particulars of the premises
  • plans of the work being done or about to be done to the premises  
  • any other information as may be required. 

You must serve copies of the completed application on all the responsible authorities. We will do this on your behalf if you make your application online.

Apply online

You can apply online via the GOV.UK website.

Apply online