Licensing policies
Statement of Licensing Policy
The Licensing Policy aims to ensure a consistent approach for licensing within Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and promotes fairness, equal treatment and proportionality. It is updated and published every five years.
The policy is to help officers and members in reaching a decision on a particular application, setting out those matters that will normally be taken into account.
In addition the policy seeks to provide clarity for applicants and residents to enable them to understand the objectives being promoted and the matters that will be considered in granting licences. Find out more by downloading the policy below.
Gambling Act Statement
The Licensing Partnership is required by the Gambling Act to publish a statement of the principles which we propose to apply when exercising our functions, in relation to gambling licences. The statement must be published every three years.
Notice of intention to publish
A notice of intention to publish has been issued ahead of the publication of a new Gambling Act Statement for 2025 - 2028.
Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy
The Hackney Carriage and Private hire policy aims to ensure a consistent approach for the taxi and private hire trade within Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and promotes fairness, equal treatment and proportionality. It is updated and published every three years.
Sex Establishment
The Sex Establishment policy aims to ensure a consistent approach for licensing sex establishments within Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and promotes fairness, equal treatment and proportionality. It is updated and published every three years.
Film Classification Policy and Procedure
Films that are to be shown to a public audience must be given a classification rating. If you’re a film maker or promoter, you can apply to the following:
- British Board of Film Classification or
- The local authority for the area where the film is being shown
Applicants are advised to read the council’s policy below before submitting the application form.
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