Unlicensed family entertainment centre gaming machine permit

This permit allows unlicensed family entertainment centres to offer category D gaming machines.

Do I need a licence?

If you run a family entertainment centre (FEC) such as an arcade and you want to place coin pushers or similar gaming machines, you need to apply for an unlicensed family entertainment centre gaming machine permit.

Once granted, it entitles the permit holder to provide an unlimited number of category D gaming machines available for use on the premises for which the permit relates.
An operating licence or personal licence from the Gambling Commission is not required.

What do I need to apply?

  1. If you run a family entertainment centre (FEC) such as an arcade and you want to place coin pushers or similar gaming machines, you need to apply for an unlicensed family entertainment centre gaming machine permit.

  2. Once granted, it entitles the permit holder to provide an unlimited number of category D gaming machines available for use on the premises for which the permit relates.
    An operating licence or personal licence from the Gambling Commission is not required.

How do I apply?

The completed application form and all of the accompanying documents should be sent to the licensing@doncaster.gov.uk or by post to:

Licensing Department,
Doncaster Council,
Civic Office, 
Waterdale,
Doncaster,
DN1 3BU

Following receipt of a completed application, we will contact you with payment methods.

How much does it cost?

 

Occasion on which fee may be payable

Fee

Grant

£300

Renewal

£300

Existing Operator Grant

£100

Change of Name

£25

Copy of Permit

£15

 

How long does the process take?

We aim to issue within 28 days following receipt of a completed application.

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Additional Information

Copy of permit

If a permit is issued a copy must be kept on the premises and should be available for inspection at all times.  It is an offence not to produce it when requested to do so by the police, an enforcement officer, or an authorised local authority officer.

How long does the licence last?

An unlicensed family entertainment centre gaming machine permit lasts for 10 years.

Renewal Process

An application for a permit renewal should be made no later than the two months before the permit is due to expire.

The renewal procedure is almost identical to the grant procedure except that the original permit needs to be returned together with the renewal forms and fees.

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Last updated: 09 May 2024 09:01:50

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