Premises Licence Plans

There is no requirement to obtain a professionally prepared floor-plan for your premises licence application. We would, however, strongly advise against using a hand-drawn plan unless it meets all current architectural standards.

The Government specifies what your plan should show:

• The boundary of the building with any external or internal walls; entrances and exits to the building;
• Escape routes from the building;
• Locations of different licensable activities in the building (if relevant); where alcohol will be consumed in the premises;
• Fixed or temporary structures which may block entrances or exits to the building;
• The location and height of any stages in the premises; any steps, stairs, elevators or lifts in the premises;
• The location of any public toilets in the building;
• The location of any kitchen in the building;
• Fire safety equipment or any other safety equipment such as:

• Location of fire alarm; type of sounder e.g. siren or bell
• Whether it is a heat or smoke detector
• Location of emergency lighting
• Location of illuminated exit signs
• Location of fire extinguishers and ID type
• Position of any fire doors
• Location of fire blanket