Gambling and gaming machines

Last Updated: 21 November 2023

The Gambling Act 2005 covers three categories of licence:

• operating licences
• personal licences
• premises licences

Gambling Commission licence and regulate operating and personal licences.

We process the premises licence applications.

Notice of intention - Statement of Gambling Policy

South Lakeland District Council - Notice of intention to publish Statement of Gambling Policy - Regulation 6(1)(b) Gambling Act 2005 (Licensing Authority Policy Statement) (England and Wales) Regulations 2006. Notice is hereby given that on 8th February 2022, South Lakeland District Council will publish its Statement of Gambling Policy under section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005, which sets out the principles South Lakeland Council proposes to apply in exercising its functions as the licensing authority. The policy can be inspected at South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DQ. The policy will come into effect at midnight Wednesday 9 March 2022. Any comments or observations need to be received in writing to the above address or via email to licensing@southlakeland.gov.uk by 23:59 hrs on Tuesday 8 March 2022.

Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy 2022-2025: Licensing Act 2005 (PDF 930KB / 70 pages)

How to apply for a licence

To apply fill in one of the premises licences, permits and registering application forms listed below. A personal licence must be held by the person who manages the premises.

You should return your form and any other relevant document plus your fee to the licensing group (all fees are outlined at the bottom of this page).

Premises licences

• application for a premises licence under the Gambling Act 2005 (PDF 39KB / 1 page)
• application for a premises licence under the Gambling Act 2005 (Vessel) (PDF 42KB / 1 page)
• application for a provisional statement under the Gambling Act 2005 (PDF 39KB / 1 page)
• application for a provisional statement under the Gambling Act 2006 (Vessel) (PDF 37KB / 1 page)
• application to transfer premises licence under the Gambling Act 2005 (PDF 36KB / 4 pages)
• application to vary premises licence under the Gambling Act 2005 (PDF 37KB / 2 pages)
• application for a premises licence under the Gambling Act 2005 (Transitional conversion application) (PDF 38KB / 1 page)
• application for a premises licence under the Gambling Act 2005 (Transitional conversion application) (Vessel) (PDF 39KB / 1 page)
• application for the reinstatement of a premises licence under the Gambling Act 2005 (PDF 35KB / 4 pages)
• application for a Temporary Use Notice (PDF 226KB / 5 pages)
• notice of application for a premises licence (Form A) (PDF 20KB / 1 page)
• notice of application for a premises licence (Form B) (PDF 22KB / 1 page)
• notice of application for a provisional statement (Form A) (PDF 20KB / 1 page)
• notice of application for a provisional statement (Form B) (PDF 22KB / 1 page)
• responsible authorities Gambling Act 2005

Gaming machines

• application for grant/change of name of unlicensed family entertainment centre gaming machine permit (PDF 76.8KB / 5 pages)
• notification of two or less gaming machines or gaming machine permit (more than two machines) for new/variation transfer (for use by premises licensed to supply alcohol for consumption on the premises) (PDF 22KB / 1 page)
• club gaming/club machine permit application form (DOC 77KB / 6 pages)

Occasional use notice (track betting)

• occasional use notice (DOC 263KB / 5 pages)

Licensing fees

• notification of a gaming machine permit in a licensed premises: £50
• notification of club gaming machine permit: £50

All premises fee for copy of licence £16.20

Fee to accompany notification of change of circumstances £40.20