Gambling licence

Here you will find out about licensing information regarding gambling and gaming.

This page provides information on gambling and gaming licences, and how to apply.

Premises type Application fee Annual fee
Regional casino £15,000 £15,000
New large casino £10,000 £10,000
New small casino £8,000 £5,000
Bingo club £3,500 £1,000
Adult gaming centres £2,000 £1,000
Tracks (on-course betting) £2,500 £1,000
Family entertainment centres £2,000 £750
Application fee - new operator Application fee - existing operator Annual renewal fee Fee for change of name Fee for copy of permit
£300 £100 £300 £25 £15
Here you will find information on licensing fees.

Comment on the Statement of Principles Policy.

Following the Licensing Committee on 26 October 2022 with regards to the review consultation on the Statement of Principles policy, we are now seeking views/comments from all consultees.

There are no proposed changes or amendments to be made to our current policy, as no key changes or issues have been identified, however you are invited to make any comments as you feel necessary for consideration of the Licensing Committee.

The Council seeks the views of any person or body likely to be affected by or has an interest in these matters and is seeking comments to the policy from 1 November 2022 to the 23 January 2023.

Click here to view the Statement of Principles

Should you wish to comment on the policy, please forward your comments by email to licensing01@northumberland.gov.uk or in writing to Licensing Manager, Housing and Public Protection Service, Stakeford Depot, East View, Stakeford, Northumberland, NE62 5TR no later than 12 noon on 23 January 2022.

Should you wish to discuss any of these matters, please contact Lyndsey Alderson at lyndsey.alderson@northumberland.gov.uk or Heather Gebbie at heather.gebbie@northumberland.gov.uk.