Alcohol licensing

This document contains guidance from the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board on how to apply for a premises licence, provisional premises licence or personal licence. It explains what information you need to provide, such as layout plans, operating plans, fire safety checklists and certificates for planning, building standards and food hygiene. You'll also find details on application fees, rules for members' clubs, data protection and how to contact the Licensing Team for help with checking your application and plans before you submit them.

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This document contains an application form for a premises or provisional premises licence from the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board. It asks for details about the premises and applicant, previous licence applications and convictions, the premises’ description, and club rules where relevant. It also includes a declaration, a checklist of supporting documents, and information about data protection.

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This document contains a disabled access and facilities statement for premises licence and provisional premises licence applications to the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board. It asks applicants to describe access, facilities and other support for disabled people, such as ramps, accessible toilets, assistance dogs and large-print menus. It also includes a declaration, contact details and information about public data records.

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This document contains the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board’s operating plan form for alcohol licensing applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. It asks about on- and off-sales hours, seasonal opening, other activities, late-night trading, children’s access, premises capacity, manager details and the applicant’s declaration.

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This document contains a form for giving notice of an application for a premises licence under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. It records the applicant, premises, requested on-sale and off-sale hours, and proposed business activities, and explains how people can inspect the application and submit written objections or representations to the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board by the stated deadline.

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This document contains a form for confirming that a notice about an application for, or variation of, a premises licence has been displayed for at least 21 days. It records the applicant and premises details, display dates, and the applicant’s signature. It also explains what to do if the notice is removed, hidden or damaged, including replacing it and recording the steps taken.

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This document contains guidance and a form for making objections or representations about premises licence applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. It explains who can object, the permitted grounds, including licensing objectives, unsuitable premises and too many licensed premises in an area, and how to support or suggest changes to an application. It also outlines how the Licensing Board considers notices and provides contact details and space to give reasons, proposed conditions and other information.

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This document contains an application form to confirm a provisional premises licence under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. It asks for details of the premises, applicant and licence date, includes a declaration about changes to the licence, and lists the required documents, certificates, layout plans and application fees.

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This document contains the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board’s alcohol licensing policy for November 2023 to November 2028. It explains how the Board will assess and manage premises, personal and occasional licences, trading hours, objections, conditions and compliance. The policy aims to prevent crime and disorder, protect public safety and health, prevent nuisance, and protect children and young people from harm. It also includes meeting procedures, delegated powers and risk assessment guidance for temporary events.

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This document contains a fire safety checklist and guidance for permanent premises applying for a licence or licence variation in Scotland. It covers risk assessments, escape routes, doors, extinguishers, alarms, emergency lighting, fire action plans, staff training and record keeping. Applicants must fix any problems, sign the declaration and send the completed checklist to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, or their application may be delayed or challenged.

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This document contains a form from the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. It asks applicants to provide details of the premises, nearby land or buildings within 4 metres, and their occupiers and contact addresses, along with the applicant’s email address, telephone number and date.

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This document contains an application form to transfer a premises licence, with or without changes, under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. It asks for details of the premises, applicant, connected persons, previous convictions and premises manager, plus the applicant’s declaration. Fees are £150 or £200, depending on the type of application, and supporting documents may include an operating plan, layout plan and variation application.

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This document contains an application form for varying a premises or provisional premises licence under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. It asks for premises and applicant details, connected persons, previous convictions, the proposed variation and any premises manager details. It lists the fees for different changes, including amendments to conditions, operating plans, layout plans, opening hours, capacity, children’s access, music and management arrangements. A checklist covers supporting documents, fees and data protection.

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This document contains a notice template for applying to vary a premises licence under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. It includes spaces for applicant and premises details, current and proposed licensing hours, and a summary of the changes. It also explains where to inspect further information and how to submit objections or representations by the stated deadline.

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This document contains guidance and a form for objecting to, or commenting on, applications to vary premises licences under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. It explains the legal grounds for objections, including licensing concerns, unsuitable premises and too many licensed premises in an area, as well as how to support an application or suggest changes and conditions. The form collects personal and premises details, objections or representations, and a signature and date.

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This document contains the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board’s application form for a temporary premises licence under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. It asks for details of the premises and applicant, previous licence refusals or convictions, a description of the premises, and information for members’ clubs. The form also includes a declaration, required operating and layout plans, data protection information, and a checklist for the Licensing Board.

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This document contains an application form for the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board to request longer licensed hours for a special event. It asks for details of the premises, licence holder, event, activities, dates, alcohol sales, requested hours and arrangements for children or young people. The applicant must be the licence holder, pay a £10 fee and sign a declaration. Extensions can last for no more than one month, and the information may be placed on a public electronic register.

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This document contains an equality monitoring form from the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board. It asks about age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship status, ethnic group, religion, and long-term health conditions or disabilities. Responses are anonymous, stored separately from other personal information, and voluntary.

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This document contains guidance from Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board on age checks for alcohol sales. It includes a sample staff policy requiring proof of age from anyone who appears under 25, lists acceptable identity documents, and says sales must be refused if no valid or genuine document is shown. It also explains possible penalties for selling alcohol to under-18s and provides example signage for licensed premises.

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This document contains details of 155 occasional licences issued by the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board from 1 January 2026. It lists each licence holder, premises, dates, alcohol sale times and event type. Events include weddings, concerts, festivals, sporting competitions, community gatherings, food and drink sales, and licensed bars.

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This document contains a list of occasional licences granted by the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board starting from 1 January 2025. It details the licence numbers, premises addresses, licence holders, effective dates, permitted alcohol sale times and the nature of events for various community gatherings, festivals and celebrations across Orkney.

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This document contains a list of occasional licenses issued by the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board, starting from 1 January 2024. It details information for each license, including the licence number, the address of the premises, the name of the licence holder, the period the licence has effect, the times alcohol can be sold, and the nature of the event. The listed events range from local community dances and wedding receptions to shows, festivals, and sports competitions held across various venues in Orkney.

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This document contains a list of occasional licences granted by the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board starting from 1 January 2023. It details the licence numbers, premises addresses, licence holders, effective dates, alcohol sale times, and the nature of events, which include community gatherings, weddings, concerts, festivals, and fundraisers.

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This document contains a list of occasional alcohol licences issued by the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board starting from 1 January 2022. It details the licence numbers, addresses of the premises, names of the licence holders, dates the licences are valid, times when alcohol can be sold, and the nature of the events, which include weddings, community shows, concerts, and fundraisers.

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This document contains a list of occasional licences issued by the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board starting from 1 January 2021. It details licence numbers, premises addresses, licence holders, effective dates, times when alcohol is sold, and the nature of each event, such as outdoor drinking areas to help businesses reopen after Covid-19, weddings, concerts, and community markets.

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This document contains a list of occasional alcohol licences issued by the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board starting from 1 January 2020. It details 99 licences, including the licence number, premises address, licence holder, valid dates, permitted alcohol sale times, and the nature of each event or purpose, such as community gatherings, festivals, and outdoor drinking areas set up to help businesses reopen during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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This document contains a list of occasional licences issued by the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board from 1 January 2019 onwards. It details 209 entries, including the licence number, the address of the premises, the name of the licenceholder, the period the licence has effect, the times alcohol can be sold, and the nature of the event. The listed events range from weddings and community dances to agricultural shows, concerts, quizzes and festive celebrations across various locations in Orkney.

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This document contains a list of occasional licences granted by the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board starting from 1 January 2018. It details various events held across different venues in Orkney, including licence numbers, premises addresses, licenceholders, dates, times when alcohol is sold, and the nature of each event such as wedding receptions, community dances, fundraisers and agricultural shows.

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This document contains the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board’s 204 occasional licences issued from 1 January 2017. It lists each venue, licence holder, event date, permitted alcohol sales times and event type. Events include weddings, dances, concerts, fundraisers, agricultural shows, sports events, tastings and private parties across Orkney. The register also notes cancelled and withdrawn applications, with some licences extending into 2018.

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This document contains a list of occasional licenses issued by the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board from 1 January 2016. It details the licence numbers, premises addresses, licenceholders, dates, times when alcohol can be sold, and the nature of each event, such as wedding receptions, community dances, and local festivals.

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