Temporary use notice (gambling)
A temporary use notice allows the use of premises for gambling where there is no premises licence but where a gambling operator wishes to use the premises temporarily for providing facilities for gambling.
Do I need a licence?
Premises that might be suitable for a temporary use notice (TUN) would include hotels, conference centres, and sporting venues.
A TUN may only be granted to a person or company holding a relevant operating licence issued by the Gambling Commission.
Regulations (SI 3157/2007) state that the only activities permitted under a TUN are the provision of facilities for any form of equal chance gaming where those participating in the gaming are taking part in a competition which is intended to produce a single, overall winner (this does not include providing such facilities in circumstances where any person participating in the gaming does so by means of a gaming machine).
What do I need to apply?
Checklist
- Complete the application form
- Pay the fee
How do I apply?
Apply online under 'apply now'
A copy must also be served within 7 days of notice given to the responsible authorities (please see additional information)
How much does it cost?
| Occasion on which fee may be payable | Fee |
| Grant | £100.00 |
| Copy of Notice | £10.50 |
How long does the process take?
The licensing authority and the above responsible authorities are permitted to make objections in relation to a TUN. Objections must be made within 14 days of the date of the notice. A hearing will then be held to determine the notice.
If no objections are received, the event can proceed as applied for. A copy of the notice must then be displayed on the premises for the duration of the event.
The same set of premises may not be the subject of a TUN for more than 21 days in any 12-month period, but may be the subject of several notices provided that the total does not exceed 21 days.
Should this period be exceeded a counter-notice will be issued by the Local Authority that has the effect of stopping the TUN coming into effect; failure to comply with the counter-notice will be an offence.
Apply now
Additional Information
Notice
The notice must be copied, within seven days of the date of the notice, to the following responsible authorities:
Gambling Commission
Victoria Square House
Victoria Square
Birmingham
B2 4BP
Fax: 0121 230 6720
Email: info@gamblingcommission.gov.uk
Telephone: 0121 230 6666
South Yorkshire Police
Sheffield Licensing Team
60 Attercliffe Common
Sheffield
S9 2AD
Tel: 0114 252 3948 / 0114 252 3617
Fax: 0114 252 3688
Email: don_licensing@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
H M Revenue & Customs
National Registration Unit (Betting & Gaming)
Portcullis House
21 India Street
Glasgow
G2 4PZ
Tel: 0141 555 3633
Email: nru.betting&gaming@hrrc.gsi.gov.uk
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