Licensing news
Civic Government Licensing Application Fees
From 1 July 2024 the fees for Civic Government Licensing applications will be increasing. Please see the links below for details of the new fees from this date:
Taxi and Private Hire Car Licensing
Public Entertainment Licensing
Other Civic Government Licensing
Sexual Entertainment Venue (SEV) Licence
Please note that as of 1 January 2023, all SEV's in The Highland Council area require a SEV licence to operate.
How to apply for a licence?
You can apply for a SEV licence by filling in the application form and submitting it to licensing@highland.gov.uk
Please ensure that you have read the SEV Policy Statement, Standard Conditions and Best Practice Guide prior to submitting your application.
How much does it cost for a licence?
An application for:
- the grant of a SEV licence is £559
- the renewal of a SEV licence is £559
- varying a SEV licence is £279
Who can object to a licence?
It is open to any member of a licence to make an objection or representation to a SEV licence application.
Prior to submitting an objection or representation - Read Annex E - Objections and Representation
Documentation
Annex A - Application Procedure and Consultee List
Annex B - Application form
Annex C - Notice of Display
Annex D - Certificate of Compliance
Annex E - Objections and Representations guidance
Annex F - Form of Waiver
Annex G - Occasional Use Exemption Letter
Annex H - Notice of advertisement style
Licensing of the public performance of a play
From 27 January 2021 a public entertainment licence will be required for the public performance of any play.