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Adult establishments
We control all sex establishments operating in the borough. A sex establishment is defined as a sex shop, a sex cinema or a sexual entertainment venue. If you want to operate a sex shop, sex cinema or sexual entertainment venue in our area you need a licence from us to do so.
In order to promote transparency and consistency in the way that we carry out our licensing functions in relation to sex establishments, we have adopted a sex establishment licensing policy. This policy took effect on 30 March 2011.
Applications
If you want to apply for a licence to keep a sex establishment, an application form can be downloaded below. Your applications will have to be advertised by displaying a public notice.
The current fees we charge to apply for a sex establishment licence are £2727 (new application) and £1964 (renewal).
- Notice of application of a sex establishment licence (doc, 28 KB)
- Licensing fees and charges, 2023 (doc, 21 KB)
- Sex establishment licence application form (doc, 157 KB)
- Sex Establishment licensing policy (doc, 404 KB)
Will tacit consent apply?
No. It is in the public interest that we must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period, please get in touch